![]() “Bufkin has a quick first step to attack the rim and an equally abrupt step-back jumper from the perimeter that leaves defenders spinning. “The lefty guard has built quite the arsenal of offensive moves to carry with him to the next level,” Ian Mumm of Busting Brackets stated in his article on Kobe. Here’s another one from a partner site within FanSided. “Either way, he’s a combo guard who can handle, get to the bucket and shoot, which are all things Michigan basketball needs in the backcourt for the 2021-22 season.” “Bufkin is a lanky wing that’s listed by 247 sports as 6-foot-4, however, there are indications he’s now 6-foot-6,” Chris Peterson wrote. He competes and wants to get better.”īufkin was scouted by one of GBMWolverines writers. He’s growing and at the end of the day, he’s still a young player and he’s got a lot to learn, but he’s willing to do the work and that’s what I love about him. You got to be a leader and lead our team. Off the court, we talk a lot about leadership. He works on his game relentlessly and I think that is what has helped him become the player that he is. “On the court, he is a sponge,” Bufkin’s high school coach, Eric Taylor, said. For Grand Rapids Christian, he averaged 22 points, five rebounds, and four assists. ![]() On a few possessions Bufkin took the bump, held his balance in the air and connected on floaters/layups while making it look relatively easy.īufkin does make his shots look relatively easy and he sank a lot of them on his way to being named to the Detroit News DII All-State First Team. For a prospect that isn’t yet filled out, Kobe’s ability to absorb contact, maintain body control and convert contested layups was impressive. Bufkin continued to show advanced perimeter footwork for an underclassmen, using jab steps to create space before blowing by his defender on straight line drives that resulted in layups on several occasions. Defensively he was nothing short of superb, beating offensive players to the spot and then blocking shots where his wingspan was very evident. Kobe did a great job utilizing his length, navigating his way through traffic after receiving the high ballscreen before finishing over bigger defenders at the rim. And while he’s not always the fastest player, he’s innovative, confident, and determined to score each time down the court. While he’s not going to stroke them from deep every time, he’s accurate enough to stretch the defense. 3 in-state from Grand Rapids Christian, can play the one, two, or three on Howard’s squad as a tall, 6-foot-4ish scoring guard that has a high basketball IQ, well-timed distribution, and excellent shot-making abilities at all three levels. Kobe, the 15th best shooting guard and No. Bufkin’s family loved watching the Fab Five and are big fans of the Wolverines new coach Juwan Howard, and that fandom was implanted in Kobe. Not Michigan State’s, not Ohio State’s, not LSU’s, and not Depaul’s, his other four finalists, Kobe Bufkin is supposed to join the Wolverines. On Friday, the 78th best basketball player for the 2021 class according to the 247 composite rankings, will announce his college decision and all of the predictions are in the Wolverines favor. Here’s what the scouts are saying about him.Īlmost all the writers, analysts, and whatever else they call themselves at 247 sports and at Rivals expect Kobe Bufkin to commit to Michigan basketball on Friday. Michigan basketball might add another member to its 2021 class if Kobe Bufkin picks the Wolverines over his other suitors. By Matthew Helmkamp 2 years ago Follow Tweet
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