Michigan Basketball: 3 Ways to defeat MSU without Isaiah Livers

Three-point production

The offense must flow through one of the five on the court, and Isaiah Livers was quickly becoming that for the Wolverines. Granted, Juwan Howard has stamped himself as the big man’s coach, which has led to Jon Teske taking over during vast stretches. However, there still has to be someone to compliment him and to keep the defense honest by not allowing them to collapse and double team at any moment. To summarize, there has to be a pure shooter from outside.

With that piece missing from the lineup and no clear successor, disbursement is going to be key until one of the three somewhat inconsistent long-distance threats locks in on the basket.

Franz Wagner might have the most potential of anyone on the roster, and in his career-high 21 points in the overtime loss to Oregon, the younger brother of Moe drilled four threes providing life to an otherwise pulseless offense.

David DeJulius, a prototypical Michigan point guard, is the undeniable sixth man and will be relied upon for both his ball-handling and three-point shooting, especially in the absence of Isaiah.

Eli Brooks is having a breakout season under new tutilage and is always a threat from the outside. But while Brooks has the highest ceiling out of the three, he also has the lowest floor.

One, two, or all three of them will become instrumental for a Wolverine victory in enemy territory.