BREAKING: Hunter Dickinson announces commitment date and sends message to Michigan basketball fans

In a surprising move last month, Michigan basketball star Hunter Dickinson announced his decision to enter his name into the college basketball transfer portal. Earlier today, the former Michigan Wolverine released a new statement addressed to his fans and explained that he will be announcing his 2023-24 destination on Thursday, May 4th — we officially have a commitment date set.

Hunter Dickinson sends a message to the fans, sets his commitment date

Tonight is an important night for Michigan basketball fans as they may witness Hunter Dickinson bidding his final goodbyes to the Wolverine Nation. However, a recent message from Dickinson has left his fans wondering about his intentions, though they will not have to wait long, as Hunter Dickinson is set to announce his commitment on Thursday, May 4th.

“The initial decision for me to enter the transfer portal was the hardest I’ve ever had to make,” Hunter Dickinson said in his announcement. “The thought of potentially leaving the place I love and called home for 3 years, was and is extraordinarily difficult to process. After conversations with my family and a lot of time in thought, I realized entering the transfer portal was the best decision for myself and my future.

“I’ve grown and learned so much in my 3 years at Michigan, and if I could do it all over again out of high school there is no doubt in my mind I would make the same choice. That being said, it’s time for me to move on. Before I announce tomorrow here I will be attending next year. I wanted to take the time to say thank you. Thank you to the coaching staff who believed in me and made me the player I am today. To all the players I’ve played with during my time at Michigan, I know without you guys I could’ve never become the player I am today and accomplish what we accomplished. And lastly, to the fans, you guys showed me so much love in my 3 years [at Michigan]. I really felt like a part of the community and like Ann Arbor was my second home. Thank you.

“No matter where I decide to go, after I get my degree in the summer I will always think of myself as a Michigan Man. I know the decision to transfer came as a shock, and I hope that with time you can come to understand why I chose to do it.”

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— Hunter Dickinson (@H_Dickinson24) May 4, 2023

Potential loss of Hunter Dickinson is a crucial turning point for the Michigan Wolverines

The sudden departure of Hunter Dickinson to the portal came as a complete shock to Michigan basketball fans. With the 2023-24 season being a crucial one for Juwan Howard and his program, this loss could potentially be a significant turning point, for better or for worse. Tomorrow, Hunter’s commitment date, we will know a lot more about how next year’s roster is going to look.

In the 2022-2023 season, Hunter Dickinson led the Michigan Wolverines in both points and rebounds per game, averaging 18.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game respectively. He also demonstrated his defensive prowess by leading the team in blocks with an average of 1.8 per game.

Over his three-year career with Michigan, Dickinson tallied impressive statistics, recording 1,617 points, 787 rebounds, 148 assists, and 149 blocks. His consistent performance throughout his time wearing the maize and blue cemented his place as one of the Wolverines’ top players in recent history.

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