Michigan Basketball: 3 takeaways from heartbreaking UCLA loss
By Nick Popio
Johnny Juzang was unguardable.
The Kentucky transfer lit up the Michigan defense in the first with 18 of UCLA’s 27 points. He single-handedly took over the game to ignite the offense.
If it wasn’t for him UCLA wouldn’t have had much to hang their hats on. His performances during this entire journey for the Bruins is one of the reasons why they made it all the way to the elite 8.
Juzang rightfully made the final point on a free throw to push the Bruins on to the Final four as the Wolverines missed their last eight shots on the night. He ended the victory with 28, more than half of UCLA’s total output. Only Tyger Campbell managed to surpass the double-digit mark, as all five starters were the only players to break the seal for the Bruins.
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Juzang carried his teammates on his shoulders from the first four to the Final Four. It’s a remarkable ride that a rich, traditional, powerhouse program will remember for decades to come. Credit Mick Cronin for bringing his crew together in only his second year at the helm all the way to an improbable final four that no one expected.