Michigan Basketball Rockets to No. 1 in KenPom and NET Rankings After Dominant Start
If you’re looking for early-season dominance in college hoops, look no further than Ann Arbor. Michigan basketball has come out of the gates firing on all cylinders, and after a pair of statement wins, the Wolverines now sit atop both the KenPom and NET rankings - two of the most respected metrics in the sport.
Michigan’s rise to No. 1 in the KenPom rankings came after a jaw-dropping 40-point win over Gonzaga - their second consecutive blowout victory over a top-25 opponent. That’s not just impressive, it’s the kind of performance that turns heads nationally and sends a clear message: this team is for real.
These weren’t just flashy wins, either. They were surgical.
Michigan didn’t just beat ranked teams - they dismantled them. And in doing so, they’ve already stacked three Quad 1 wins, a metric the NCAA Tournament selection committee weighs heavily.
In short, Michigan isn’t just winning - they’re building a résumé that screams No. 1 seed potential.
For a program that’s seen its share of ups and downs in recent years, this start feels like a statement. And after a tough weekend on the football side of things, the basketball team’s red-hot start is exactly the kind of jolt Michigan fans needed.
Football Recruiting Stays Hot Despite Rivalry Loss
Even with the sting of a tough loss to Ohio State still fresh, Michigan football isn’t slowing down off the field. Head coach Sherrone Moore and his staff are keeping the momentum alive on the recruiting trail, landing two key commitments on Sunday - one in the 2026 class and another in 2027.
The headline grabber was the flip of four-star cornerback Jamarion Vincent out of Texas. At 6-foot-2 and 165 pounds, Vincent is ranked No. 168 nationally in the 247 Sports Composite for 2026. That’s a big-time pickup in a position of need, and a clear sign that Moore is making inroads in talent-rich states like Texas.
Not to be overshadowed, the Wolverines also locked in a major in-state commitment for 2027. Recarder Kitchen, a 6-foot-6, 240-pound EDGE and the No. 110 overall prospect in his class, pledged to Michigan on Sunday. He’s the second-highest ranked player in the state and a foundational piece for the future of the Wolverines’ defensive front.
It’s early, but Moore’s recruiting chops are already showing. Michigan may have taken a hit on the scoreboard this weekend, but on the trail, they’re still winning.
Wolverines Volleyball Punches NCAA Tournament Ticket
Michigan volleyball is dancing. The Wolverines earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament after a strong 21-10 season, and they’ll take on Xavier this Friday at 4 p.m. ET in the opening round.
If Michigan gets past Xavier, a tough test likely awaits in the second round against Pittsburgh - the tournament’s No. 4 overall seed. But for now, the Wolverines are back in the postseason, and with the kind of momentum they’ve built, they won’t be an easy out.
Hockey Stays Hot: Wolverines Sweep Harvard Behind Horcoff’s Heroics
The top-ranked Michigan hockey team added two more wins to the column over the weekend, sweeping Harvard in a gritty back-to-back that showed off both their scoring punch and their resilience.
Saturday’s win came in dramatic fashion. After building a lead with three second-period goals, Michigan gave up three in the third to send it to overtime.
But it was Will Horcoff who played the hero, burying a power-play goal to seal the 4-3 win and complete the sweep. Horcoff now has 18 goals in 18 games - a staggering pace for the 15-3 Wolverines.
He was just as electric on Friday, scoring twice in a 5-1 win that set the tone for the weekend. And freshman goaltender Jack Ivankovic deserves his flowers, too - he stopped 32 of 33 shots in that game, anchoring a defense that’s quietly been just as important as Michigan’s explosive offense.
From hoops to hockey, and recruiting battles to postseason bids, it’s been a big week for Michigan athletics. And if this momentum holds, there’s a lot more to come.