There are a few rotation players May is counting on for better production going forward. Roddy Gayle Jr., a starting guard, is shooting just 24 percent (13 for 54) from 3. Rubin Jones, a guard who’s averaging 19.8 minutes per game off the bench, is at 32 percent from the field. Both have struggled with turnovers.

As Bob Knight used to say, Michigan basketball under head coach Dusty May is 'in position to be in position' halfway through Big Ten play.