Your Predictions for Basketball Season
With the first game right around the corner, I'd love to hear some of your predictions for basketball season (aside from overall record).
Here's mine - Moritz Wagner doesn't get a redshirt and, provided he learns how to set a proper high-post pick, gets time in the rotation at the 5 ahead of Donnal.
November 10th, 2015 at 11:30 AM ^
Outright regular season B1G champs.
November 10th, 2015 at 11:30 AM ^
lots more winning
November 10th, 2015 at 11:32 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 11:36 AM ^
Bold prediction on the defense. I'm gonna go the opposite direction and say we're in the bottom half of the country on D. Height hasn't seemed to have cured our inability to grab defensive boards.
November 10th, 2015 at 2:28 PM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 11:33 AM ^
Removal of the tire track.
November 10th, 2015 at 11:43 AM ^
don't see it. I think they would have made that move already if it was going to happen. If they knew that the tire tracks were going to be part of the deal, I don't know why they didn't just say "make us the exact same uniforms we wore last year." I don't believe that Michigan has no authority to reject the uniforms they are provided with and cannot believe they gave these the OK. I know many people think they are just uniforms and who cares but, with limited exceptions, Michigan basketball uniforms have been consisently good and these are really embarassing.
November 10th, 2015 at 11:52 AM ^
I think they'll stick with them in the regular season but go to a new look for the tournament.
November 10th, 2015 at 11:33 AM ^
That transfer kid Robinson is pretty good. Put some muscle on Wagner and he'll be a beast.
November 10th, 2015 at 11:37 AM ^
Your avatar should go.
November 10th, 2015 at 11:34 AM ^
Purdue beats Indiana again. Wisconsin becomes unbearable to watch again as Bo Ryan once again becomes the grinch who stole fun out of basketball. Thad Matta still looks like a goblin.
November 10th, 2015 at 12:04 PM ^
A sweaty goblin.
November 10th, 2015 at 1:08 PM ^
With a Rudolph nose.
November 10th, 2015 at 8:23 PM ^
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November 10th, 2015 at 11:34 AM ^
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November 10th, 2015 at 11:34 AM ^
we beat louisville in the national championship game after spikes scores 17 first half points
November 10th, 2015 at 11:37 AM ^
Team struggles early in the year on offense then figures things out and wins the big ten championship
November 10th, 2015 at 11:42 AM ^
We win the World Series in 5.
November 10th, 2015 at 11:42 AM ^
Bubble team. We play in the first 4.
November 10th, 2015 at 11:49 AM ^
22 wins and a 5 seed in the NCAA....not even looking at the schedule.
November 10th, 2015 at 11:53 AM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 11:55 AM ^
then come March, Michigan will make a run that most experts said "Michigan was very capable of, but did not know if it would happen" just to cover their credibility. Michigan will finish 3rd-4th in the B1G, but I see another Elite 8 run, even further, if Levert/Walton/Irvin can all stay healthy.
November 10th, 2015 at 11:55 AM ^
Ricky Doyle's immune system will win its battles.
November 10th, 2015 at 11:56 AM ^
Starters
Walton, 32 MPG
LeVert, 32 MPG
Dawkins, 20 MPG
Irvin, 32 MPG
Doyle, 24 MPG
Reserves
Spike 24 MPG
Robinson 20 MPG
Donnal/DJ 16 MPG
Beilein likes to keep the rotation to 7-8 players. Kam might get some play during the non-conference season, but Robinson's shooting ability fits Beilein's offense much better so I think he gets the bulk of those bench wing minutes. I think if anybody is going to suffer the sophomore slump, it's Dawkins. His shooting form seems a little odd to me and if it gets off a little he could struggle. Additionally, with Walton and LeVert back, his chances are going to be reduced and shooters need volume to get into a rhythm. I think he still starts and contributes, but Robinson could take minutes from him. Beilein probably plays them both early and then goes with the hot hand.
November 10th, 2015 at 1:47 PM ^
On that note, the 3 and 4 off the bench worry me. I strongly believe that one of Irvin and Dawkins needs to be on the floor at all times. I might even believe that two of Irvin, Dawkins, and LeVert need to be on the floor at all times.
November 10th, 2015 at 11:59 AM ^
A healthy Walton and LaVert allows Zach Irvin to become my favorite player.
November 10th, 2015 at 12:04 PM ^
4th place finish in the Big Ten, 6 seed in the tourney, round of 32
November 10th, 2015 at 12:13 PM ^
Going out on a limb here but I think this team is better than the 12-13 team. I also think the conference is slightly weaker.
November 10th, 2015 at 12:15 PM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 12:16 PM ^
Wagner does not look fit to play the 5, this year at least.
November 10th, 2015 at 12:22 PM ^
Elite 8
November 10th, 2015 at 12:24 PM ^
Wagner plays, Robinson averages double figures, finish in top 4 in B1G and we play more zone than we have in the past.
November 10th, 2015 at 12:25 PM ^
Top 3 or 4 in B1G reg season and sem-finals in B1G tourney. 5 or 6 seed. Sweet 16.
November 10th, 2015 at 12:31 PM ^
loses his shit at some point and screams at someone in German.
November 10th, 2015 at 12:36 PM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 1:15 PM ^
38-0. National Champions.
It's gonna be a sweet winter.
February 19th, 2016 at 4:33 PM ^
Bama against Sparty, who then went on to win the national championship?
Impressive, take an upvote.....
November 10th, 2015 at 1:16 PM ^
headscratcher loss...team starts to gel, too much depth for teams to handle...we push for B1G champs with Maryland
November 10th, 2015 at 1:16 PM ^
headscratcher loss...team starts to gel, too much depth for teams to handle...we push for B1G champs with Maryland
November 10th, 2015 at 1:44 PM ^
3rd in the conference. Make the sweet 16
November 10th, 2015 at 1:51 PM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 1:57 PM ^
1) I'm going to take a personal day on March 18th and watch Walton run the pick and roll to perfection, with Dawkins throwing down a dunk so angry, that they refuse to show replays due to the aggressive nature of the play.
2) Rammstein makes an appearance during pregame intros and, in a sudden fit of rage, Wagner develops super human strength and begins to rain hellfire on the opposite defense.
3) Beilein gets a technical foul for (once again) telling a ref that he is "softer than a Christmas ham"
November 10th, 2015 at 2:25 PM ^
Is PAIN taken?
November 10th, 2015 at 5:17 PM ^
We b**ch slap MSU this year. We outrebound more than 75% of the teams this year. We lead the nation in 3 point makes and %. We lead B1G in free throw %. Our defense is top 50. Beilein wins B1G coach of the year.
November 10th, 2015 at 5:38 PM ^
November 10th, 2015 at 5:47 PM ^
20 - 23 games in reg season, maybe win a couple of games in BTT and make it at least to the sweet 16.
I think Robinson should start, Chatman should play very little till he becomes less clumsy if that's possible.
Starters:
Caris, Walton, Irvin, Robinson and WIlson/Doyle/Donnal splitting time at the 5 with Wagner eventually becoming the starter there after gaining some experience.
Dawkins, MAAR, Spike all getting significant minutes.
November 10th, 2015 at 6:12 PM ^
Sweet 16.
7-seed..upset the #2 seed in the 2nd round and run out of gas.
November 10th, 2015 at 6:13 PM ^
Walton, Irvin, LeVert, Doyle, and Robinson end up being the starters by the time the Big10 season rolls around. Rahkman, Dawkins, Wagner, Chatman, and Albrecht fight for the leftovers.