As No. 7 Michigan prepares to open the Players Era men's tournament against San Diego State on Monday night in Las Vegas, Wolverines coach Dusty May has some goals in mind.

"I hope for some Vitamin D, I hope we stay healthy and I hope these three games in three days show us what we need to continue to do or do better to win the Big Ten tournament," May said.

Not that May doesn't want to go all-out to win this game. But with a top-10 team just four games into what he hopes will be a 40-game season, May is more than willing to play the long game if that's what it takes to see Michigan reach its maximum potential.

The Wolverines (4-0) thumped Middle Tennessee 86-61 at home Wednesday night, outscoring the Blue Raiders 50-31 in the second half. UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg pumped in 25 point

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