Michigan basketball vs. Penn State: Scouting report, prediction

Michigan basketball has been away from home for a while.

But the Wolverines are back in Ann Arbor, and ready to defend home-court advantage.

After four of Michigan's first six Big Ten games took place on the road, four of the next six games will be at Crisler Center, including two consecutive home games against Penn State (Wednesday) and Illinois (Saturday) this week.

Winning on the road in the Big Ten has been a difficult task for any team. So the Wolverines are certainly glad to be back home — and understand the opportunity in front of them.

"Any time you play at home, protect home court," center Jon Teske said. "That’s what we’re trying to do. Especially as we’ve seen this year in the Big…