Michigan jumps to No. 1
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Michigan is No. 1 in the Associated Press men's college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years, ending Arizona's nine-week reign at the top.
Coach Matt Painter ran a smart set to get his team going early and opened with it in overtime to take the lead back. Nebraska plays a no-middle defense and uses the bottom man (called the most important guy or “MIG”) to shadow the post because it brings a post double from the baseline as soon as the ball is passed inside.
The Arizona Wildcats are holding off a Big Ten school, and they could meet deep down the road when it matters the most.
After another exciting week in men's college basketball, Andy Katz has revealed his latest NCAA tournament bracket predictions as Michigan, UConn, Arizona and Duke remain No. 1 seeds. Take a look at his newest predicted 68-team field.
Michigan basketball is the last Power Four team with one loss and has won 10 straight to ascend to No. 1 team in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.