The national championship game is set. Will Villanova win its second title in the last three years, or will Michigan win its second title in program history? Here are three early keys to the final game of the college basketball season.
1. Is Michigan’s defense up to the challenge?
The last time Michigan allowed more than 72 points in a game was the day before Super Bowl LII, when the Wolverines surrendered 73 points to Minnesota. Sure, it took overtime for the Golden Gophers to get there, and, yeah, the Wolverines won by three, but the fact remains that Michigan did allow more than 72 points at some point this season.