Michigan HS grads going D1 (post covid):
2025: 17
2024: 16
2023: 13
2022: 9
In Michigan, the numbers don't support the narrative that high school basketball players have to go leave to go D1.
Michigan averaged near 17 high school grads going D1 pre-COVID.
Phil Jackson on the importance of controlling your mind while you play
“As much as we pump iron and we run to build our strength up, we need to build our mental strength up.”
This is underrated when it comes to being great. Can’t be elite if you are an emotional rollercoaster
I shared this with our team today because this is exactly what we want our culture to be, including having a kind heart. Everything that @Dame_Lillard says is who we strive to be.
We will not tolerate elitism or thinking you’re better than others because you’re at UK.