SI's final preseason top 25 - UM #6
SI released their final preseason top 25 today. Indiana took home the #1, we're the next in the Big Ten at #6. Other conference teams are OSU #7, MSU #13, Wisconsin #22.
In the Michigan-specific breakdown (LINK) they feel that we should reach the 2nd weekend of March Madness at the least this season, and they highlight all the great things we've been seeing through the first 2 exhibition games, such as Spike being a competent floor general and Nik hitting the 3, as well as McGary and GRIII teaming up to be an awesome combination.
I so can't wait until 2013 when the conference season starts, there's going to be some great matchups this year!
November 6th, 2012 at 3:21 PM ^
How amazing is it that I'm bummed that we're only ranked 6th in the pre-season poll? We have come a long way in a fairly short period of time thanks to coach B. And nobody fears the great Tom Izzo around here anymore too - both on the recruiting trail and on the court.
November 6th, 2012 at 3:23 PM ^
You're bummed? I'm leery personally. I am excited and optimistic but I think around 10 is more like it. I just don't want my expectations to be crushed, that's all.
November 6th, 2012 at 3:35 PM ^
November 6th, 2012 at 3:54 PM ^
In my opinion, 10 or so is not really a low ranking. There is still some uncertainty, but it is diminishing with each game (even exhibition).
November 6th, 2012 at 5:51 PM ^
Honest to God - every other fanbase I've ever come in contact with thinks their team is underrated, no matter where they're ranked. Michigan is the only fanbase in the country with so many people saying how their team is ranked too high.
November 6th, 2012 at 9:38 PM ^
November 6th, 2012 at 3:34 PM ^
This poll has no validity in my eyes because they used Michigan's old emblem.
/s
November 6th, 2012 at 3:54 PM ^
Indiana is getting the group-think treatment where everyone votes them #1 because that's how everyone else is voting them. Reminds me of USC this season or Georgia/LSU in recent years. A few people get all worked up about their potential, look over their flaws, and everyone jumps on the bandwagon
November 6th, 2012 at 4:06 PM ^
Or Florida State now every year it seems.
Amen to that - I sure wouldnt trade our roster for theirs and sure as hell wouldnt trade our coach for theirs. I like our chances a lot better than Indiana in both the B1G as well as the tourny - we are deep and we have the ability to go big, go small or all points in between.
All hail King Beilein!
November 6th, 2012 at 4:08 PM ^
Am I the only one that is somewhat skeptical of Indiana's #1 ranking? That may be because, in general, I am skeptical of Zeller being the as good as everyone is claiming he is. He's obviously very good, but do you really think he is as good as everyone is hyping him up to be?
November 6th, 2012 at 4:12 PM ^
November 6th, 2012 at 4:36 PM ^
I think that is where my feelings are coming from as well. I remember playing them and thinking that he was good, but nothing amazing.
November 6th, 2012 at 7:58 PM ^
is the kind of player who won't wow you but is very efficient. He plays good defense, is smart, and has good post moves. He's the kind of player that you don't realize is having an excellent game and you would be surprised on reading the box score that he scored 17-20 pts with 10 plus rebounds.
November 6th, 2012 at 5:31 PM ^
I think Indiana is very over-rated as well as Louisville.
November 6th, 2012 at 6:12 PM ^
They had no top 100 recruits, so all I can think is that Thomas will be the best player in the nation and/or Craft will develop an offensive game that matches his "defense".
November 6th, 2012 at 6:40 PM ^
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November 6th, 2012 at 7:48 PM ^
I like that we now have "final preseason" polls.