Michigan guard Zavier Simpson on defense and team mentality Robin Buckson
Wichita, Kan. — It’s a coach’s job to identify weaknesses and exploit them. That’s how you win games, by probing and attacking. And not many coaches in college basketball do that better than Michigan’s John Beilein, whose offensive mastery is well-known in the game.
But the best also can admit their own shortcomings. And after 40-plus years at this, Beilein’s getting some recognition for that now, too. His Wolverines have suddenly grown defensive about their identity, scrapping their way to a 28-7 regular-season record, a Big Ten tournament title and a No.