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Bracket Projection: Michigan

A spectacular Northwestern Hail Mary pass and game-winning layup at the buzzer hung a shocking loss on the Michigan Wolverines in early March, and a scary airplane incident (but thankfully no serious injuries!) on the tarmac heading to the Big Ten tournament galvanized an improbable run to the conference tournament title. That's the kind of puzzling, topsy-turvy season the Wolverines have faced, but the Big Ten tourney run showed why you shouldn't sleep on this group. John Beilein's Wolverines could be among the sleepers of the NCAA tournament. Michigan has won 10 of its last 12 while increasing its defensive output. Did Big Blue save their best basketball for the Dance?

ESPN Insider has your answers, as Joe Lunardi has enlisted a team of bracketologists to compile advanced metrics, key scouting intel and best- and worst-case tournament scenarios for all 68 teams to help you make smart picks in your bracket.