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Michigan Hoops Faces Vegas Gauntlet Unbeaten
24 Nov
Summary
- Michigan basketball enters the Players Era Festival with a 4-0 record.
- Coach May seeks to test team's resilience and growth in Las Vegas.
- Wolverines aim to improve 3-point shooting and ball security this week.
Michigan basketball, ranked No. 6, carries an undefeated 4-0 record into the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. Coach Dusty May views this demanding tournament, featuring 11 top-50 KenPom teams, as a crucial developmental opportunity. His primary goal is to assess the team's ability to handle adversity and learn on the fly, aiming to build towards Big Ten Tournament contention.
The Wolverines are specifically targeting improvements in their 3-point shooting, which has faltered in recent games, and better ball security to counter aggressive defensive opponents. Facing formidable defensive teams like San Diego State and Auburn, Michigan will likely need to rely on a deeper rotation, potentially giving freshman Winters Grady more playing time.
While the tournament offers a chance for significant resume-building wins, May maintains a growth mindset, emphasizing continuous improvement regardless of outcomes. The team's identity is still forming, but their toughness has been a consistent positive, setting the stage for a challenging but potentially rewarding week in the desert.
