Another thing I just love about Yaxel: He totally bought in to the history of Michigan. He came in and totally embraced everything about the school and the players who came before him. He just understood the assignment in every way and leaves as a Michigan Man with a big ring!
Curt Cignetti and Dusty May were hired four months apart, taking over teams that had won 25 percent of their games the previous season, and both won national titles in Year 2.
In a season of iconic images, this may be the defining shot of this year’s Michigan basketball team.
It says all you need to know about this squad and its coach. It’s not just that they were good, it’s that they knew how good they were.
Never rattled by the opponent, the moment or the environment.