ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) – Little was expected of Michigan at the start of last season, and as late as January the program seemed trapped near the bottom of the Big Ten.
The team began to click down the stretch, not only making the NCAA tournament but routing Tennessee in its opening game before losing 73-71 to Duke.
If they can replace point guard Darius Morris — a second-round pick in the NBA draft — the Wolverines should feel optimistic because they return every other key player from a team that went 21-14 last season. Tim Hardaway Jr. came on strong toward the end of the season and ended up averaging 13.9 points. He made 76 3-pointers, one of four Michigan players with at least 45.
Michigan opens the season against Ferris State on Nov. 11 at newly renovated Crisler Arena.
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