Top-20 recruit Khani Rooths commits to Michigan

Khani Rooths, the No. 19 overall prospect in the 2024 On3 Top-150 Player Rankings, is headed to Michigan.

The 6-foot-8 four-star small forward of IMG Academy (Fla.) ultimately chose the Wolverines over Georgia and Florida State. He also received offers from Maryland, Miami, Mississippi State, and Virginia Tech.

Rooths, a Washington, D.C. native, discussed his commitment to Michigan with On3.

“I chose Michigan because it was a place where I felt I could grow as a man, not only a basketball player. I’ll be in the hands of men who will keep me accountable. Not just only on the coaching staff, but I also met people that work with the basketball players too and they help you be professionals off the court. I had never experienced that before.

“(Michigan) is also a place where it would get me to where I needed to be, going to the next level. Coach Juwan (Howard) says all his players say he’s another father figure to them and I see that. My mom saw it also and I felt it was the perfect place for me.”

What type of player is Michigan getting in Rooths? + a message he has for the fans

Khani breaks down his game for U-M fans.

“I would say I have a do-it-all type of game. I’m a mismatch player. I can do it on the post, do it on the perimeter. I defend one through five. I’m just a versatile guy that does what needs to be done to get the win. I’m not selfish at all and I know how to take the big game shots.”

Rooths also has a message for the Michigan faithful.

“I’m coming ready to play and I’m bringing the energy. I’m ready to work. I’m trying to do big things in college and I plan on doing it at Michigan, so be ready.”

Scouting Report

“Khani Rooths has a great frame and great length with real positional size (measured 6-foot-8, or so). The ball skills are developing; however, he is getting more confident with the ball in his hands. His mid-post/mid-range game is getting more dangerous. He will knock down some spot threes, and he can get downhill off the bounce. Defensively, Rooths is really intriguing. He can slide his feet with guards at the point of attack, disrupt the passing lanes, and he has the length and size to switch down to guard forwards. As you project Rooths forward, the archetype and physical tools are clear. There is an upward trajectory that he has continued to take over the past 12 or so months.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw