Bracket Watch: January 31st, 2012

It’s almost February and Selection Sunday is just 40 days away. As crazy as it seems, it’s time to start thinking about the NCAA tournament. Halfway through the Big Ten season, Michigan is in great position to not only make the tournament but to earn a high seed. As of now, most bracketologists have Michigan slotted somewhere between the four and seven seed lines. With nine games still remaining in the Big Ten season, there’s still a lot of basketball to be played for every team. Michigan’s position could move dramatically in either direction over the next month and a half. The Wolverines have won just one true road game (although the NCAA’s official RPI metrics include Oakland as a road game) and will certainly have to earn a high seed with five road games left on the docket. After the jump find an in-depth look at Michigan’s resume, a roundup of what notable bracketologists says about the Wolverines thus far, a look at the Big Ten’s NCAA tournament worthy teams and more. Nitty Gr...