Michigan basketball survived its greatest test yet in the 2020-21 season, taking down a red-hot Ohio State team, in Columbus, just two games after having a three-week layoff due to COVID-19 issues within the athletic department. © Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Whereas the Buckeyes were efficient and solid getting second-chance points, it wasn’t just the deep shot that played the biggest role for Michigan basketball in this one. It was the unselfish play. Michigan had 12 first-half assists and finished with an astounding 19. While OSU out-rebounded the maize and blue in this one, it was the Wolverines’ unselfishness that was the big factor in getting the win on Sunday. As the Buckeyes were ranked No. 4 in the country, it was arguably the best win of any team in the entire college basketball season, which prompted some to wonder: could the Wolverines actually move up from No. 3? How would…
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