Dusty May, since assuming the role of head coach for the Michigan Wolverines, has been actively engaged in the transfer portal. While he’s yet to secure a marquee player who could significantly impact the program’s trajectory early on, there are several prospects he’s reached out to who could bring substantial change to Ann Arbor.
Following former five-star recruit and SEC All-Freshman guard Aden Holloway’s entry into the transfer portal on Tuesday, May and his coaching staff wasted no time in reaching out to him, as reported by Davis Moseley of 247Sports.
Standing at 6 feet 1 inch, Holloway was once regarded as one of the top shooters in his recruiting class, earning him a rank as the 18th best player in the country.
However, he faced struggles during his freshman season at Auburn, with shooting percentages of only 25 percent from the field and 20 percent from beyond the arc in the Tigers’ initial 13 conference games. Despite this, he managed to average 7.3 points, 2.7 assists, and 1.5 rebounds, contributing to Auburn’s SEC Tournament victory.
Midway through the season, Auburn’s coach moved Holloway to the bench, but he later regained his place in the starting lineup. Over the final nine games of the season, Holloway displayed improvement, shooting 37.5 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range. Despite earlier struggles, his true shooting percentage stood at 45.4 percent, indicating a proficiency in taking efficient shots, albeit with less success in their conversion.
Holloway’s defensive prowess throughout the season, coupled with a solid assist-to-turnover ratio of 94 assists to just 31 turnovers, earned him a spot on the SEC All-Freshman team. This suggests that he still has the potential to be a formidable performer in college basketball, particularly if he can regain his shooting form.
Notably, Holloway has prior connections to Michigan, having been recruited by the Wolverines out of high school. His family ties to the university further strengthen the bond, with his grandfather Dave Raimey having been a prominent college football player in Ann Arbor, leading the team’s scoring as a halfback for three consecutive years from 1960 to 1962. Additionally, his sister, Mila Holloway, a highly regarded high school senior and four-star recruit, has committed to playing for the Michigan women’s basketball team.
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