The fall has been dreadful for the University of Michigan with the football team having its worst season in my lifetime. But it appears the basketball program in Ann Arbor could be back on the map.
I'm pretty excited about what lies ahead for John Beilein's hoops teams after the Wolverines just upset No.4 UCLA at Madison Square Garden tonight. Granted I believe UCLA is probably a little overrated with the losses of Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook from last year's Final Four team. But still, they are UCLA and they have Darren Collison back as well as stud freshman Drue Holliday.
In the first game of Michigan's I've been able to watch, they look WAY improved this season. Manny Harris has had a strong start to the season and DeShawn Sims was a major force in tonight's victory over the Bruins. Why he isn't starting is surprising to me, but hopefully he will find his way in the lineup. True freshman Stu Douglass made some big shots for the Wolverines as well.
A win over Duke either tomorrow or in a couple weeks when they come to Ann Arbor will only further help fans forget the disappointing football season. How nice would it be if this is the year U-M can find its way back to the NCAA tourney for the first time in a long time.
Granted its still early, but I'm real encouraged by what I saw. Hopefully Beilein can continue moving things in the right direction.
Here are a few stories about the game
Ann Arbor News
Detroit Free Press
Detroit News
Los Angeles Times
USA Today
ESPN
Associated Press photos
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