Mike Boynton and the Michigan Wolverines are intensifying their pursuit of 2028 five-star center Dylan Betts, who is slated to make an unofficial visit to Ann Arbor the weekend of September 12. The trip marks a key stop on a recruiting swing that also includes stops at Illinois, North Carolina and Alabama, each scheduled for later in the month.
A Towering Presence with a Familiar Legacy
Standing 7‑foot‑3 and weighing 230 pounds, Betts towers over most of his peers, echoing the size of former Wolverine Aday Mara while carrying a distinct skill set. His physical frame, combined with a 51.2 percent field‑goal rate, makes him a formidable presence on both ends of the floor.
Betts honed his game at IMG Academy in Florida before returning to his Colorado roots in Englewood, where he first drew attention for his shot‑blocking and rebounding prowess. The Betts family is steeped in basketball tradition; his sisters Sienna and Lauren have each earned national acclaim, with Lauren recently drafted fourth overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Their father, Andy Betts, a 7‑foot‑1 former Long Beach State standout, was selected by the Charlotte Hornets after a successful college career.
Rising Stock on the EYBL Circuit
This summer, Betts has been a regular on Nike’s EYBL E16 Circuit, playing for the Legynds program. In recent action at the Peach Jam, he posted 13 points, 17 rebounds and two blocks, underscoring his all‑around impact. Across the circuit he has averaged 12.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game, a performance that has helped him climb to No. 13 overall and No. 5 among centers in the Rivals Industry Rankings.
Beyond Michigan, Betts holds offers from a suite of powerhouse programs, including Indiana, Kansas, Purdue, USC and UCLA. Each visit is being treated as an unofficial trip, giving the coaching staff a chance to assess him in a relaxed setting while he continues to weigh his options. The breadth of his interest reflects both his elite status and the competitive nature of the 2028 recruiting class.