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2012 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (4/9/12)

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The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class.  Team needs  HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the current NBA standings.  Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report.  Check out The Sports Bank's NFL Mock Draft as well. (By the way, … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (4/9/12)

2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25

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With the Kentucky Wildcats cutting down the nets last night, we can officially close the book on the 2011-2012 college basketball season.  Hoop junkies like myself are already looking ahead to next season so allow me to present to you my way too early 2012-2013 preseason Top 25. There are still several factors that could alter a teams roster between now and the start of next … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25

Trey Burke Considering NBA

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When Michigan fell to 13-seeded Ohio in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, its quest for its first Sweet 16 appearance since 1994 was definitively lost, but the Wolverines may be on the verge of suffering an even bigger loss in the near future. Freshman point guard Trey Burke, who led the Wolverines in scoring (14.8 ppg) and assists (4.6 apg), is considering … [Read more...] about Trey Burke Considering NBA

13-Seed Ohio Upsets Michigan: Rapid Reaction

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Two years ago, the 14-seed Ohio Bobcats pulled off an impressive upset over 3-seed Georgetown. So when the Bobcats knocked off 4-seed Michigan in this year's tournament, it wasn't as much of a surprise. The Bobcats shot 51.2 percent from the field, and didn't allow Michigan to get into a rhythm on offense for most of the night. The Wolverines were held scoreless in the … [Read more...] about 13-Seed Ohio Upsets Michigan: Rapid Reaction

Michigan on Upset Alert Against 13-Seed Ohio

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The Wolverines just completed their most impressive regular season since coach John Beilein arrived in Ann Arbor in 2007, a campaign that included 24 wins, 13 of those in conference, and their first Big Ten Championship since the 1985-1896 season--even if they only technically own 1/3 of that crown. Those impressive numbers awarded the Wolverines a four-seed in this year's … [Read more...] about Michigan on Upset Alert Against 13-Seed Ohio

NCAA Tournament: Midwest Regional bracket breakdown

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Warning: I will not be responsible if you copy these brackets and are out of your NCAA Tournament pool by Sunday.  However, if you do listen to my college basketball wisdom and win some money, I want 20% of the pot or at least a shout-out on your twitter or facebook page.  North Carolina is the top seed in the Midwest Regional but Kansas figures to have a huge home crowd … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament: Midwest Regional bracket breakdown

Michigan’s Trey Burke making a case as Big Ten’s best player

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Just four days ago, the Big Ten announced that its freshman of the year award was being given to two separate players—Indiana’s Cody Zeller took home the coaches award and Michigan’s Trey Burke got the media vote. But after another eye-popping performance in Michigan’s win over Minnesota in the second-round of the Big Ten tournament, those coaches may want to re-think their … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Trey Burke making a case as Big Ten’s best player

Chris Webber, NASCAR Drivers appearing in Cartoon Network documentary

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Chris Webber (Five-time NBA All-Star) and leader of the Fab 5 Michigan Wolverines, will appear prominently in Cartoon Network’s first original documentary, Speak Up, from it's pro-social initiative “Stop Bullying: Speak Up.” With tragic stories about bullying appearing in the news so regularly, the documentary speaks directly to kids by kids, mostly between 8 and 13 years … [Read more...] about Chris Webber, NASCAR Drivers appearing in Cartoon Network documentary

Wolverines Win Share of Big Ten Title

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Michigan shot 59 percent from the field, including 70 percent in the first half to overcome a valiant effort from Big Ten bottom dweller Penn State in a 70-66 victory. Trey Burke led the Wolverines with 19 points, but perhaps the most encouraging stat from Sunday's victory was the scoring total of sophomore big man Evan Smotrycz. Smotrycz shot 6-7 from the field to finish with … [Read more...] about Wolverines Win Share of Big Ten Title