Michigan has played seven games this season and is set to enter an important stretch with games at North Carolina, vs. Indiana, at Ohio State, vs. UCLA, and at Ohio State.
Here are three things that I like about this young Michigan team early on and three things that should cause some concern.
Charles Matthews passing out of the pick and roll
He can still look a bit stiff or upright. At times he can be tentative with the ball and teams are going to continue to go under screens until he proves he’s a consistent shooter. But Charles Matthews is emerging as a legitimate pick and roll playmaker for the Wolverines. Right now, that makes him the only one on the roster.
Still to come
- Charles Matthews passing out of the pick and roll
- Moritz Wagner attacking off of pindown action
- Charles Matthews creating transition offense
- Moritz Wagner's post-up defense
- The search for a playmaking guard
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