Monster week for Michigan basketball starts with Big Ten’s biggest surprise

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan basketball has played its share of quality opponents this year. Ranked opponents. Under-the-radar opponents. Mid-majors who figure to be on the NCAA tournament bubble come March. But Tuesday’s game against Nebraska at Crisler Center (7 p.m., Peacock) is a different beast. The Cornhuskers have quickly become the Big Ten’s biggest surprise this year; a team picked to ...