I think Michigan wins this one at home. I sort of want IU to win just because they are going to lose several more games down the road. But I think Michigan is the better team. Thoughts on this matchup?
Indiana at Michigan
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If LeVert can play, I say UM. He is running and practicing. But can he play...? Good time for IU to play them. In another week, and LeVert at full-steam , they lose @ UM for sure.
A lot depends on how Indiana shoots the ball. They go as their perimeter game goes. If they come out shooting it well, they can beat Michigan. If they're cold, the Hoosiers will get rocked.
Might sound crazy here but plugging CL back into the line up might not be a smooth process. ...some are saying Michigan has played better without him.
I expect Michigan to win. Either way, a contender gets a loss and that's a good thing.
See: Valentine, Denzel.
It's always tough to return from an extended absence. The team has absorbed your minutes and role, and you have to both re-establish and get back into the flow.
I think this is a pretty evenly matched game, so I will go with UM because they are at home and have a MUCH better coach. I agree that LaVert returns could actually hurt the Wolves more than it helps them in the first couple of games.
It will be a very good thing for them come tourney time. There will be some growing pains, but it will be worth it.
Does IU still have Crean?
I'll go with Michigan.
I'll go with Michigan.
Yeah I could have worded that better. If he's healthy, he should play because he needs to get ready for postseason. I just meant for the IU game, it may screw up their rhythm and cost them.
Yup, taking Michigan in this one. They have a lot of weapons, and they're playing in Crisler. An Indiana win might turn my head a bit, but as for now, they've proven nothing other than that they can handle the softer teams in the league. I'm sure they're a good team, but we don't really now HOW good.
Best case scenario is Michigan wins tonight and losses to Sparty this weekend.
They have been playing better without him. I don't think he'll hurt them but I don't know how much he'll make them better. They don't have a problem scoring the basketball and that's his biggest strength. Their weaknesses are post defense and rebounding. Lavert doesn't really help them in those areas.
Have to root for Michigan in this one, While I dislike them, I really do like Coach Beilein.
I've been frankly surprised that Michigan has stayed in the race. I think the Hoosiers are hitting their stride while playing the lesser league lights and I think they will go into Ann Arbor and win this one as well.
Indiana looks like they are a real contender. I know they have the easier schedule but they're backing it up on the court..
25-0 run to end the half. Down by 21 - Bye-Bye Michigan. Might was well watch WVU and Iowa State...................
