Justin Pippen is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the entire 2024 recruiting class, and after taking an official visit to Michigan Basketball this weekend, the Wolverines are the frontrunners to make his commitment a reality. I feel that it is.
News: I put a crystal ball #Michigan Acquire 2024 four-star guard Justin Pippen.
Scottie Pippen's son Justin just finished his stay in Ann Arbor. There's a growing feeling he might end up there eventually. https://t.co/Js0LwNwAEN pic.twitter.com/nAXpOPiKs2
— Davis Moseley (@DavisMoseley) April 15, 2024
with myself @Kelly_Quinlan FutureCast's predictions favor Michigan's Justin Pippen.
I was on campus this weekend.
Details: https://t.co/PGxlkDGi2S
— Josh Henschke (@JoshHenschke) April 15, 2024
According to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, Pippen is ranked outside the top 100, but just barely. In fact, he is ranked 103rd overall in his On3 industry rankings. He ranks him 62nd overall according to 247 sports evaluators.
The 6-foot-3 combo guard from California gained some height entering last season and his game really took off. Georgia Tech seemed to be the favorite, but he picked up the crystal ball in March. Texas A&M and Stanford will also be offered in February.
But last week, news broke that Michigan State basketball was participating. The Wolverines locked down Pippen's visit this weekend, the same weekend as a mass transfer, and now Michigan State basketball feels like the clear favorite to win.
On3.com national recruiting analyst Jamie Shaw has an expert prediction that Pippen will commit to Michigan basketball. Michigan State basketball official Davis Moseley followed suit. Rivals Network also predicted that Pippen would be hired at UM.
Pippen is ranked No. 138 overall in 247Sports' 2024 composite rankings, but is a top-10 combo guard according to 247Sports. He is also a solid 3-point shooter who can attack the bucket. Like his father, he is also an excellent athlete.
Pippen would be a great fit in Maye's system. He can score, he can facilitate, he can shoot, he can defend. He also has the potential to make an early impact and be important for at least the next couple of seasons. That's the dream of college basketball.
