Ann Arbor — Michigan coach Juwan Howard issued a challenge to sophomore center Hunter Dickinson at halftime.
Go out and be dominant.
After sitting much of the first half due to foul trouble, Dickinson did just that. He poured in 26 points — 20 of those coming over the final 20 minutes — spearheaded a second-half rally and rescued Michigan in Tuesday's 85-79 win over Nebraska at Crisler Center.
“I love how he responded,” Howard said. “In the second half he was challenged, and he stepped up. He became that force, became that best player, became that No.