In an exciting development for Michigan basketball, highly touted forward Khani Rooths has committed to the Wolverines, making him the latest addition to their 2024 recruiting class. The news of Rooths' commitment was confirmed by On3's No. 19 overall recruit in the 2024 class.

Rooths, currently playing at IMG Academy, had been considering Michigan alongside Georgia and Florida State, as he narrowed down his options earlier this month. Ultimately, Rooths chose to join the Wolverines after they extended an offer to him in the spring.

Ranked as the 25th-best player in his class according to the 247Sports composite, Rooths brings immense talent and potential to the Michigan squad. While he is primarily categorized as a wing, Rooths is ranked as the fifth-best power forward and the fifth-best recruit from the state of Florida.

Notably, Rooths is the third commitment from the prestigious IMG Academy to Michigan during head coach Juwan Howard's tenure. He follows in the footsteps of Moussa Diabate and Jett Howard, displaying the strong relationship between the program and the renowned high school.

Among Michigan's notable recruiting classes, Rooths is the third-highest ranked recruit in the Juwan Howard era, just behind five-stars Caleb Houstan and Moussa Diabate. As the highest-rated recruit in the 2024 class for the Wolverines, his commitment bolsters an already promising roster.

Standing at an impressive 6-foot-8, Rooths possesses the skills and potential to potentially pursue a career in the NBA. His ability to drive past defenders, utilize his length for effective rim finishes, and showcase solid three-point shooting make him a versatile player on the court.

While Rooths has some areas for improvement, such as holding the ball higher to avoid blocks, his overall game demonstrates tremendous potential. With his ability to stop on a dime and pull-up in the midrange, as well as his aptitude for challenging multiple defenders in transition, Rooths exhibits guard-like skills for his size.

The acquisition of Khani Rooths is a significant victory for the Wolverines, particularly following their 2023 recruiting class, which only consisted of one player. Despite criticism surrounding their performance in close games last season, head coach Juwan Howard and his staff have once again demonstrated their prowess as skilled recruiters, consistently attracting NBA-caliber prospects.

Michigan fans can expect Maize n Brew to closely follow Rooths' high school career, providing the latest updates on his progress. As the Wolverines continue to assemble a talented recruiting class, anticipation builds for the impact these young athletes will make on the court.