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How Michigan Basketball Ranks in the Big Ten According to KenPom and Torvik

2024-12-09

The transfer portal has taken the college athletics world by storm recently. It presents both opportunities and challenges. For most programs and players, it's a positive development. However, one of its byproducts is the added difficulty in offseason projections, especially in basketball. Predicting a team's lineup with a brand new starting five becomes nearly impossible.

Unraveling the Impact of the Transfer Portal on College Basketball

Tier 1: The Jumbled Top of the Conference

Purdue (KenPom: 12, Torvik: 16), UCLA (14/14), Illinois (17/10), Maryland (19/15), Oregon (20/26), Michigan (21/22), Michigan St. (22/20).Both KenPom and Torvik show a jumbled mess at the top of the conference. Neither site has a Big Ten team in the national top ten, but seven teams are in the 10-25 range. Michigan's inclusion in the top tier might surprise some, but they can compete with anyone when they avoid turnovers.In the last week's AP Poll, only Purdue (No. 8), Wisconsin (No. 11), and Illinois (No. 19) represented the Big Ten. However, as UCLA, Maryland, Oregon, Michigan, and Michigan St. continue to make noise, this is likely to change rapidly.

Tier 2: The Middle of the Pack

Ohio St. (29/32), Penn St. (33/38), Wisconsin (37/40), Indiana (44/39), Iowa (46/44).Michigan's win at the Kohl Center over then No. 11 Wisconsin was valuable. But both KenPom and Torvik consider the Badgers to be overrated as they are out of the top 25. Wisconsin has a potent offense but a relatively weak defense ranked 88th by KenPom. Similarly, Michigan's home win over Iowa was good, but Iowa is still finding its footing.

Tier 3: The Rebuilding Years

Northwestern (59/50), Nebraska (61/51), Rutgers (74/58).Rutgers is a big surprise as they were expected to contend for the conference crown with standout freshmen. But so far, they haven't received much help from their supporting cast. Nebraska and Northwestern were also expected to have rebuilding years, and that seems to be the case so far.

Tier 4: The Disappointing Teams

USC (93/85), Washington (104/107), Minnesota (111/112).There is a significant gap between Tier 3 and Tier 4 in the Big Ten. USC and Washington have been very disappointing this season. KenPom even ranks them below teams like Loyola Chicago, UC San Diego, and Santa Clara. It will be a tough transition for them.KenPom has some interesting features. It lists a conference ranking by Net Rating of the team expected to go.500 in conference play, which is a way to power rank conferences. This year, the Big Ten is second only to the SEC, with the Big 12 and Big East close behind.Also, the site lists the top five players in the conference, which currently includes Trey Kaufman-Renn of Purdue, Derik Queen of Maryland, John Tonje of Wisconsin, Nate Bittle of Oregon, and Braden Smith of Purdue. In my opinion, the on-court performance backs up these rankings.Offensively, the best teams so far are Purdue (No. 8 in ORtg), Wisconsin (No. 19), Oregon (No. 20), and Ohio St. (No. 22). Defensively, KenPom lists UCLA (No. 4 in DRtg), Michigan (No. 10), Maryland (No. 13), and Illinois (No. 17) in order of strength.In conclusion, it's still early in the college basketball season. But we are starting to see some teams fall behind while others are stuck at the top with no clear leader. This should make for some exciting basketball this winter!

Only one more half remains between VCU and the win they were expected to claim entering this evening. Currently leading Penn 36 - 25, they hold a slight cushion. VCU has won three consecutive matchups and is just one half away from another success. Will they make it four in a row, or will Penn step up and spoil their momentum? We'll find out soon.

VCU's Halftime Advantage - Can They Seal the Deal?

Current Records and Matchup

The Penn Quakers are facing off against the VCU Rams. Currently, Penn holds a record of 3 - 6, while VCU stands at 7 - 2. This matchup is set to take place at the Stuart Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia, on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7 p.m. ET. It will be televised on ESPN Plus, and fans can follow the action through the CBS Sports App or via online streaming on fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.). Ticket prices start at $14.00.

