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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 14: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines talks with head coach Dusty May against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half during the semifinals of the 2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 14, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Michigan fans and fans across the country.
Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Michigan is a No. 1-seed in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament, with their first game coming on Thursday against either UMBC or Howard.
If Michigan advances to the Round of 32, they’ll play either No. 8 Georgia or No. 9 Saint Louis.
The farther Michigan advances, the more difficult their matchups will be. Michigan with the best draw out of all 4 #1 seeds in the Midwest Region Michigan vs Virginia in the Elite 8? pic.