"Look, we're a team that really scores well inside ... And we literally couldn't generate any scoring there at all all night,"
"Gonzaga was the last of three straight Players Era opponents Michigan had dominated by 110 combined points, a harbinger of what was to come of the now No. 1 team in the country. Very few opponents have been able to figure out Dusty May and the Wolverines since. Their lone loss was decided by only three points, only four of their 25 wins have come by one possession, and their 10 victories by 30 or more points are best in Division I. It's no surprise they are well on their way toward earning the fourth NCAA tournament 1-seed in program history."
"At the heart of their success is a uniquely jumbo frontcourt. They start three transfers who are 6-foot-9 or taller -- Yaxel Lendeborg (UAB), Morez Johnson Jr. (Illinois) and Aday Mara (UCLA) -- who predominantly played the center position at their previous stops. It's not the first time May has had success leaning into size and unusual lineups; his pairing of 7-footers Danny Wolf and Vladislav Goldin carried them to a Big Ten tournament title and Sweet 16 appearance a year ago. But this season's frontcourt is bigger, better and looks poised to push for a national"
Michigan has become the country’s top team through overwhelming frontcourt size and transfer talent, producing lopsided wins and consistent dominance. The Wolverines have suffered just one close loss and have recorded more 30-point victories than any Division I team, demonstrating both depth and efficiency. The starting lineup features three transfers 6-foot-9 or taller who previously played center, bringing physicality and matchup advantages. Dusty May’s willingness to deploy unconventional, jumbo lineups has translated into tournament success and national recognition. The current roster appears poised to sustain high-level performance and contend for a top NCAA seed.
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