If the oddsmakers' predictions hold true, the future looks bright for VCU. They will be playing at home and welcoming the Penn Quakers. This season, the Rams have been scoring an average of 78.4 points per game, showing off their offensive prowess.

VCU's Recent Victories

Last Wednesday, VCU faced Georgia Southern and emerged victorious with an 89 - 54 score. This win was a dominant one, as they have now won six contests by 19 points or more this season. Max Shulga played a crucial role, going 6 for 8 from beyond the arc and scoring 29 points, which is the most three-pointers he has made since January. Phillip Russell also contributed with 17 points and two steals. The team worked well as a unit, finishing the game with 18 assists, easily outclassing their opponents who had only 9 assists.

VCU's winning streak at home now stands at five consecutive games, further solidifying their position.

Penn's Recent Setback

On Saturday, Penn's game was tied 30 - 30 at halftime but took a turn for the worse. They lost 60 - 47 to Drexel, marking their lowest-scoring match of the season so far. Nick Spinoso put in a good effort for the losing side, scoring 21 points along with 7 rebounds and 2 steals.

With this loss, Penn's season record drops to 3 - 6, suffering their second consecutive defeat.

Odds and Predictions

VCU is a significant 22.5 - point favorite against Penn according to the latest college basketball odds. The oddsmakers were accurate in setting the game as a 22.5 - point spread, and it has remained unchanged. The over/under for the game is 135.5 points. For all the latest college basketball picks, including this one, make sure to check SportsLine's advanced computer model and get your picks now.

В рамках проведения информационно-коммуникационной кампании регионального проекта «Укрепление общественного здоровья» состоялся важный диалог. С руководителем управления экологии Галиной Воробьевой беседовал главный врач БУЗ ВО «Воронежский областной клинический Центр общественного здоровья и медицинской профилактики» Наталия Вожова. Экология играет существенную роль в состоянии нашего здоровья, и этот диалог стал важным этапом в понимании этих связей.

Таглайн: «Здоровье и экология - неотъемлемые стороны»

Влияние экологии на организм

Экологическая среда имеет прямое влияние на наш организм. П ollutанты в воздухе, воде и почве могут привести к различным заболеваниям. Например, высокий уровень пыли и загрязнения воздуха может вызывать астму и другие респираторные заболевания. Вода, загрязненная химическими вещами, может повлиять на работу органов пищеварения и вызывать заболевания желудка и кишечника. Почва, загрязненная отбытиями промышленности, может стать источником токсичных веществ, которые попадают в наш организм через пищу.

Также экологические факторы могут влиять на психическое здоровье. Отсутствие чистого воздуха и зеленых пространств может привести к стрессу и депрессии. Поэтому важно учитывать экологические условия при сохранении и улучшении нашего здоровья.

Меры по защите здоровья от экологии

Чтобы защитить себя от негативных воздействий экологии, необходимо принять определенные меры. Это может включать в себя использование очистительных фильтров в домашних условиях, выбор экологически чистых продуктов питания, участие в экологических акциях и поддержка экологически чистых проектов. Также важно контролировать уровень загрязнения в окружающей среде и обращаться к медицинским специалистам, если есть признаки заболевания, связанные с экологией.

Региональные проекты, такие как «Укрепление общественного здоровья», играют важную роль в повышении сознания о том, как экология влияет на наше здоровье. Они предоставляют информацию и инструменты для защиты себя и окружающей среды.

Координация действий в области экологии и здоровья

Для эффективного сохранения и улучшения нашего здоровья необходимо координировать действия в области экологии и здоровья. Это означает сотрудничество между медицинскими специалистами, экологическими экспертами и правительственными органами. Они должны работать вместе для разработки и внедрения мер по защите здоровья и улучшению экологии.

Например, медицинские центры могут сотрудничать с экологическими организациями для проведения исследований и разработки рекомендаций по защите здоровья от экологии. Гораздо эффективнее будет совместное действие, чем отдельные попытки. Поэтому важно понимать важность этой координации и принимать соответствующие шаги.