Michigan Basketball: 5 things we learned from Wolverines Elite 8 run

Mar 20, 2021; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard (middle right) breaks a huddle with his players and staff during the first half against the Texas Southern Tigers in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Bickel-USA TODAY Sports

Hopefully, the pain for Michigan basketball fans has started to subside following the loss in the Elite 8 to the UCLA Bruins.

The Wolverines should be warming up to play Gonzaga on Saturday, at least that’s what Michigan basketball fans will think and it’s hard to disagree after all the missed opportunities on Tuesday.

Despite the soul-crushing defeat to the Bruins, Michigan put…