Wichita, Kan. — Michigan doesn’t believe the hype.
In fact, the Wolverines refuse to listen to the effusive praise and lofty projections.
Since the NCAA Tournament bracket was unveiled on Sunday, Michigan has quickly become the chic pick in office pools across the nation and has been at the center of plenty Final Four chatter.
ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas and Oakland University basketball coach Greg Kampe both tabbed Michigan as legit contenders who will be one of the last four teams standing in San Antonio later this month.
The Wolverines even opened with 8-1 odds to win the national championship, according to online sportsbook VegasInsider.