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Michigan basketball team's loudest voice has a German accent

Coach John Beilein knows that there are different methods of leadership, and on a Michigan basketball team often described as too passive or too nice, he has searched for someone willing to attack.

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His better teams at Michigan were led by the passionate Zack Novak or Trey Burke. But current co-captains Derrick Walton Jr. and Zak Irvin aren't naturally aggressive toward their teammates.

Now Moe Wagner is emerging as a fiery player, despite being only a sophomore -- and being behind as an English speaker.

"Moe, in the huddle, is something," Beilein said of the Berlin native on his Monday radio show.