Michigan’s matchup with Villanova is the focus of the week, but the Wolverines also won two games in a row for the first time since early February. They played their best basketball of the season at the most important time of the season despite being shorthanded with DeVante’ Jones’ injury.
With a bit of time to reflect on the week, here’s a closer look at what clicked for Michigan, what is sustainable, and what might become an issue in the second week of the NCAA Tournament.
Still to come
- Frankie Collins makes a defensive impact
- Hunter Dickinson is nearly unstoppable
- On-ball Eli Brooks gets the job done
- Matchups are still everything
- Preseason talent pays off
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