Season Over as Michigan Loses to Wisconsin

The men's basketball team ended their dismal season today as they lost to Wisconsin in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament 51-34. The Wolverines struggled today, managing to shoot only 20% from the field and 25% from three point range. Michigan managed to set a record today with the lowest point total in Big Ten Tournament history by only scoring 34 points. A big reason for the lack of scoring today was the play of Sims and Harris, or should I say the lack there of. Our two best players shot 3 of 22 from the floor and had 10 points combined. The All Big Ten Freshman couldn't get it going today, mainly because of the smothering defense of Michael Flowers. Flowers seemed to get into Manny's head early and stayed there all game. The lone bright spot of the game was Anthony Wrights play. He got the start again today and was the leading scorer finishing with 11 points. If Anthony can continue to improve we will have a legitimate third scoring option next year.

All in all the season was a disappointment. I mean, who can really say they are satisfied with 10 wins? What I am most impressed with is the fight this team showed all year. They never seemed to give up despite their shooting woes and all the losing. Toward the end of the year we started seeing an offense actually being run and the players having more confidence in Beilein's system. That confidence can only improve over the summer and heading into next year. I'm expecting the team to be more competitive next year as Coach Beilein is able to bring in some of his own players and continue to develop guys like Sims, Harris, Grady, and Wright. Lets hope for more to cheer about with Michigan basketball next year!! Until next time, Go Blue!