Dusty Might didn’t waste any time with scouting for the nationwide championship recreation — earlier than he even knew if Michigan would advance.
The Wolverines’ head coach was courtside watching UConn’s recreation towards Illinois within the Last 4 on Saturday, hours forward of their recreation towards Arizona at Lucas Oil Stadium, in response to the Discipline of 68’s Jeff Goodman.
Michigan could have an opportunity to make use of Might’s observations after it blew out Arizona, 91-73, in its showdown between No. 1 seeds, because the victory secured a matchup with UConn on Monday.
In a means, it’ll be a becoming championship recreation for Might.
Earlier than he ended up at Michigan, he was the architect behind the Florida Atlantic staff that superior to the Last 4 in 2023 earlier than falling to San Diego State — with the Aztecs then dropping to the Huskies two days later, kickstarting UConn’s back-to-back championships underneath Dan Hurley.
Might missed out on his likelihood to face the Huskies then.
Three years later, after one different March Insanity look after which his first season after bolting to Michigan, Might will get that chance.
It gained’t be simple, as Wolverines star Yaxel Lendeborg injured his knee and ankle Saturday.
He was in a position to return to the sport, however his standing — and what stage he’ll be capable to carry out at — stays a bit unknown, although Lendeborg insisted postgame that he wouldn’t miss the championship recreation.
The Huskies and Hurley could have an opportunity to assert their third title in 4 seasons with a victory towards Michigan, as UConn held off a late rally by Illinois to advance.
With Might occupying his courtside seat, Tarris Reed Jr. led the Huskies with 17 factors and 11 rebounds and Braylon Mullins — the Elite Eight hero — added 15.
“Based mostly on how our system is designed, we do really feel prefer it’s a problem to arrange for us,” Might advised reporters Sunday throughout his press convention, “however I additionally really feel like UConn on a brief prep is difficult, as nicely. Possibly one of many causes we’re each nonetheless standing and have been in a position to advance in these event settings.”
Might tried to increase his preparation window as a lot as potential together with his early scouting from Lucas Oil Stadium.
And now, he’ll get an opportunity for that to pay dividends.
