Overview
- Michigan is 12-0 and ranked No. 2 with the nation’s largest average margin of victory, scoring 96.8 points per game on 53.6% shooting.
- USC enters 12-1 (1-1 Big Ten) and visits Crisler Center on Friday with the game carried on Peacock.
- The matchup doubles as a homecoming for Terrance Williams II, who played four seasons at Michigan before transferring to USC.
- USC leans on Chad Baker-Mazara’s 21 points per game and prolific free-throw production, while Michigan has excelled at defending without fouling.
- Coach Eric Musselman framed the week as unusually taxing as USC continues the trip at No. 9 Michigan State on Monday and at Minnesota on Jan. 9.