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Snyder: Michigan basketball replacing Walton, Irvin a massive task

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Walton, Irvin led the nation in minutes, U-M in most categories; their senior leadership was invaluable to Wolverines

Derrick Walton Jr.'s college career was relegated to past-tense status as soon as his long jump shot bounced off the rim Thursday in Kansas City, ending Michigan's basketball season.

It happens that suddenly in college basketball.

A team loses, mourns for a short period and then moves on with its returning players.

Next season should be exciting for the Wolverines, coming off their best finish since 2014 and seventh NCAA tournament appearance in John Beilein's 10 years as coach.