Charles Mathews Is Coming Back: What Does This Mean for Michigan Basketball?
A lot. A whole helluva lot. Combined with Zavier Simpson, the return of Charles Mathews gives the Wolverines one of the best returning pair of defenders in the Big Ten. It also gives them a viable scorer that was second on the team (13pt/gm) behind Mo' Wagner. And if the former Kentucky transfer can improve his footwork and tighten up his free-throw shooting, he should be in the conversation for an All-BIG selection at the end of the season. At the very least, Mathews' return gives the roster much better depth and versatility across the board. That is something that cannot be overlooked, and it won't. There will be a lot of expectations on this team to perform at a high level after back to back conference titles and a run to the NCAA Tournament Final. All of which will be well deserved, particularly when you include a top 15 incoming class of recruits to boot. Defensively, this should be one of Beilein's best teams ever. Simpson can lock down most opposing teams