WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Wolverines hid in the white tiled shower room just off the walkway between the basketball arena and the locker room, awaiting their head coach, John Beilein, and their plans for a sneak attack celebration.
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Derrick Walton Jr., one of the stars of Thursday's (March 9) 75-55 win over Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament, wore a wide smile and laughed for joy. This was going to be fun.
Beilein approached the locker room and knew something was up.