Michigan basketball knew the risks associated with playing college basketball during a pandemic.
At the same time, the Wolverines felt comfortable competing. They followed protocol and did not suffer any major outbreaks.
But in the current reality facing all athletics, even teams that have avoided coronavirus cases still don't control their own situation.
The Wolverines learned that lesson earlier this fall when a game against North Carolina State was canceled due to the Wolfpack's issues with COVID-19; later, a game at Penn State was postponed for the same reason. And on Friday, Michigan was dealt its biggest blow yet: A two-week pause of all activities due to confirmed cases of the B.