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Michigan Basketball: Wolverines go from unwatchable to title contenders

By Brian Rosen

Mar 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Derrick Walton Jr. (10) reacts against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Joseph-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Derrick Walton Jr. (10) reacts against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Joseph-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Moritz Wagner (13) reacts after making a basket against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Moritz Wagner (13) reacts after making a basket against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

What’s Next

Michigan players keep responding to reporters with the same mindset: Why Not Us?

As the Wolverines march through whatever stands in their way, it becomes tougher to deny that this team might have destiny on its side.

Michigan took down an offensive titan in the first round by draining 16 three-pointers.

Michigan then took down a Final Four contender by ditching the three ball and winning the battle in the paint.

The Wolverines commit very few fouls and don’t turn the ball over.

Last but not least, this team is having a ball. John Beilein has a reputation for being a strictly-business guy but turned into a little kid with his buddies in the locker room following the win over Louisville.

The Wolverines are red-hot and more relaxed than ever.

A win over Oregon would lead to a matchup with the winner of Kansas and Purdue. The Final Four looms after that. Despite the tough potential draws, nothing seems too daunting for Michigan basketball.

Next: Wolverines go from unwatchable to title contenders

Dillon Brooks and Tyler Dorsey of Oregon will be ready for the challenge. Michigan basketball is firing on all cylinders in every aspect of the game; it will be ready too. Thursday night can’t come soon enough.

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