Two weeks to go.
After all the hours in the gym, after all the ups and downs, after all the injuries -- a season-ender for Spike Albrecht, and perhaps a season-ender for Caris LeVert -- Michigan, despite so many critics along the way, at least finds itself in serious contention to get back to the NCAA Tournament after missing out last season.
But, as coach John Beilein said Sunday following a hard-fought but crushing loss to No. 6 Maryland, the Wolverines have work to do.
They have three regular-season games left, and sit at 19-9 overall and 9-6 in the Big Ten.