Michigan basketball a work in progress, but pieces are there for …

And that forced Michigan basketball to watch as Oregon celebrated a thrilling, back-and-forth 71-70 overtime win Saturday at Crisler Center.

Michigan coach Juwan Howard talks to his players during U-M’s 71-70 overtime loss to Oregon on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at Crisler Center.

Michigan forward Isaiah Livers reacts after U-M’s 71-70 overtime loss to Oregon on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at Crisler Center.

The Wolverines didn’t play their finest, but all of the attributes that earned them a top-10 ranking in the first place remain.

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