March 23, 2013

2013 Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament

Adam Glanzman/Daily

Wolverines’ transition offense, Albrecht play big roles against Havoc defense

BY COLLEEN THOMAS

All Michigan had to do to get around the Rams’ pressure was outrun them. Ideally, sophomore point guard Trey Burke brought the ball up the court — he would simply outrun his defender — but if VCU would trap Burke, a quick pass to junior guard Tim Hardaway Jr. or freshman guard Nik Stauskas would allow the Wolverines to set up their offense.

March 21, 2013

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Without Burke, a confident Hardaway emerges as leader on offense

BY COLLEEN THOMAS

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Eventually, it was obvious. Sophomore guard Trey Burke just wasn’t going to have his typical offensive game Thursday against South Dakota State. Without a little help from someone else, the Michigan men’s basketball team was destined for another first-round upset and a short trip home from the Palace of Auburn Hills.

March 21, 2013

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Burke looks to bounce back as Michigan advances to face VCU and 'Havoc' defense

BY EVERETT COOK

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — With 11 minutes left in the Michigan men’s basketball team’s 71-56 victory over South Dakota State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, it looked like the Wolverines were in trouble. Michigan’s star, its backbone and floor general, sophomore point guard Trey Burke, had fallen hard to the floor, landing sharply on the hardwood.

March 20, 2013

Adam Glanzman/Daily

HOLDING COURT: Nik Stauskas’ growth into a sharpshooter

BY COLLEEN THOMAS

In the rear of a Mississauga, Ont. home, there’s no frozen pond for a young Canadian athlete to skate around, nor a pool for kids to enjoy in the summertime. Instead, a green and red, half-length basketball court sits in the yard waiting for someone to pick up a basketball and play.

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