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DeJulius embraces 'outlier' status as pick to make surprise contribution for UM

Michigan coach John Beilein talks about the team still playing for Big Ten regular-season title and one of four double byes for conference tournament.

Ann Arbor — Outlier.

It’s a word that gets thrown around by Michigan coach John Beilein about this time of the year as he searches for someone or something that will take his team to the next level.

Beilein ran through the “endless” possibilities, from freshmen Brandon Johns Jr. and Colin Castleton stepping up to junior guard Zavier Simpson’s 3-point shooting and sophomore guard Jordan Poole getting hot down the stretch.