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By: A. KAY

A. KAY — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:43:02 +0000

Coach Belien has an upcoming frosh center for 2009 Jordan Morgan
is 6-9, 240 and a strong and athletic kid who can think on his feet.
Coach told hime that his first 2 yrs coaching is team building and we are already seeing good results!

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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:42:38 +0000

[...] Questions & Answers: One Month Progress Report UMHoops takes a tempo-free at the Wolverines through the first month. [...]

By: Dylan

Dylan — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:14:18 +0000

He’s had potential for a long time. But he just hasn’t ever really realized it. We’ll see what happens, it’s most likely not a situation that would move quickly.

By: Go Blue

Go Blue — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:11:46 +0000

Riley would be huge, are you kidding me? This kid has more talent in his pinkie than Gibson has in his whole body. I cannot understand why UM fans are not totally stoked about the possibility of getting him. His stock has dropped because he seems to lose focus sometimes, well im sure JB could help with that. This kid has lottery pick potential.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:36:57 +0000

I think Michigan will leave their options open with DaShonte in case something happens down the road.

By: Bluebufoon

Bluebufoon — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:26:57 +0000

Dashonte Riley appears to be visiting for the Dike game on Saturday.
I find it hard to believe with Michigan’s lack of bodies down low that if Riley wabts to come to U-M Coach Beilein won’t be able to find the kid a scholarship.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=44019&season=2009

By: Blazerine

Blazerine — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:27:07 +0000

I’ve doubted Anthony Wright’s game since he got a scholarship.

He brings very little to the table other than his size IMO.
He doesn’t rebound particularly well, he doesn’t block shots, he doesn’t get steals or play great defense, he has no handle, he struggles to be consistent, he hoists up some very bad bricks/airballs, he flat out doesn’t look too good out there. I’d rather Shepherd start because atleast he brings some athleticism and defensive skills.

The only reason I can see Ant starting…is right now we just don’t have anyone else who can really handle the starting role…

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:18:19 +0000

About the starting line-ups. I don’t think we should question Coach Beilien’s wisdom in making his line-ups. I have confidence he really has each player properly evaluated and really knows who plays well together and what combinations work and maybe more importantly, which combos don’t work. I think there is merit to having Peedy come off the bench to either create momentum where is doesn’t exist or provide some talent in relief of Manny or Ant (if he was playing better). I would be curious to see Shep start and have Ant come off the bench. It seems like Jevon might benefit from the confidence that comes with being named a starter and Ant might benefit from coming into an already established flow. But, what do I know?

It is great to see both Stu and Zach contributing as freshman. I’m curious as to what Coach would have to say about Kelvin’s play and where he needs to improve.

Overall, seems like the team needs to improve with finishing around the basket. They miss a lot of layup shots (and one dunk).

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:13:36 +0000

I think Purdue might be able to steal one from the Dukies. Other than that, I think this year’s challenge is going to be extremely competitive with a lot of games (8-ish) going down to the wire.

Wisky over VT
Purdue over Duke
OSU over Miami
Minnesota over VA
BC over Iowa
NC over MSU
WF over Indiana
Michigan over Maryland
Northwestern over MSU
GT over PSU

6-4 Big Ten