Kornacki: How 'Billy Ball' Gave Michigan's Defense Some Real Teeth

Billy DonlonINDIANAPOLIS -- John Beilein called it "Billy Ball" while addressing his team in the locker room following a victory en route to winning the Big Ten Tournament championship last week.

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The University of Michigan basketball coach was referring to Billy Donlon, whom he hired one year ago with an eye on Donlon coordinating the Wolverines' less-than-successful defense.

"This is a team that used to, when we were still trying to figure out 'Billy Ball,' (had opponents) shooting 50 percent from three!" Beilein told the Wolverines in a passionate speech during which he waved his arms and mimicked defensive stances. "We were going to break every record…