Why Michigan will win the national championship: I fell in love with this team during the Players Era Tournament over Thanksgiving. Michigan didn’t just beat San Diego State, Auburn, and Gonzaga—they humiliated them. That week made it clear the Wolverines have one of the best frontcourts in the country with Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, and Morez Johnson Jr. Their length suffocates teams at the rim and anchors the nation’s No. 1 defense in KenPom (with Duke as a close 1B). Opponents shoot just 44.3% from 2-point range and 30.2% from 3-point range.

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