Can we discuss tonight's tip time for a second? CBS/TBS decided to put the 2 West Coast Teams playing at 7:00 EST, instead of the team from the EST time zone? Just another strange decision from the network that brings you Dan Bonner, Jim Spanarkel, and the new show United States of Al! (that show goes 2 weeks maybe?)
UCLA is a scrappy undersized program that fights for every win. They have good shooters and run a ton of isolation to try to get open 3's. When the 3 is dropping they are hard to beat. They are just the opposite of what Michigan likes to run. Which should make this an interesting game, as some believe the way to beat a good team is to do just the opposite of what they do.
UCLA's center is a big man but only 6'9, Hunter should have his way in the low post, mostly if UCLA decides not to double. If they do double, it should give Brooks, Wagner, Brown, and Smith open 3's or chances to dribble drive. I like the way Michigan ran the high - low against FSU and can see that being effective against the Bruins as well. I can see John's getting more time at the 5 in this game. UCLA has played a ton of basketball the last two weeks and coming off an OT win over Alabama. Michigan will try to use their bench to wear down the Bruins with good defense and a well executed offense.
If Michigan can limit UCLA's 3 point shooting, I like the Wolverines chances.
- Michigan Football suffered a de-commit to the 2022 class in 4 star DB Taylor Groves. Taylor committed to Michigan from Tennessee early on when Coach Mo got the job in Ann Arbor. Seems he rushed the decision and is now 100% open. Good luck to him in finding a new school.
- MSU's Rocket Watts is in the transfer portal. MSU picked up a transfer PG just last weekend.
- Both Baylor and Houston advanced to the Final 4 last night
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The only thing that scares me about UCLA is they're playing with house money. A 1st four team wasn't expected to go this far and they really have nothing to lose. Michigan was methodical, surgical against FSU. Really hard to execute that flawlessly 2 games in a row. On the plus side, with the absence of Livers, it seems a different guy(s) stepping up every game. Both teams are very disciplined and well coached.
Chowman....UCLA played way too much basketball..I think the team is physically tired and they will get blown out...Mich. 82 Ucla 67
First the asshole, AKA buck nut boy, says Michigan is garbage and they're going away in the first round. Now he's predicting a big win to go to the final four. What a dolt. Hahaha...
You mentioned my confusion about the most eastern timezone teams getting the late games while the western teams play early. Who thought up that stupid schedule.
As for UCLA, they should be bushed by now. No more surprises. UM tonight.
I am with you Unknown...lets us just take care of the business...
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