Tyus Battle

Coveted point guard recruit Tyus Battle has re-opened his commitment, and will visit Syracuse this weekend.

(Associated Press)

Syracuse, N.Y. — Tyus Battle is visiting Syracuse this weekend and re-opening his recruitment, according to Scout.com recruiting analyst Evan Daniels.

Tyus Battle is taking an official visit to Syracuse this weekend & opening up his recruitment, per sources. Committed to Michigan in May. — Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) June 19, 2015

Battle, who can play either of the guard positions, was considered one of Syracuse's most high-priority targets in the Class of 2016 until he committed to Michigan in May. Syracuse is recruiting him as a point guard.

Syracuse had made Battle's list of seven finalists in March. The other schools were Connecticut, Duke, Louisville, Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State.

Syracuse had been considered one of the favorites from that group because of its relatively close proximity to Battle's New Jersey home and the Orange's success developing bigger point guards.

Battle has previously made official visits to Duke, Louisville and Michigan. With Battle off the table, Syracuse's attention turned to guards Alterique Gilbert, Kevin Huerter and Kobi Jordan-Simmons. Based on Daniels' report, Battle belongs back on that list.

Syracuse has two scholarships available for the Class of 2016. Forward Matthew Moyer has verbally committed, leaving one free. Another could become available if Syracuse's NCAA appeal is successful, or if a player leaves unexpectedly.

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