YPSILANTI, Mich. — National respect for the Toledo men’s basketball team poured in this week.
The Rockets got votes in the Associated Press and Coaches Top 25 polls. College basketball maestro Andy Katz gave UT a shoutout in his weekly rankings. It’s hard not to notice what Toledo’s done on the hardwood, and it became even more apparent during Tuesday’s 86-66 victory at Eastern Michigan.
Offense? Check. The Rockets shot 53 percent.
Defense? Check. Eastern Michigan was limited to 24-of-65 shooting.
Coaching? Check. Toledo outscored the Eagles 55-38 after a slow start.
Fundamentals? Check.