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Arnav Bhandari (WTN: 16.3) felt like he was underperforming and not getting the results he believed he was capable of achieving. Things finally came together this past summer for the five-star senior from San Ramon, California.

Senior Arnav Bhandari Has Committed to Michigan
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“I knew that this summer was super important and when it really mattered because of the college stuff and it being my last chance to show what I can do,” Bhandari said. “I felt like it was only a matter of time before the results started to come, because I felt like I was really consistently showing up every day and working hard for years.”

Bhandari’s play caught the attention of the coaches at the University of Michigan. They first connected around Orange Bowl in 2023 before watching him play in person multiple times at Kalamazoo in August. Bhandari committed to the Wolverines this fall.

“From the beginning, Michigan was always up there for me; just the brand, its reputation, and being a big sports school,” he said. “When I visited, I loved every part of it. I really liked the coaches and the guys and just the culture there. There's just so much that comes along with Michigan, so many resources. Playing for a school and a brand like that is something special to be a part of.”