November 19, 201510 yr Friday night in Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, as part of the Gavitt Tip-Off Challenge between the Big East and the Big Ten, Xavier visits Michigan for their first meeting since the 1989 NCAA Tournament. Both teams are 2-0, but both are taking a big step up in weight class for this game. Thoughts for the game? It is 9:00 PM on Friday the 20th, and will be aired on the Big Ten Network. I like Michigan by about 6 in a very good and entertaining game.
November 19, 201510 yr I like your margin of victory. X will give Michigan all it wants, but the Wolverines hold court in the end.
November 20, 201510 yr PG position is the concern for me. Think in the end, they'll have another solid season but I see that as the downfall for them. Trevon Blueitt needs (and I think he will) to have a big year.
November 20, 201510 yr Author PG position is the concern for me. Think in the end, they'll have another solid season but I see that as the downfall for them. Trevon Blueitt needs (and I think he will) to have a big year. Look at my post in the Xavier / Mizzou thread, you'll see I'm in full agreement...defensively especially.
November 20, 201510 yr Look at my post in the Xavier / Mizzou thread, you'll see I'm in full agreement...defensively especially. Read, and agree with it all. LAJ is a solid defender. Think he gets the start over Sumner against teams with a stud PG? I honestly start Austin Jr. would be the #1 guy from day 1.
November 20, 201510 yr Author Read, and agree with it all. LAJ is a solid defender. Think he gets the start over Sumner against teams with a stud PG? I honestly start Austin Jr. would be the #1 guy from day 1. Chris values scoring the ball, and Sumner is far better on that end than Larry, so I don't think you'll see Sumner lose his spot. Hard to play them together without putting Myles. Remy, or Macura on the bench, which he will be reticent to do.
November 20, 201510 yr Author An interesting over/under for tonight's game: Caris LeVert points vs. Xavier's Rebounding Margin. The game might be settled as simply as who wins that battle.
November 20, 201510 yr Homecourt advantage will be difficult to overcome for X . . . Michigan by single digits, hitting more FTs in the end.
November 21, 201510 yr A D3 transfer for UM has hit 2 3s this half. Go them to within 2 but now X is up 5. Lots of time.
November 21, 201510 yr Levert has 22 for UM. Just hit a 3 to get them to 2. Then my man JP hits a 3 for X to back up 5. 9:17
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