NCAA Basketball: State of Michigan power rankings (D-I) after 1 month
By Ryan Kay
We have already looked at the NCAA Basketball mid-major power rankings as well as the latest Big Ten power rankings and now we will look at the first power rankings for the state of Michigan. Each of the seven teams have at least played eight games at this point in the season, here is a look at how and why these seven teams are ranked in these initial state of Michigan power rankings
What are the four ranking systems used in these power rankings?
The four specific formulas used to decide the order of these power rankings and the four individual systems of rankings are shown below. The teams with the lowest overall point totals are ranked the highest in these power rankings as these rankings are strictly data-driven by the numbers provided by the various ranking systems used in these power rankings. The ranking of these teams are based on all games played through 12/04/22.
Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings
The College Basketball Power Index (BPI)
Sagarin’s College Basketball Ratings
Are these power ranking subjective and up for debate?
Yes, most certainly as there are no college basketball power rankings that are perfect and flawless and these specific state of Michigan power rankings use certain chosen criteria from four ranking systems that are unique and different from other college basketball power rankings. Ranking the individual seven state of Michigan teams from the Big Ten, Horizon, and Mid-American conference is challenging, difficult, and somewhat arduous and open for a healthy debate and conversation among readers of these power ranking and those who may watch, host podcasts, and write about the various basketball programs.
Here is now a look at the first state of Michigan power rankings for the 2022-2023 season.
. Broncos . 7. team. 500. . 2-6
Western Michigan
Best Win: CSUN (82-66)
Number of wins over a power five conference teams: Zero
Number of victories over high tier mid major teams not in a Power Five conference: Zero
Notable Defeats: At Minnesota (60-61), Cleveland State (49-71), and at Dayton (47-67)
Non-Conference Record: 2-6
RPI Ranking: 344
KenPom Ranking: 314
College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 271
Sagarin Ranking: 320
Quadrant 1 Wins: Zero
Quadrant 2 Victories: Zero
Quadrant 3 Wins: Zero
Total Points from Rankings: 1,256
6. team. 499. . 2-7. . Eagles
Eastern Michigan
Best Win: At Florida International (80-68)
Number of wins over a power five conference teams: Zero
Number of victories over high tier mid major teams not in a Power Five conference: Zero
Notable Defeats: Michigan (83-88), at Bradley (61-89), Florida Atlantic (73-101), and Winthrop (87-101)
Non-Conference Record: 2-7
RPI Ranking: 347
KenPom Ranking: 309
College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 309
Sagarin Ranking: 280
Quadrant 1 Wins: Zero
Quadrant 2 Victories: Zero
Quadrant 3 Wins: Zero
Total Points from Rankings: 1,245
5. team. 498. . 4-4. . Chippewas
Central Michigan
Best Win: At Houston Christian (90-84)
Number of wins over a power five conference teams: Zero
Number of victories over high tier mid major teams not in a Power Five conference: Zero
Notable Defeats: At Minnesota (60-68), At Marquette (73-97), and at Cal Baptist (61-77)
Non-Conference Record: 4-4
RPI Ranking: 309
KenPom Ranking: 278
College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 283
Sagarin Ranking: 251
Quadrant 1 Wins: Zero
Quadrant 2 Victories: Zero
Quadrant 3 Wins: Zero
Total Points from Rankings: 1,121