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John Beilein's imprint is all over Michigan and Florida. Here's why

Michigan basketball coach John Beilein discusses NCAA tournament win over Montana, March 21, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. Nick Baumgardner, Freep

DES MOINES, Iowa — One of the first names John Beilein brought up Thursday night in the moments that followed Michigan basketball's win over Montana was Darris Nichols.

Beilein, always on alert for any player or coach who may have insight into how Beilein thinks or how Michigan plays, knew immediately he'd have another one of those situations on his hands Saturday when the Wolverines play Florida in the round of 32.