Michigan’s new era under Mike Boynton Jr. got an early boost on Wednesday when the Wolverines picked up their first high school commitment under their new head coach: Lucai Anderson.
That’s a notable start for Boynton, who stepped into the job after Dusty May left for the NBA to take over as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Boynton had been May’s top assistant during Michigan’s championship run, and the promotion kept him inside the program when the Wolverines went searching for their next leader. Now, with the pressure on to keep Michigan basketball moving forward, landing an early commitment is a welcome development.
Anderson comes with plenty of upside on paper. 247Sports lists him as the No. 7 shooting guard in the 2027 class and a top 100 player overall, making him a significant add for Michigan’s future.
At 6-foot-5 and 190 pounds, Anderson brings length, athleticism and versatility. He’s a left-handed driver who can attack the rim and also shows real feel as a passer.
The 247Sports scouting report calls him a “streaky, high-volume shooter.” In eight 3SSB games, he hit just 21 percent of his three-point attempts and 67 percent of his free throws, but that picture looked better when he played for the Germany U18 national team at the European Championships, where his three-point shooting rose to 34 percent.
The appeal here is clear: Anderson is a playmaker with tools that jump off the page, even if he’s still a work in progress. Michigan is betting on the skill set and the room to grow. USC, Georgia Tech and UCF were also in the mix for his commitment.
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