Six big picture thoughts on Michigan as return to play nears

Michigan finally returned to practice this week and will play its first game in over three weeks on Sunday afternoon. The Wolverines were playing as well as any team in the country when they shut down, but it is anyone’s guess how they look when they return. The lengthy pause in basketball operations felt like a good chance to take a step back and evaluate this Michigan team for what it is, what it can be, and what might trip it up down the line.