Michigan 1 seed in latest Joe Lunardi Bracketology
Michigan emerged as a 1 seed in Joe Lunardi's latest Bracketology. Also of note: Big Ten has 10(!) teams in the bracketology. Obviously, way too early for any of this.
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology
Michigan *should* be 14-0 heading into the IU game.
December 11th, 2018 at 12:19 PM ^
Me neither. And with Simpson, you're right, there was a period of time last season where he was draining open looks and shooting with confidence. I think he had three 3 pointers in the second half against Purdue. I think he may have even been flashing the three-goggles or some variation of that. Need some of that back.
December 11th, 2018 at 12:16 PM ^
On Teske - I think teams are starting to go at him as a key is to drive him to the bench w/fouls. They'll put up with some blocks in exchange. Also, Michigan is strong at guarding against 3's. So a lot of offense will be looking inside vs. Michigan.
December 11th, 2018 at 11:49 AM ^
I know Beilein won't go all that deep. But I think an 8 - 9 rotation is reasonable. I like Livers, and he should continue to play, but we need to have someone else to back up Teske, especially when going small isn't helpful. DDJ is more of a luxury, but would be helpful behind X & Brooks.
December 11th, 2018 at 11:14 AM ^
It will be interesting how the NET ratings effect the selection in the end. Due to (alleged) poor handling of opponent strength, it may favor mid-majors significantly more heavily than RPI, with the exception of the MVC which successfully gamed RPI. If that's the case, it will be difficult for the Big Ten to send more than 8 teams. Of course, the exact formula is not public, so it's hard to say until it's reverse engineered...which will probably occur by the end of the year.
December 11th, 2018 at 11:18 AM ^
I have BPONE about Michigan sports being #1 at some things...
December 11th, 2018 at 11:46 AM ^
Is anyone more meaningless than lunardi in december.
o yea, ALL the talking heads.
December 11th, 2018 at 12:22 PM ^
Purdue as a 6? Not buying that at all. They'll be closer to a bubble team if anything.
December 11th, 2018 at 12:45 PM ^
Purdue plays hero ball with Carsen Edwards. See how well he played against Texas......and they still lost.
December 11th, 2018 at 12:29 PM ^
Honestly love the thought of Columbus being filled with dueling Michigan and MSU fans while the beloved hometown team has to schlep all the way to Salt Lake City. Retribution for football season, bitches
December 11th, 2018 at 1:12 PM ^
INVALID!
No way they would schedule a potential rematch with Norfolk State. There is no money in it.
December 11th, 2018 at 6:50 PM ^
Our bracket has Final Four written all over it.
December 11th, 2018 at 8:24 PM ^
Have they brought back out the maize and blue Canadian flag for Brazdeikis?