March Madness Sweet 16 2017: Likability rankings

Mar 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) celebrates with forward D.J. Wilson (5) after defeating the Louisville Cardinals in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Joseph-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Moritz Wagner (13) and forward D.J. Wilson (5) celebrate during the second half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament against the Louisville Cardinals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Michigan Wolverines

When it comes to the definition of likable, no one is going to top the Michigan Wolverines right now. After the plane scare and the way the team has responded to it, it’s hard not to root for this team to go all the way.

When the coach runs into the locker room with a supersoaker squirting all the players after the win, it’s a sign that the chemistry has never been better for the program. This team has caught lightning in a bottle and is a real threat to make a run at the Final Four.

They’ve completed every test they’ve face thus far and have to be feeling great after defeating Louisville. Next up is the Oregon Ducks and this game has the potential for all the offense in the world to happen.

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Every year, there’s a story that tends to take over the NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines have the feel good story of March Madness in 2017 and there’s going to be a huge fan base behind them rooting for their success.

If they get by Oregon this week and are competing for a chance to go to the Final Four this weekend, then the energy in the arena will be second to none. On a likability scale of 1-10, this team is an 11 right now.

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