Michigan basketball poised for No. 2 ranking

Rod Beard Comments Among John Beilein’s 11 wins this year, three have come in New York. “It’s a great feeling to go out and represent the university.” (John T. Greilick/Detroit News) Brooklyn, N.Y. — It's become a taboo topic around the Michigan basketball program. Coach John Beilein won't talk about it. The U-M players won't mention it. But the national polls are reflecting it — and college basketball fans and experts around the country believe it as well. The Wolverines are back — at least for the short term. After an 81-66 victory over West Virginia on Saturday night at the Barclays Center, U-M is 11-0, matching the 1988-89 team that won the national championship; the...