3 keys and a prediction for Michigan basketball vs. Arkansas

Michigan basketball has another test against Arkansas tonight and here are three keys and a prediction.
Michigan center Danny Wolf (1) makes a layup against Iowa guard Josh Dix (4) during the second half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.
Michigan center Danny Wolf (1) makes a layup against Iowa guard Josh Dix (4) during the second half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Shoot the ball better from deep

The Wolverines haven't shot the ball well from 3-point range in the last two games. That probably will need to change against Arkansas.

They allow just 30.2 percent to opponents, but the high-major teams have shot much better. For the most part, it feels like Michigan is getting good shots. They just need to make them.

Michigan wants to create shots at the rim and at the 3-point line. Getting the ball inside to Goldin will be key once again. You'll probably see Wolf and Goldin used in ball screens to try and create some positive matchups for the Wolverines.

But U-M shot 20 percent from 3-point range against Iowa and that won't cut it at MSG.