JUST IN: Michigan Basketball Signee Seeks To Reopen Recruitment

It looks like Juwan Howard and the Michigan Wolverines are about to lose one of their top signees in the 2023 class.

Although head coach Juwan Howard has been active in the transfer portal to supplement his roster heading into 2023, it looks like the Wolverines are about to lose one of their top signees in the 2023 class. 

On Tuesday, Joe Tipton of On3 reported that the four-star center was seeking to be released from his national letter of intent and would seek to reopen his recruitment. 

NEWS: 4⭐️ Michigan signee Papa Kante tells me he has requested a release from his National Letter of Intent and will reopen his recruitment.

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— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 18, 2023

Moving to the U.S. in 2019, Kante has been a force at the South Kent Prep School in Kent, Conn. As a junior, he earned All-New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Class AAA honorable mention honors after averaging 15.2 points and helping the Cardinals reach the semifinal of the NESPAC playoffs. Throughout his South Kent career, Kante has 19 games with 10+ points and four games of 20+ points, while tallying six games with 15+ rebounds.

Shortly after his signing, Howard indicated that he believed Kante could make an immediate impact. 

"We are looking forward to bringing Papa into the fold," added Howard. "He has size, broad shoulders and the ideal frame that could have an impact right away. He is a strong rebounder and loves to block shots. As he continues to add strength and works on all the little details, his offensive game will grow. Coach (Raphael) Chillious runs a great program and is well known for developing his players for that next step."