Looking ahead: Michigan loses key pieces but still stands tall

It’s never too early to look at what’s to come. Over the next few weeks, we will give you a peek at what is ahead for teams in the Power 5 conferences and some other teams expected to be players on the national scene. Next up: Michigan.

The events that unfolded after Michigan’s 2015-16 campaign prompted contrasting reactions.

To some, the Wolverines had unraveled. Caris LeVert (16.5 points per game), who missed most of the season due to injuries, entered the NBA draft. Ricky Doyle (3.8 PPG), Aubrey Dawkins (6.5 PPG), Spike Albrecht (1.9 PPG) and Kam Chatman (2.8 PPG) all transferred. LaVall Jordan and Bacari Alexander, elite assistants who helped John Beilein create and guide his best…