Most figured Michigan basketball's path to the NCAA tournament depended on Caris LeVert.
While he returned today, it was the Wolverines’ other veterans who made the "Big Dance" seem far more likely.
Riding a massive second half from Zak Irvin and a dominant final two minutes from Derrick Walton Jr., the Wolverines upset No. 18 Purdue, 61-56 at Crisler Center.
The ripple effect is massive. While the victory pushed U-M ahead of Purdue in fourth place in the Big Ten – the teams were tied entering the game – the larger picture is much more secure.