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Michigan Hopes for Sweeter Outcome in Chicago Against Alabama After Bitter Big Ten Championship Loss
Michigan seeks to extend its NCAA run against Alabama, which reached the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive season, with star forward Lendeborg as a key factor, officials said.
- Top-Seeded Michigan faces fourth-seeded Alabama on Friday at the United Center for a Sweet 16 matchup. The Wolverines return to Chicago, where they lost the Big Ten Tournament championship game two weeks ago.
- Big Ten Player of the Year Lendeborg provides extra motivation, having hoped Alabama would recruit him after he left UAB last year. The star forward received no call from the Crimson Tide program.
- Alabama coach Nate Oats remains in contract talks despite interest from North Carolina. The Crimson Tide enters Friday missing guard Aden Holloway, suspended indefinitely following a felony arrest.
- Michigan coach Dusty May, who led Florida Atlantic to the 2023 Final Four, guides the Wolverines in his first season. Oats holds a 170-72 record over seven seasons at Alabama.
- Alabama reached the Elite Eight last season and the Final Four two years ago. Michigan matches its 2017-18 program record with 33 wins, positioning both teams as tournament contenders.
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