Jay Bilas and Chad Ford – Top 2013 breakout candidates – ESPN – “We haven’t written much about Robinson, in part because he’s been overshadowed by tons of talent on Michigan. Trey Burke is a legit player of the year candidate. Tim Hardaway Jr. has been great, and Nik Stauskas has actually been the standout freshman on the squad. However, a number of scouts I really trust have been telling me to keep my eye on Robinson. He’s an NBA-level athlete, comes with a great pedigree and has put up terrific numbers in three of the past five games.”
NBA – Cody Zeller, Otto Porter lead nation’s top sophomores – ESPN – “10. Trey Burke, PG, Michigan: Burke was a surprise story last season. Recruiting services weren’t in love with him, and he wasn’t expected to have the impact he had on the Wolverines as a freshman. Burke strongly flirted with declaring for the draft last year but eventually returned to Michigan once he realized he’d be a second-round pick. This year? He has improved his numbers across the board, is the heart and soul of the No. 3 team in the country and is being mentioned as perhaps the best point guard in college basketball. His lack of elite size will keep him from being a lottery pick, but he is firmly planted in the first round.”
A primer for the Big Ten season — college basketball – ESPN – “The Wolverines will score and then some; in Burke, Hardaway, Jr., Robinson, Stauskas, McGary and forward Jordan Morgan, they have weapons galore, and they are conventional, athletic weapons, the kind Beilein has rarely had the luxury of coaching in his career. He has adjusted his style brilliantly and, well, good luck stopping UM. But defense is still a valid question. “
Conference Reset: Big Ten loaded and nation’s best league – CBSSports.com – “Player of the Year favorite: Indiana big man Cody Zeller entered the season as the favorite to win Big Ten (and National) Player of the Year honors. However, Zeller hasn’t been dominant — and Michigan’s Trey Burke has been the best point guard in the country and the best player on the No. 2 team in the land. He can score and has improved his floor game.”
Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni investing in guard Darius Morris – latimes.com – Darius Morris finding a role in LA
the kenpom.com blog: Conference Title Predictions – Pomeroy’s computer algorithm likes Indiana, Ohio State and Minnesota’s Big Ten title odds above Michigan’s
Player of the Year Race: Honing recklessness boosts Smith’s stock – CBS Sports – Burke at No. 3: “The Wolverines are still unbeaten and Burke is arguably the nation’s top point guard. He had 22 points and 11 assists in a rout over Central Michigan and is averaging 17.8 points, 7.4 assists and 3.1 rebounds.”
Zack Novak Highlights from the Netherlands. | mgoblog – Novak ballin’ in Europe
NCAA College Basketball Tournament Bracket Predictions – CBSSports.com – Michigan a No. 1 seed in the Midwest in a way-too-early Jerry Palm bracket.
