Jalen Rose hopes Fab Five will sit courtside for Michigan game | MLive.com – “I would not be surprised if they make a Final Four run, if not win the national championship,” Rose said in an ESPN.com video. “But (I) also appreciate the demeanor that they play with. They continue to stay in the moment, they’ve been humble all season, and it’s just a thrill to be able to root for this team.”
Big Ten Geeks: Oladoeverything – “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Jordan Morgan has been the best defensive player in the Big Ten so far. Unbelievable. And in case you’re wondering, Oladipo fouls quite a bit—4.42 fouls per 40 minutes. Talk about the eye test all you want, but the numbers suggest he’s not the best defensive player (or even the best defensive perimeter player) in the Big Ten.”
Wessler: Taunt target Bielfeldt is true blue – pjstar.com – “Traitor!” the Orange Krush kids from Illinois bellowed. “Traitor! Traitor!” they chanted, thrusting their index fingers at Max Bielfeldt as he toed the free-throw line for Michigan.”
Mr. Basketball candidate Derrick Walton Jr. eyes future at Michigan but hopes for state finals first | freep.com – “I haven’t missed a game. I really just watch everything he does,” Walton said of Burke. “How he leads the team, how he vocally leads the guys; how he gets everyone into their spots, how he’s always up-tempo.”
Michigan Plays Better Defense Than You Think, While NC State and Mississippi Are Dreadful on Defense | The Big Lead – “Of these teams, only Michigan is a surprise. The fact that they have 23 Shutdown Stretches is impressive, and being tied with Louisville and Florida is no small feat. Most impressive about that stat is that they didn’t rack all of those up against weaker competition. Michigan had two against Ohio State, two against Pittsburgh, two against Kansas State and one against Arkansas. The Wolverines have shown that they are dominant on Offense (#1 in AdjO by a significant Margin on KenPom) but this shows that they have the ability to be equally dominant on defense.”
John Beilein on No 1. ranking – “Our goal at Michigan is to be No. 1 in the Big Ten. When you achieve that honor, you will have a chance at the National Championship.”
2013 kPOY Standings – Burke up to No. 1
Nik Stauskas: “If You Are Good & Work Hard, You Will Be Seen” – northpolehoops.com – Video and feature on Nik Stauskas from a great Canadian basketball outlet.
Crisler Center Reviews, Michigan Wolverines | Stadium Journey – “If you want to see a renovation done well, ten Crisler Center should be on your itinerary in the near future. If you want to experience some great college basketball, then Crisler Center should be on your itinerary in the near future. If you want a great town to visit with the excuse of seeing some sports, then Crisler Center should be on your itinerary in the near future. You get the point.”
