Here’s the second edition of Evan Smotrycz’ commitment diary as well as his numbers through his first four games. Date Opponent Result Points Rebounds 11/19/09 Bridgton Academy W 81-69 9 12 11/22/09 NIA Prep W 15 7 11/23/09 Kiski School W 15 3 12/2/09 St. Thomas More L 87-86 13 8 Averages 13 7.5 Started [...]
Monthly archives: December 2009
Commit Diary: Evan Smotrycz (12/4/09)
Well that’s certainly not how to snap a losing streak. Michigan picked up right where they left off with another terrible performance. Michigan knew the importance of this game but they played without any mental toughness. They blew routine layups, fell asleep on inbounds plays, couldn’t hit a shot, and lacked defensive intensity. The whole [...]

Basics Who: Michigan (3-2) vs. Boston College (4-2) Where: Crisler Arena, Ann Arbor, MI When: Wednesday, December 2nd, 7:30 PM TV: ESPN2 / ESPN360.com Stats: Live Tempo Free Stats Radio: MGoBlue, WWJ 950 AM, 102.9 FM Sirius Ch. 127 / XM Ch. 193 Line: Michigan by 7.5 This one feels far too important for a [...]
I experimented with plus/minus data last year in an attempt to go a little more in-depth with the analysis around here. The numbers appeared to be a little too abstract to do much with but they are set to make their triumphant return, at least for right now. Frequent reader and commenter, gpsimms, volunteered to [...]
David Merritt (@DavidMerritt15) has managed to keep himself busy since graduation. This summer he started his own apparel company, IMU (The Inside Out), and he has also been calling Michigan basketball games on the radio. Luckily he agreed to add just one more task to his plate, a regular Q&A feature here at UMHoops. Merritt [...]








