4 observations from Michigan's dominant season-opening win

It was just Oakland but Michigan basketball looked like a national title contender in the season opener.
Nov 3, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) drives to the basket against Oakland Golden Grizzlies forward Tuburu Naivalurua (12) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) drives to the basket against Oakland Golden Grizzlies forward Tuburu Naivalurua (12) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Trey McKenney is a sharpshooter

If there was one perceived weakness for Michigan basketball coming into the season, it was 3-point shooting.

It didn't seem like a major issue with Will Tschetter, Nimari Burnett, Yaxel, Roddy Gayle, and LJ Cason on the roster, but more 3-point shooting felt like it was needed.

It's a good thing Michigan signed two of the best 3-point shooters in the 2025 class. Winters Grady didn't play last night. However, McKenney was 6-of-8 and looked every bit like a five-star recruit. Not only does he have the ability to run the offense as a combo guard, but he's also a dangerous spot-up shooter, as we saw last night, which allows him to play the perfect role as a freshman.

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