Matchup Breakdown: Michigan vs. Villanova

Michigan faces Villanova on Thursday (7:15 p.m, TBS) with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line. We’ve already taken a first look at the Wildcats, but today’s preview dives deeper into the personnel. We go player-by-player and break down the strengths, matchups and scouting reports for Villanova’s key players.

Here’s a full rundown of Thursday’s individual matchups with shot charts, advanced stats, video and more.

Still to come

  1. Eli Brooks vs. Collin Gillespie
  2. DeVante' Jones vs. Justin Moore
  3. Caleb Houstan vs. Brandon Slater
  4. Moussa Diabate vs. Jermaine Samuels
  5. Hunter Dickinson vs. Eric Dixon

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