Michigan received a once-in-lifetime experience to head overseas and soak up the iconic sights and sounds of London before playing in a historic game.
But the Wolverines wrapped up the memorable trip without the one thing they wanted most – a signature nonconference win.
The international affair ended on a sour note Sunday as Michigan fell to No. 19 Kentucky, 73-69, and lost grad transfer guard Jaelin Llewellyn to a knee injury in the second half of the inaugural Basketball Hall of Fame London Showcase at O2 Arena.
Junior center Hunter Dickinson finished with 23 points and nine rebounds, freshman wing Jett Howard scored 16 and sophomore guard Kobe Bufkin added 11 points for Michigan (5-3), which shot 39.