MICHIGAN'S MEN'S BASKETBALL: 2015-2016

[Da Geezer]

yes, I read that, now a low three, but was outstanding player at one tournament, and seems to be coming on. From Pickering Central. 6'4" or 6'5", but 7'0" with his hair.

[*JD*]

Coach Beilein gets voted as the best offensive coach in College Basketball by his fellow coaches.

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/08/john_beilein_voted_best_offens.html#incart_river

[*JD*]

Lindy's picks Michigan Basketball to finish 5th in the B1G. Also, Spike shoots a ball:

http://www.umhoops.com/2015/08/31/notebook-lindys-sports-picks-michigan-fifth-in-big-ten-spike-albrecht-back-on-the-floor/

[Hannibal]

5th would be a disappointment.

[hack]

It's either that or stop calling Beilein an elite coach. I'm getting weary of the ``Beilein's awesome/If middle-of-the-pack that's still'' OK attitude. Can't have it both ways. Michigan is not about being a plucky underdog. Especially not when you have the guy who is supposedly the best offensive coach in the biz.

(unless it's ultimate proof that defense-first is the way to go anyways)

[hack]

It's a great thing we've got the best offensive coach in the country. Maybe I wouldn't mind swapping him for the 10th-best defensive coach in the country? We'll see.

Honestly, I think we'll get a repeat of the '13 season. Different mix of players, but same result: I think we'll get beat up in the Big Ten, end up a 3rd or 4th seed, then look refreshed and renewed in the tournament and end up in the FF.

[froot loops]

Hack is going to continue banging on the defense over offense drum but its clear the path U of M basketball has chosen. Embrace Beilein!

[hack]

That's all very true! And I've got a pretty good reason to. But Beilein's system ends up being a boom-bust proposition, and this is going to be a boom year.

[lineygoblue]

Hard not to embrace a coach who has done as well as Beilein. Why would you not?

[WM Wolverine]

This is going to be a really good M basketball team this season. They aren't near as talented as Burke's, McGary's, Hardaway's squad but they have a good deal of upperclassmen that run JB's offense superbly (when healthy).

[The Oracle]

If the bigs give Jordan Morgan level defense and catch and finishing, the sky's the limit. Might be a lot to ask, but I don't think so.

[Hannibal]

That's all very true! And I've got a pretty good reason to. But Beilein's system ends up being a boom-bust proposition, and this is going to be a boom year.

You mean we can make the NIT this year?! :shock:

[hack]

Hard not to embrace a coach who has done as well as Beilein. Why would you not?

Good question! If only there were a way to find out. What about if there were somewhere on the Internet that could house a written record of the opinions we've shared with each other in the past? That would be great.

[lineygoblue]

hmmm.... I'll begin a search immediately for such a place ....

[*JD*]

Zak Irvin had back surgery and is out 6-8 weeks.