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Jon Teske gets emotional offering thanks on senior night, after Michigans 82-58 win over Nebraska, March 5, 2020 at Crisler Center.
Detroit Free Press
As a junior, he helped lead Grand Rapids Christian to a 20-2 record prior to the season ended too soon due to the coronavirus pandemic. Bufkin averaged 22 points, five rebounds and 4 assists.
He reported an offer from the Wolverines on April 24, becoming the 3rd in-state possibility in the 2021 class to get a tender from U-M along with Farmingtons Jaden Akins and Detroit Douglass Pierre Brooks (who is committed to Michigan State)..
Bufkin is the 3rd prospect to join Michigans 2021 class, along with Tschetter and four-star wing Isaiah Barnes, who devoted June 24. He is the first in-state hire Juwan Howard has landed considering that he took control of as head coach in May 2019..
Kobe Bufkin and his family pose for a picture with Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard. ( Photo: Kobe Bufkin).
With Bufkins dedication, the Wolverines are presently forecasted to have 2 open scholarships for the 2021-22 season, presuming no more attrition. The recruiting class could be among the largest Michigan has actually checked in the past decade.
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I thank God for the abilities, talents and true blessings – I cherish them! Thank you to my family n friends All my Coaches Trainers and Mentors Thank you to all my many colleagues/ brothers and basketball moms n [email protected]/RNMdwQBS8x— Kobe Bufkin (@kb33zy_04) July 10, 2020
Listed at 6-foot-4, 175 pounds, Bufkin is ranked as the No. 78 total prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings..
His last five schools– revealed Tuesday– also consisted of DePaul, LSU, Michigan State and Ohio State. Bufkin likewise held deals from Missouri, Northwestern and TCU, according to 247Sports..
Michigan basketball simply included another recruit to the 2021 class.
Grand Rapids Christian guard Kobe Bufkin, a four-star prospect, revealed his dedication to the Wolverines on Friday, ending up being the 2nd prospect to pick U-M today after three-star forward Will Tschetter openly committed Monday.
