MICHIGAN'S MEN'S BASKETBALL: 2015-2016

[Hannibal]

If we get one I think that we should.

[Cody_Russell]

Kameron Chatman looks like he is physically talented, but has no intangibles... or basketball skills (like shooting, defense, and handling the ball). He hurt Michigan last night when he was on the floor because of his 0-6 shooting and his defense.

But yea, a true freshman. Just not his year. Hopefully he gets better.

[hack]

It would be interesting to know what Beilein saw re Chatman early in the year. He's got size and skill but he really is just lost out there, whilst it was clear right away when Dawkins got time that he's in a better position to find his last faster. I think it's fine that Chatman might take some time, but it's hard to see why he was given so long a leash to start.

[Hannibal]

It's hard to see why he was ranked higher than 2 stars on any recruiting site.

[hack]

He hasn't played against serious competition in two years thanks to his weird HS situation but the size/skills combo is there.

[hack]

“They didn’t have that same zest that you need going into overtime,” Beilein said of his players.

[The Oracle]

Pretty sure he's referring to 4 of 5 starters playing all 20 minutes or something close.

[hack]

Dunno myself. Didn't watch.

[Kstat]

Must be that overwhelming amount of talent on his roster, which is why his team looks like they just finished a 4K in overtime periods.

Clearly, they just aren't playing hard enough. "Toughness," or some macho bullshit explanation to that effect.

[Kstat]

Will M accept a CBI invite?

Why not? The walk-ons would appreciate it. A chunk of this team may never see more than 3 minutes in any game after this season.

[WM Wolverine]

Next year they'll add essentially Robinson and probably lose LeVert who imo needs another season to develop...

Duncan Robinson might be the teams leading scorer next season if reports are accurate. He can score from all over, create for himself as well as others. Dawkins and MAAR will be a lot more help on the wings with a season under their belts...

I expect Walton to look a lot better IF healthy and IF the load on him isn't so great like it was this season, he isn't an All B10 caliber talent but can be an integral piece to a B10 contender... Donnal, Doyle, Chatman, DJ Wilson should be the 4-5...

LeVert is needed to return to turn a good '16 team (B10 contender) into a very good one (FF contender), Robinson won't be able to do everything himself just like Stauskus wasn't able to with LeVert/Walton.

[hack]

Next year definitely looks much better.

[Cody_Russell]

It would be interesting to know what Beilein saw re Chatman early in the year. He's got size and skill but he really is just lost out there, whilst it was clear right away when Dawkins got time that he's in a better position to find his last faster. I think it's fine that Chatman might take some time, but it's hard to see why he was given so long a leash to start.

It's hard to see why he was ranked higher than 2 stars on any recruiting site.

He hasn't played against serious competition in two years thanks to his weird HS situation but the size/skills combo is there.

Great physical talent, no intangibles.
Spike Albrecht's opposite.

[The Oracle]

There's no evidence that we "probably" lose Levert. If you've read someone who has a good read on it, please share. This one's up in the air. Agree we need him back tho.

[hack]

The latest I recall reading was Webb saying something akin to ``Don't be surprised if he stays. He likes it here.''