Patience. It’s not a word commonly associated with college basketball recruiting. In the era of spontaneous offers and commitments, few recruits take all factors into consideration when evaluating a college program.
Brent Hibbitts took an opposite route.
The 6’7″ Hudsonville forward committed to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor as a preferred walk-on, ending a long college recruiting process which took longer than usual.
“It feels amazing,” Hibbitts said of the opportunity to play at U of M. “To be recruited is a blessing, but it’s good to finally have it over with. On top of that I get to attend my dream school. It doesn’t get much better than that.”
Hibbitts took a visit recently before committing. After contemplating various mid-major division one scholarship offers, Brent decided to look for aspects of programs not solely confined to the hardwood.
“I just wanted to take my time and when I found the school for me,” added Hibbitts. “You can’t beat Michigan academically, and all of the coaches and players are first-class guys. It is just an all-around great place.”
Hibbits still can play on the hardwood. With averages of 17 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks per-game during his senior season.
Brent joins 6’10” German prospect Moritz Wagner as the second member of the Wolverine’s 2015 recruiting class.
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