What to know about Michigan entering NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

On Friday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide will make their fourth consecutive Sweet 16 appearance, doing so with a matchup against the Michigan Wolverines.

One of college basketball’s top teams, the Wolverines have consistently ranked among the nation’s best throughout the 2025-26 season, and as a result, are a No. 1 seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament.

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Since earning that No. 1 seed, Michigan has certainly looked the part as well, routing both No. 16 Howard and No. 9 Saint Louis in the first and second rounds, respectively. Michigan has scored at-least 95 points in both games also, and are now set to make their second Sweet 16 appearance in two seasons under head coach Dusty May.

Following is everything you need to know about Michigan ahead of Friday night’s Sweet 16 showdown in Chicago.

Michigan Wolverines 2025-26 overview

Record: 33-3 overall (19-1 Big Ten)

NCAA Tournament Seed: No. 1 in Midwest Region

Michigan comes into Friday night’s matchup with an overall record of 33-3, which also included a 19-1 mark in Big Ten play to win the conference’s regular season title. The Wolverines were also a consensus top five ranked team nationally entering the NCAA Tournament, and have an impressive resume headlined by wins over Illinois, Purdue, Michigan State, and Gonzaga.

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Michigan Wolverines 2025-26 coaching staff

Michigan head coach Dusty May talks to guard Elliot Cadeau (3) before a play against Saint Louis during the first half of NCAA Tournament Second Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Assistant Coach: Mike Boynton Jr.

Assistant Coach: Justin Joyner

Assistant Coach: Akeem Miskdeen

Assistant Coach: Kyle Church

Assistant Coach: Drew Williamson

Dusty May is currently in his second season as the head coach at Michigan. May, the 2025-26 Big Ten Coach of the Year, owns a combined 60-13 record during his time at Michigan with two NCAA Tournament appearances.

Michigan Wolverines 2025-26 stats

Points Per Game: 87.4 (No. 9 in NCAA)

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