No. 11 seed Michigan is going to the Sweet 16 for the fifth-consecutive season and former Wolverines Fab Five members Chris Webber and Ray Jackson were in the house to see it.
Following the Wolverines’ big win over No. 3 Tennessee, Michigan head coach Juwan Howard located Webber and Jackson and they all celebrated the win.
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Here is what Howard had to say about his celebration with Webber and Jackson, via Wolverines Wire:
“It was a beautiful moment to be here and to witness guys that I’ve been in the trenches with, Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Ray Jackson, and then to see my big brother, Mark Hughes, a guy that helped recruit me to come here to the University of Michigan.
Mark told me back when I was in high school that my years at Michigan would be years that would mold me into a man; that if I continue to stay here and grow, I would have a lot of success and become a champion.
To see him out here supporting this team and taking time from their schedule, away from their families, it means a lot. I will never forget this day, and I appreciate all the support. They have behind the scenes been in my corner from day one.”
MICHIGAN DEFEATS TENNESEE TO MARCH ON TO SWEET 16
Michigan is going to the Sweet 16!
For the fifth-straight season, the No. 11 seed Michigan Wolverines have advanced to the Sweet 16 following a 76-68 win over No. 3 Tennessee.
It was not the prettiest performance by the Wolverines as they turned the ball over 15 times in the contest and gave up numerous uncontested layups to the Volunteers guards.
But when all was said and done, Hunter Dickinson dominated with 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help Michigan outscore Tennessee 44-31 in the second half.
Up next for the Wolverines will be either No. 2 Villanova or No. 7 Ohio State.
GO BLUE!
