Michigan Men's Hoops vs UNC Asheville
Men's Hoops kicks off the season vs UNC Asheville at 830pm on BTN.
Apparently all the signs blocked out the game preview from our benevolent overlords.
UMHoops has us covered https://umhoops.com/2023/11/07/game-1-unc-asheville-at-michigan-preview/
November 7th, 2023 at 9:50 PM ^
not just chemistry but simply movement. Reed is so mobile and active on both ends. HD was a brick wall. It's different play style and this allows the entire team to be faster and more creative and athletic
November 7th, 2023 at 9:52 PM ^
I don’t remember Houstan being a particularly bad defender
November 7th, 2023 at 9:54 PM ^
We have wildly different memories of the 21-22 season then haha
(Edit - to be fair, he was better than Jett or HD)
November 7th, 2023 at 9:48 PM ^
The court looks dirty as hell. Looks like a YMCA floor. Especially on the Block M.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:13 PM ^
I was gonna neg, then i looked again… my feet are up on a coffee table made from old croaker center floor and uhh… looks the same. Also, not sure how to add a photo
November 7th, 2023 at 9:49 PM ^
Okay, Dug is looking all world, ball movement is good, bigs look agile, guards staying in front on defense...
November 7th, 2023 at 9:50 PM ^
Reed is so big - he looks like a man amongst boys out there.
November 7th, 2023 at 9:50 PM ^
This thing they’re doing where they track down the ball after they miss, so they can shoot again? They should keep doing it. I’m a fan.
November 7th, 2023 at 9:51 PM ^
Burnett has long ass arms.
November 7th, 2023 at 9:51 PM ^
This is a team. There is some addition through subtraction.
November 7th, 2023 at 9:52 PM ^
This is the style of basketball I like to see from Michigan on both ends of the floor. Even if they can't play to this level of shooting, I hope they can maintain this intensity of play. This is fun to watch
November 7th, 2023 at 10:02 PM ^
We will see how the year goes but I agree I love this style of play, physical but not dirty, efficient, great basketball. UNCA is a conference champ solid mid major which as we saw less than 24 hours ago, can make noise against big ten, top 5, and national title favorites*
*according to some certain green people anyways
November 7th, 2023 at 9:52 PM ^
This team has a ridiculous amount of chemistry considering half of them weren't here last year.
November 7th, 2023 at 9:53 PM ^
I think (hope) the defense is going to get figured out this year. Too many experienced and athletic guys for it to look like this. Offense looks really good, helps that we're hitting the open shots for the most part
November 7th, 2023 at 9:58 PM ^
lol, what’s wrong with the defense? Looks decent to me.
November 7th, 2023 at 9:55 PM ^
This is an interesting line up, a bunch up forwards and Dug.
November 7th, 2023 at 9:56 PM ^
Well this is a pleasant surprise.
November 7th, 2023 at 9:56 PM ^
Dug E Soph!
November 7th, 2023 at 9:58 PM ^
Love how Nkamhoua attacks the rim!
November 8th, 2023 at 8:39 PM ^
Definitely noticed that too. There were a few possessions in the second half where he caught the ball in the post and was quick and decisive taking the ball to the basket. No catching and holding on to the ball while the other players stood around waiting for him to do something.
November 7th, 2023 at 9:59 PM ^
DAYUM! That was some dunk. We got some authority on this team!
November 7th, 2023 at 9:59 PM ^
Pember looks like an artist’s colony lost its vagabond.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:04 PM ^
I grew up playing ball with the same hair as him and went to art school, he is my spirit player
November 7th, 2023 at 10:13 PM ^
Username like totally checks out man
November 7th, 2023 at 10:00 PM ^
What a great break from that other issue. This team looks together and seem to be really having fun. What a difference from last year.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:00 PM ^
Nkamhoua looks really good. Charles Matthews or Chaundee Brown like impact
November 7th, 2023 at 10:03 PM ^
I didn't see that coming but I you might be right.
Exactly what is needed to add to Dug and Reed.
November 8th, 2023 at 8:42 PM ^
I wouldn't be mad if he averaged 25/7 all season...
November 7th, 2023 at 10:00 PM ^
Olivier is getting open constantly, he's the Colston Loveland of basketball.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:00 PM ^
Well, I see the refs are in midseason form. That was all ball.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:01 PM ^
I'm liking what I'm seeing so far.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:02 PM ^
me too and I wasn't expecting this at all
November 7th, 2023 at 10:01 PM ^
This team looks completely different than they ever did last year. I don't even recognize more than half the players. They are a different team. I get the sense that they will be real easy to cheer for. I like their energy and effort. This is quite intriquing
November 7th, 2023 at 10:06 PM ^
I remember watching brunette in HS for prolific prep on a Overtime show, and vividly remember Oliver for TN last year, I thought we could have a better attitude and approach this year, and gsme one means nothing but love to see how they play together
November 7th, 2023 at 10:01 PM ^
For a first game I'm really impressed with the chemistry on the team, especially between Dug and Olivier, it's elite already with those two.
Very nice and extremely fun to watch.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:02 PM ^
Also seems like The Big Cheese is getter better at letting the game come to him.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:02 PM ^
Tschetter to Nkamhoua! Didn't expect that to be a thing.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:02 PM ^
How long before I should get excited? After the battle for Atlantis if they keep playing well?
November 7th, 2023 at 10:03 PM ^
Let’s schedule a game real quick against James Madison as a true measuring stick.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:04 PM ^
Just be excited to cheer for a team willing to play this way, and hopefully things go our way.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:13 PM ^
As usual I'm already there, but this time it just feels different. This team is playing well together
November 7th, 2023 at 10:04 PM ^
You can already see the way Ollie has been featured in this offense. It's got to be an absolute joy coming from the old flex run by Tennessee
November 7th, 2023 at 10:04 PM ^
Dude’s down 25, what on earth is he yapping about?
November 7th, 2023 at 10:07 PM ^
It’s like when teams celebrate after tackling Benjamin Hall with 4 minutes left in games down 40.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:07 PM ^
The joy this team is playing with is really spilling over to us. A wonderfully positive thread!
November 7th, 2023 at 10:08 PM ^
15+ ft disparity for the team being dominated in every phase. Just smh at these officials.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:11 PM ^
We were bound to go cold sometime...
November 7th, 2023 at 10:11 PM ^
Looks like Dug is going to set the record for “minutes played” this year, and enjoy every one of them.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:12 PM ^
Olivier’s size, skill and overall not having a glaring weakness reminds me of Livers, but this team feels like it has five guys who can carry the load any given night.
November 7th, 2023 at 10:14 PM ^
Nimari, Olivier, Tray, a soph Dug and Tarris, et al.
How cool would it be if we end up being a 2020/21 quality team?