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Michigan basketball's NCAA tournament résumé gets big boost with win over Michigan State

Michigan's Juwan Howard praises Isaiah Livers' performance vs. Michigan State in 77-68 win, Feb. 8, 2020. Detroit Free Press

Selection Sunday is more than a month out.

Still, it's not too early to start thinking about where Michigan basketball stands in regard to the NCAA tournament. And as of now, U-M appears to be on the right side of the bubble.

The Wolverines split their two home games this week, with a dispiriting last-minute loss to Ohio State on Wednesday before a crucial nine-point win against Michigan State on Saturday.

They are 14-9 overall, 5-7 in the Big Ten.