Ann Arbor — Freshman wing Jett Howard and sophomore guard Kobe Bufkin admitted they had some butterflies in their stomachs before Michigan’s lone exhibition.
It was hard to tell as the duo powered the No. 22 Wolverines and their new-look roster to an 88-75 victory over Division II Ferris State on Friday at Crisler Center.
Howard and Bufkin put on a dazzling offensive display, combining for 51 points and nine made 3-pointers for Michigan, which put the finishing touches on its preseason preparations by shooting 53.6% from the field (30-for-56).
Howard led the way with 30 points in 22 minutes in his debut, shooting 10-for-12 from the field, 6-for-8 from 3-point range and 4-for-4 on free throws.