What to know about Michigan entering NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
The Michigan Wolverines are the lone opponent standing between Alabama and a trip to the Elite Eight. Here is a preview of the Wolverines.
On Friday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide will make their fourth consecutive Sweet 16 appearance, doing so with a matchup against the Michigan Wolverines. One of college basketball's top teams, the Wolverines have consistently ranked among the nation's best throughout the 2025-26 season, and as a result, are a No. 1 seed in this year's NCAA Tournament.
Since earning that No. 1 seed, Michigan has certainly looked the part as well, routing both No. 16 Howard and No.
9 Saint Louis in the first and second rounds, respectively. Michigan has scored at-least 95 points in both games also, and are now set to make their second Sweet 16 appearance in two seasons under head coach Dusty May. Following is everything you need to know about Michigan ahead of Friday night's Sweet 16 showdown in Chicago.
Michigan Wolverines 2025-26 overview Conference: Big Ten Record: 33-3 overall (19-1 Big Ten) Ranking: No. 3 in USA TODAY Sports Men's Basketball Coaches Poll , No. 3 in AP Poll NCAA Tournament Seed: No.