College Basketball Team Reports: Michigan Wolverines

Belein: Just breaking down the tape ... what we can show these guys, about little plays that make a big difference. Whether it's a 50/50- ball, an action that

Michael Rosenberg | Nov 12, 2013

College Basketball Team Reports: Michigan Wolverines /

John Beilein is putting his faith in star sophomore Mitch McGary to lead the Wolverines. — John Beilein is putting his faith in star sophomore Mitch McGary to lead the Wolverines :: Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Belein: Just breaking down the tape ... what we can show these guys, about little plays that make a big difference. Whether it's a 50/50- ball, an action that we're running ... just technique. There were a couple of times we got stripped in transition. When you show it in the championship game, it makes a difference.

Published Nov 12, 2013

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