Summary
Michigan's basketball team won the Big Ten regular season championship after beating Illinois. However, they lost key player L.J. Cason to a season-ending injury right before the NCAA Tournament. Cason, a point guard, suffered a torn ACL and will not play for the rest of the season.
Key Facts
- Michigan's basketball team won against Illinois with a score of 84-70, securing the Big Ten championship.
- The team's overall record is 27 wins and 2 losses, with a 17-1 record in the Big Ten Conference.
- Michigan is expected to be a top seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
- Point guard L.J. Cason suffered a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season.
- Cason was a key player, averaging 8.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
- Cason played 13 minutes against Illinois, scoring 9 points.
- Coach Dusty May confirmed the injury but did not have further medical updates.
