When a player commits to a school, it's common to think about what that individual can be

at the peak of their power, when they realize every bit of potential that they have in the sport.

However, we all know that in order to sort of those heights, the player needs to get enough

time on the floor. Well, what happens when that's not necessarily guaranteed, especially

early in a career? Will Cheddar is one of the many great examples for Michigan men's basketball

and its top-ranked freshman class. Cheddar is a fascinating prospect who scored a ton, flashed so

much potential as a high schooler. But as we all know, Cheddar and every Michigan freshman,

for that matter,

is guaranteed nothing at this point. This is a Michigan team that returned several Kekogs from an elite eight team a year ago, plus, again, the top-ranked recruiting class in the

country. A few weeks back, Phil Martelli compared Cheddar to Terrence Williams the second in one

important area. He used the same sentence for both

young men. They affect winning. Williams High School film showcased a player who could absolutely

become a big time player at Michigan and within the Big Ten. Yet, he had to play a certain role

last season, one that was not guaranteed from game to game.

Williams posted some outstanding efforts.

He also had some DNPs, but he ultimately affected winning.

We're months from knowing what Cheddar's role or Williams' role or any of the other

freshman's role will truly be for this season's Wolverines, but everyone around this program

feels that Cheddar belongs.

When will that show up in games?

How will that show up in games?

Again, we don't know yet.

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