HAIL

Not only is Michigan as good as their record, they might be the best team in the nation at ths moment.

Led by POY candidate, Trey Burke, Michigan has steamrolled Northwestern and Iowa to open B1G play. Burke and Tim Hardaway form one of the nations most lethal backcourts. Both can shoot the ball and both can break down their opponent one-on-one. As a PG, Burke does a great job protecting the ball and running the offense.

As impressive as those two have been, Freshmen Mitch McGary, Nik Stauskas & Glenn Robinson III have been equally impressive. McGary struggles with fouls but provides another inside option to go with Jordan Morgan and is active on the glass on both sides of the court. McGary and Morgan have both been excellent at handling the rock and starting fast breaks as well.

Big Dog's kid is a better defender than his old man (I know, not that difficult) and is a more complete overall player. Not the natural scorer like his dad, Robinson works well without the ball and can attack the rim. Stauskas is the best shooter in the B1G and possibly in the nation. He's shooting 58% from 3 and has begun to attack the hoop to keep defenders honest.

The head coach is John Beilein who has adapted his coaching style to match the talent on the court and the Wolverines have played effortlessly and unselfish thus far.

The Wolverines are back and are a definite National title contender.