Michigan on Upset Alert: CBS Analyst Predicts NCAA Loss

0:00On March 16th, a top college basketball analyst has put Michigan on upset alert heading into the NCAA tournament. CBS expert Clark Kellogg labeled the Wolverine's vulnerable during the selection show on March 15th. He pointed to the season ending injury of Guard L.J. Kason as a big reason they might not chase a national title. Michigan just dropped an 80-72 decision to 7C Purdue in the Big Ten tournament final. That lost Bump them from the number 2 overall seed to number 3. Arizona jumped ahead to snag that spot while Michigan still earned a number 1 seed in the Midwest region. Fans and experts are buzzing about Kellogg's take. He doubled down, predicting third seed Virginia will win the region over Michigan. Not a single person on the CBS panel picked the Wolverines to cut down the nets for a championship. Michigan opens against the winner of UMBC and Howard, who are battling for the 16 seed. Selection committee chair Keith Gill confirmed the seeding shakeup came straight from that conference title game defeat.

1:02With injuries and a tough draw ahead, all eyes stay on whether Michigan can prove the doubters wrong in March madness.