“We’ve got to fix some things,” May said. “We’ve got to find some solutions to the problems that we face.”

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Vladislav Goldin, a 7 foot 1 inch center from Russia, is teamed up with Michigan coach Dusty May to challenge for the national championship.

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Purdue guard Braden Smith (3), guard Braden Smith (3) and forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) celebrate on the bench in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP

"I'm very, very frugal, so I'm not going to say anything to criticize the officials or any calls they made," May said. "I mean it is what it is − play on." JAN. 20:Michigan basketball March ...

While Purdue was carried by center Zach Edey last season, this year's team is far less imposing in the paint and ranks 134th in rebounding rate. Meanwhile, Michigan is 21st in rebounding rate and is anchored by a pair of seven-footers in Vladislav Goldin and Danny Wolf.