Oakland and No. 7 Michigan might be located roughly an hour from each other, but they don't have an extensive shared history. The season-opening game between the two teams Nov. 3 in Ann Arbor will mark just their second matchup since 2011 and the first since 2020. Michigan enters this season with great expectations after bringing in several high-profile transfers following a Big Ten tournament title and a Sweet 16 appearance last season. The frontcourt could be the best in the country, with potential NBA lottery pick Yaxel Lendeborg (UAB) and potential first-rounders Aday Mara (UCLA) and Morez Johnson (Illinois) having transferred to the program. Also coming in is point guard Elliot Cadeau from North Carolina. Add returnees L.J. Cason, Roddy Gayle, Nimari Burnett and Will Tschetter, and a

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