The Michigan men's basketball team has hit a bump in the road after their recent loss to Duke, dropping from the top spot to No. 3 in the AP Poll. However, they still hold the No. 1 position in the KenPom, NET rankings, and ratings from Evan Miya and Bart Torvik.
This week is pivotal for the Wolverines as they face Minnesota at home on Tuesday night and then travel to face No. 10 Illinois on Friday.
A single win this week secures them a share of the Big Ten regular season championship, but a sweep would mean they take the title outright.
On the women's side, Michigan also faced a setback, dropping from No. 6 to No. 8 in the AP Poll after a tough 62-44 defeat against now-No. 9 Iowa.
Turnovers plagued the Wolverines, with 24 giveaways leading to 21 points for Iowa. The road ahead doesn't get any easier as they gear up to face No.
13 Ohio State on Wednesday and then host No. 14 Maryland on Saturday to finish the regular season.
Both teams are at crucial junctures, with significant opportunities to make statements in their respective conferences. It's a week that could define their paths heading into the postseason.