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Michigan Basketball: 3 things we learned vs Nebraska

By Sean ODonnell

Feb 1, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers center Eduardo Andre (35) is defended by Michigan Wolverines forward Moussa Diabate (14) as guard Bryce McGowens (5) is defended by guard Kobe Bufkin (2) in the first half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers center Eduardo Andre (35) is defended by Michigan Wolverines forward Moussa Diabate (14) as guard Bryce McGowens (5) is defended by guard Kobe Bufkin (2) in the first half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Michigan basketball clawed their way back into the game against Nebraska to edge out a grueling game 85-79 in a must-win game for the Wolverines.

Well, it seems as if we get a new Michigan basketball team every game. We saw the Wolverines not showing any effort when trailing against Michigan State, but trailing against Nebraska they never let off the gas and got themselves back into the game.

While this was a good win for the Wolverines, there are still questions that are left unanswered with subpar coaching. However, there is one thing for certainty though…

1. Hunter Dickinson is the lifeline of this team

It clearly does not matter if Dickinson averages 50 or 20 this team struggles to win. Even with Dickinson putting up video game numbers every night it seems the Wolverines have a tough time playing a full game.

People questioned if Dickinson deserved the All-American label at the beginning of the season, well here we are and it’s safe to say he most certainly did. He needs to just keep doing him because if he falls behind, this team is not making the tournament.

2. Michigan basketball’s 3-point shooting is atrocious

The Wolverines shot a staggering 2-of-15 from deep against Nebraska, and you wonder why the Wolverines struggled so much. They shot 15% against Michigan St, 10% against Illinois, 20% against Rutgers, 16% against Minnesota.

That’s all of Michigan’s in-conference losses, which are seemingly supported by the numbers. You can’t shoot that bad and win games. If Michigan basketball starts shooting better, we may see better results but until then we can only hope.

3. DeVante is showing more flashes of excellence

It seems that every other game DeVante Jones is having himself a night and contributing in a big way to the success of the Wolverines, then other nights it seems he’s just not contributing, but rather hurting the Wolverines.

While consistency is an issue another big issue is turning the ball over. Devante went a good stretch of not turning it over, but has turned it over at least two times the last 5 games and at least once in the last 9 games.

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However, his production is improving, hence the flashes of excellence title but still consistency and recklessness continues to be an issue.

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