Michigan was picked to finish second in the Big Ten this season at the conference’s Media Day in Chicago, Illinois. The Wolverines were picked behind unanimous conference favorites Michigan State and ahead of Ohio State.
Michigan sophomores Mitch McGary and Glenn Robinson III were also named to the conference Preseason All-Big Ten Team. Robinson was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team last season while McGary was an All-NCAA Tournament selection after helping the Wolverines to the National Championship game last season.
Michigan State sophomore Gary Harris was selected as the conference’s Preseason Player of the Year.
2013-14 BIG TEN PRESEASON RANKINGS
1. MICHIGAN STATE
2. Michigan
3. Ohio State
2013-14 PRESEASON ALL-BIG TEN TEAM*
Mitch McGary, Michigan
Glenn Robinson III, Michigan
Gary Harris, Michigan State
Adreian Payne, Michigan State
Aaron Craft, Ohio State
Tim Frazier, Penn State
2013-14 PRESEASON BIG TEN PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Gary Harris, Michigan State
