The No. 25-ranked University of Michigan men's basketball team (0-0) officially opens the season on Friday night (Nov. 13) with a 7 p.m. matchup against Northern Michigan at Crisler Center. Head coach John Beilein spent 18 minutes with the media Thursday afternoon (Nov. 12), discussing the challenges the Wildcats pose, Wolverines on the mend, this season's rotation and more.