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Andy Katz punishes Michigan men's basketball in power rankings after losing to MSU

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It wasn't the best week for Michigan men's basketball, at least not on the court. There were some fireworks before the Wolverines had their test against in-state rival Michigan State on Friday. Michigan extended Dusty May's contract which will keep him in Ann Arbor for the foreseeable future. But once the game began, Michigan didn't have many answers against Michigan State. The Wolverines held strong in the first half after a sluggish start, but the maize and blue couldn't do many things right in the second half and Michigan fell to its bitter rival, the Spartans.

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Following Michigan's 0-1 week, Andy Katz punished Michigan in his weekly power rankings. The college basketball analyst had Michigan at No. 7 last week, but after a disappointing game against Michigan State, the Wolverines fell 10 spots to No. 17 this week.

There are four Big Ten teams listed above Michigan. Maryland (No. 8), Michigan State (No. 9), and Wisconsin (No. 16) are playing better than the Wolverines right now, according to Katz.

It will be an action-packed week for Michigan. The Wolverines will play at Nebraska on Monday night before getting two home games to finish the week. Michigan will host Rutgers and Illinois to finish what will be a three-game week for May's squad. The Wolverines are now a half-game behind Michigan State for the Big Ten lead and this could be a week where Michigan rights its wrongs.

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TRENT KNOOP

Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

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