The Wolverine Daily Newsstand: December 4

Looking 𝒐𝒉 𝒔𝒐 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉 as we enter the KFC Yum! Center for tonight's game.#GoBlue 〽️🏀 pic.twitter.com/LbvymnhR4j

— Michigan Men's Basketball (@umichbball) December 3, 2019

The least talked about reason for Michigan's incredible start?

Wing play.

Eli Brooks and David DeJulius are averaging a combined 21.9 PPG and are 27-55 from 3-point range.

A year ago, they combined to average 3.1 PPG.

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) December 3, 2019

Tonight will be the first time Michigan faces the top-ranked team in the AP Poll (in CBB) since U-M was edged by Arizona at home on Dec. 14, 2013.

Last time Michigan beat the top-ranked team in the AP Poll: Dec. 13, 1997 (vs. Duke, 81-73).

— Drew Hallett (@DrewCHallett) December 3, 2019

Shoot-Around ✅#GoBlue 〽️🏀 pic.twitter.com/lRu0bPlYtp

— Michigan Men's Basketball (@umichbball) December 3, 2019

It’s #GivingBlueDay ! Please consider donating to pediatric rehibilitation at Mott’s to help kids like this one. https://t.co/O85uTdjxs4 pic.twitter.com/fPFoygxziP

— Aidan Hutchinson (@aidanhutch97) December 3, 2019

The Louisville students LOVE @DickieV pic.twitter.com/r6w6UEtGh3

— Ashley Bastock (@AshleyBastock42) December 4, 2019

I would guess you'll see an Alabama-Michigan Citrus Bowl. They're not obligated to go by rankings, and that's too juicy to pass up.

— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) December 4, 2019

Louisville’s men’s basketball team had to vacate its 2013 national championship win over Michigan. The Cardinals took the banner down, but their student section made their own for tonight’s game against Michigan. pic.twitter.com/AHiYCR44Wa

— Daniel Dash (@danieldash428) December 4, 2019

Tough one tonight, but we will bounce back. Big Ten play starts on Friday. Time to put in the work.#GoBlue 〽️🏀 pic.twitter.com/QlAI25Nncl

— Michigan Men's Basketball (@umichbball) December 4, 2019

Senior @Xaviersimpson3 now has 5⃣0⃣0⃣ career assists, making him just the fourth Wolverine to eclipse 500 in their career.

Simpson joins Gary Grant (731), Rumeal Robinson (576) and Antoine Joubert (539) in Michigan laurels.#GoBlue 〽️🏀 pic.twitter.com/OsfTQZmQtz

— Michigan Men's Basketball (@umichbball) December 4, 2019

A reporter asked Juwan Howard how much of tonight’s loss can be attributed to fatigue from the Bahamas.

Juwan’s response?

“We don’t make excuses, sir.”

— Daniel Dash (@danieldash428) December 4, 2019

One of Juwan Howard’s strengths as a coach is his calm and cool demeanor. He has been mentored well by Eric Spoelstra, Pat Riley & Steve Fisher. He will use this loss as a valuable teaching point.

— Tim McCormick (@TimMcCormick40) December 4, 2019