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Michigan lands former Kentucky guard Matthews

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LEXINGTON, KY - FEBRUARY 09: Charles Matthews #4 of the Kentucky Wildcats dribbles the ball in the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena on February 9, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Having already received a commitment from four-star Class of 2017 shooting guard Jordan Poole, Michigan has added another perimeter prospect who could potentially help them on the court in 2017. NBC Sports confirmed Monday night that former Kentucky guard Charles Matthews has decided to transfer to Michigan. News of Matthews’ decision was first reported by ESPN.com.

Matthews, a Chicago native who played sparingly in his lone season at Kentucky, will have three seasons of eligibility after he sits out the 2016-17 campaign.

Matthews can spend the upcoming season enhancing his skill set while learning John Beilein’s offensive system, and he’ll do so practicing against upperclassmen such as rising senior Zak Irvin and rising junior Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rakhman. Matthews, who adds length and athleticism on the wing for Michigan, played just over ten minutes per game as a freshman last season.

With Kentucky bringing in another loaded recruiting class that included guards De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk, as well as the return of Isaiah Briscoe, Matthews was facing another tough fight for minutes had he remained in Lexington for another season.

Before picking Michigan Matthews was also considering Xavier as a possible destination, and he visited both campuses this month.