Michigan Must Force Villanova Inside Three-Point Line to Win Championship

If the Wolverines have a fighting chance against the favorite Wildcats, Michigan will have to keep Villanova's many shooters at bay.

SAN ANTONIO — After celebrating Michigan’s national semifinal win against Loyola-Chicago for a few minutes, Wolverines assistant Luke Yaklich took his courtside seat for tipoff of Kansas-Villanova. While Michigan players and head coach John Beilein discussed the win with reporters, Yaklich learned exactly how difficult his next 48 hours would be as the Wildcats roared to a 22-4 lead by making six of their first nine three-point attempts.

The game was less than seven minutes old, but it was effectively over. Villanova players fed off each make, while Kansas…