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Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard gets first 5-star recruit

By Alex Butler

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- New Michigan men's basketball coach Juwan Howard has secured his first five-star recruit with forward Isaiah Todd committing to play for the Wolverines in 2020.

The 6-foot-10 Word of God Academy (N.C.) star announced his decision to play at Michigan Thursday. Todd chose Michigan over Kansas. He is the first five-star player to commit to the Wolverines since Glenn Robinson III in 2012.

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Todd citied Howard as the main reason he chose the Wolverines. He said he remained in contact with Howard since he was offered a scholarship at Michigan in July. Michigan hired Howard in May. The former NBA All-Star was a star for the Wolverines from 1991 through 1993.

"I'm excited to be a part of what Coach Howard is building at Michigan," Todd told USA Today. "He played in the league and played my position, and I know that I can learn a lot from him. Big things are coming at Michigan."

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Todd averaged 18.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game this summer in the Nike EYBL circuit. He is the top power forward -- and No. 7 player overall -- in the 2020 ESPN 100 recruit rankings. Todd is the No. 14 overall player -- and top power forward -- in 247 Sports' 2020 recruit rankings.

Montverde Academy star Zeb Jackson is also committed to play for the Wolverines in 2020. The Wolverines take on Saginaw Valley State at 7 p.m. EDT Nov. 1 in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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