Michigan picked up its best road win of the season on Thursday night in Iowa City, riding a career night from Moussa Diabate to the necessary resume booster. It was a crucial win for Michigan’s NCAA Tournament chances and sets up another marquee road game on Sunday in Madison for a Wolverine team that has won seven of its last ten games.
Here are Five Takeaways from the road victory, including an in-depth look at DeVante’ Jones, Kobe Bufkin, key defensive improvements, and Hunter Dickinson’s passing.
The takeaways
- DeVante' Jones puts in a shift
- Hunter Dickinson's passing sets the tone
- Zone wrinkle works again
- Kobe Bufkin steps up
- Transition defense shows progress
Five Takeaways
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