Standing 4th in Impressive NCAA Stat, Who’s 22YO Hunter Dickinson?

After three years at Michigan, Hunter Dickinson surprised everyone this year with his transfer to the Kansas Jayhawks. Fans reminisced about the day when Hunter had found a mentor in the Michigan head coach Juwan Howard. His game was never the same after that.

Hunter was unparalleled during his stint at Michigan. He was named in the All-Big Ten 1st team by the media and made history as the fourth Big Ten player to average 18 points and 9 rebounds, while also making 20 three-pointers in a season. What other incredible feats has he achieved along the way?

Hunter from Beginning

Hunter Dickinson did his schooling at the DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. In his second year, the Virginia native guided his team to the WCAC championship win, marking their first since 2011. Following his astounding performance, Dickinson was named to the First Team All-WCAC. 

Being a consensus four-star recruit, Dickinson eventually opted to ply his trade for the Michigan Wolverines over offers from Notre Dame, Florida State and Duke. The 7’ 2” basketballer was attracted to the Michigan’s strength and conditioning program and believed that their head coach Juwan Howard would be the best fit for him in the role of a mentor.

Dickinson’s hard work bore fruition when he pocketed 11 points with 8 rebounds during his debut against the Bowling Green. He fired 73.3% shots from the floor, helping his team emerge victorious against the Ball State and Central Florida. Dickinson was also named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week when he recorded his maiden double-double at the college level. 

He carried his on-song performance by winning another Big Ten Freshman of the Week. Dickinson went on piling personal best figures and winning more accolades along the way. Though only a freshman, Dickinson’s barrage of double-doubles impelled him to become a significant part of the Wolverines. He accumulated more Freshman of the Week awards and was also made it to the All-Freshman team.

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Dickinson upped his ante during his sophomore year as he averaged a whopping 18.6 points with 8.6 rebounds per contest and 2.3 assists per match. He was named to the Second Team, All-Big Ten by the coach and the media along with the All-Defensive Team.

“People hating on me”: Move from Michigan

Dickinson proved to be vital player for the Michigan in his junior season, recording a game high of 22 points and 12 rebounds in a blowout victory against the Purdue Fort Wayne. The 22-year-old reached the milestone of 1,000 career points, becoming the 57th Wolverine to do so. The sturdy center managed a buzzer-beating three-pointer in a match against Wisconsin that his team ultimately won by a margin of 8 points. Thus, Dickinson also displayed his ability to perform in clutch moments.  

However in a surprising turn of events, Dickinson chose to commit to the Kansas Jayhawks in May taking cognizance of the lower money he was getting at the Michigan. “The people hating on me would leave their job right now for a $10,000 increase,” Dickinson stated as per Roundball podcast. “At Michigan, I got less than six figures. I got less than six figures at Michigan for the year.” 

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His transfer would definitely help the Jayhawks perform better in the NCAA as well as assist Dickinson in raking up more money. Perhaps money will be another motivating factor for him to perform better.