- Zack Novak: Michigan’s blue-collar workhorse
Novak feature story from the Daily - Practice sessions announced for NCAA in KC
Michigan will practice from 5:55-6:35 p.m - Tigers, Wolverines very familiar with one another
“I guess in a sense, there won’t be a lot of secrets,†Purnell said. “At the same time, we realize how good his teams are, how good a coach (Beilein) is.†- Bracket Brains
Get all of your NCAA bracket help with odds, stats, and everything else you could possibly need. - Michigan point guard Lee’s road less traveled to NCAA Tournament pays off
- U-M might have a Tiger by the tail
“In the Big Ten, I don’t think there’s a team that’s full-court pressing 40 minutes,” U-M coach John Beilein said. “That can be a good thing. That can be a bad thing. We’ll see how we react.” - Detroit players give U-M a new life
“I had scattered thoughts (when Beilein arrived), but once I learned what he was about, I definitely started believing,” Sims said. “The sky’s the limit, because we’re hungry. Usually when you don’t have something for a long time and you get a chance, you cherish it.” - How did they do it? Ranking the teams that shattered expectations
Tiernan in SI - It’s the Efficiency: Memphis is My Favorite
Gasaway is feeling Memphis - John Beilein Radio Show
Podcast from last night is up - Giant Killers: Predicting NCAA upsets (insider)
Clemson has the opportunity to be a slain giant according to an ESPN regression - Illini PG Frazier (hand) likely won’t play vs. WKU
I definitely feel bad for the kid. - Fifty Thoughts on Selection Sunday
Winn: Sleeper Pick No. 2 is … Michigan, the No. 10 Seed in the South. The Wolverines stumbled through the Big Ten, but they always seem to give good teams problems. Ask UCLA, Duke, and UConn. John Beilein‘s 1-3-1 zone gave them all fits. I wouldn’t be stunned if Michigan pulls off two straight upsets, over Clemson and Oklahoma, and reaches the Sweet 16. - What’s next for UVa basketball?
Supposedly Beilein is on the list — I don’t see him going anywhere. It is a new feeling to have a coach who is wanted by other schools though.
