Loyola-Chicago runs a patient offense with multiple 3-point-shooting threats and good ball movement. For the first time under their head coach, the Ramblers are playing really solid defense, avoiding fouls and limiting offensive rebounds. Sound familiar?
As Michigan prepares for its Final Four opponent, it will recognize itself on the tape and the stat sheet.
"They're a lot like us," John Beilein said on a conference call Monday. "They probably cut harder than us. They might pass the ball -- I think they have more assists than we do. They're just a really talented, experienced team that they've got a great plan, and they execute it as good as anybody we've seen all year long.