Max Bielfeldt picks Michigan

[tornado]

as expected

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1058978.html

"Bielfeldt made the decision during a press conference at his high school.
With hats from the two schools in front of him, Bielfeldt reached for the Maize and Blue hat.

“It was a tough decision,” said Bielfeldt. “In the end I decided that I want to attend the University of Michigan.”"


Congrats to Max & I hope he has a tremendous career

[TheGuy]

It was a tough decision.......

I think that decision was made pretty easy after Sammy accepted the Illini's last scholarship.

I am no illini fan, but I gotta say, I am not a big fan of kids putting multiple team hats in front of them when they sign their LOI's and pick one as if it were some last second decision.

[tornado]

but it is hard to get the press interested and show up at your press conference unless you put on a show and throw in some drama

[TylerDurden]

It was a tough decision.......

I think that decision was made pretty easy after Sammy accepted the Illini's last scholarship.

I am no illini fan, but I gotta say, I am not a big fan of kids putting multiple team hats in front of them when they sign their LOI's and pick one as if it were some last second decision.

I'm not a big fan of HS kids holding press conferences to announce that they're playing basketball/football/whatever at school X.

I don't like it for stars and I definitely don't like it for role players.

[tornado]

but the kids probably feel it is one of the most exciting and important days of their lives...so I'd give 'em a pass even if they do something silly

[Beninator]

Nice to see Max make a decision. Congrats to him and his family.

[AZ BU Fan]

If I got offered a scholarship to play FB or BB at a Major School, I know I'd throw a press conference to announce my choice....as long as all schools offering knew my decision prior to announcing. It is a big deal for the student athlete and his family. With all the external pressures on the kids and their families to make a decision, celebrate and have some fun with it. Once they arrive at college, the business of college basketball begins as does trying to remain a full time student.

[Beninator]

If I got offered a scholarship to play FB or BB at a Major School, I know I'd throw a press conference to announce my choice....as long as all schools offering knew my decision prior to announcing. It is a big deal for the student athlete and his family. With all the external pressures on the kids and their families to make a decision, celebrate and have some fun with it. Once they arrive at college, the business of college basketball begins as does trying to remain a full time student.

+1 Always nice to celebrate big occasions in one's life!

[45otseoj]

I am not a big fan of kids putting multiple team hats in front of them when they sign their LOI's and pick one as if it were some last second decision.

Not sure if this makes any difference in your opinion, but Max didn't sign a LOI today. Spring signing period doesn't start until April.

[bigdaddystuck]

but the kids probably feel it is one of the most exciting and important days of their lives...so I'd give 'em a pass even if they do something silly

Agree, I have no problem with this. Good luck at Michigan, my 2nd favorite team!!!

[Canton BU fan]

Maybe he'll pull a John Wilkins and still end up at BU.

[Da Coach]

Here is an interesting slant on the Max Bielfeldt story-

When the Chicago Tribune first reported that Max had committed to Michigan over Illinois, their headline read-
Illini benefactors' son chooses Michigan instead of Illinois

http://www.topix.com/ncaa/illinois/2011/03/basketball-illini-benefactors-son-chooses-michigan-instead

But they must have gotten some complaint, because shortly after posting the story, they changed the title, and it now appears as-
Peoria's Bielfeldt chooses Michigan over Illinois

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/cbsports-bielfeldt-chooses-michigan-over-illinois-20110325,0,900951.story

Personally, I think the original title is really poorly thought out, and rather insulting. It somehow suggests the kid should have considered his grandparent's donations to Illinois in making his decision which college to attend. For the record, every report has said that Illinois did not have any more scholarships to offer Bieldfeldt after Sam Maniscalco transferred.

[real fan]

Not sure if we would have had a chance at him had we gotten a new coach by now but the thing I do know is we will be losing out on a lot of other opportunities if we don"t get someone soon as we need to be out recruiting players before the rest of the good ones that are left get taken.

[tornado]

..
When the Chicago Tribune first reported that Max had committed to Michigan over Illinois, their headline read-
Illini benefactors' son chooses Michigan instead of Illinois

Max is the grandson , not son, of the big Illinois benefactors Gary & Carlotta Bielfeldt.. they should do their homework

[tornado]

Some breaking news this week that will affect Max Bielfeldt...

The TOP RANKED unsigned player in the nation is Mitch McGary - a 5-STAR,
Top 5 ranked player in every rankings - and he's a similar low post player as
Max is....but ranked much higher....

McGary is now down to Michigan and Duke and will announce probably this week...

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=75&f=1043&t=8185150