May overhauled Michigan’s roster with transfers from schools like Auburn, Alabama, and Ohio State, to name a few. UC San Diego plucked its best players from Hawai’i-Hilo, Southern Nazarene, Lynn, and Azusa Pacific, all Division II programs.

Michigan played its best basketball since January at the Big Ten Tournament over the weekend and was rewarded with a 5 seed and a matchup with a top-40 KenPom opponent. The Wolverines are headed to Denver to face the UC San Diego Tritons on a quick turnaround and at altitude.

For the first time in three years, Michigan plays in the NCAA Tournament and their opponent is here for the first time. Michigan was given the No.