Posted on Mon, Aug 3, 2009 : 3:26 p.m.
Dick Vitale has Michigan basketball at No. 11 in his preseason poll
By Michael Rothstein
Dick Vitale is perhaps one of the most well-known names and faces in college basketball.
And apparently, he believes in Michigan basketball.
Vitale has John Beilein's bunch at No. 11 in his preseason poll after a season where the Wolverines made their first NCAA tournament in a decade, beat Clemson and lost to Oklahoma.
"John Beilein has rebuilt the Wolverines," Vitale said in his story. "Manny Harris and DeShawn Sims are back as Michigan will be dancing again."
College basketball season begins Oct. 16.
Michael Rothstein covers University of Michigan basketball for annarbor.com. He can be reached at (734) 623-2558 or by e-mail at michaelrothstein@annarbor.com.
Comments
Michael Rothstein
Mon, Aug 3, 2009 : 6:50 p.m.
FW Flyer, Nah, I think 27 is about right for Dayton, even though they should be the best team in the A-10 this year. Tater, A Sweet 16 run is definitely possible, but I'll say this the first of probably many times...once a team reaches the tournament, it's all about matchups and the draw.
tater
Mon, Aug 3, 2009 : 6:32 p.m.
I think 11 might be a little high, but I can see them making the Sweet Sixteen this season.
FW Flyer
Mon, Aug 3, 2009 : 4:30 p.m.
The Flyers at 27? No way. They will be the dunkiest team ever.