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Exploiting size advantage crucial for Aggies versus No. 3 Michigan

The Texas A&M Men's Basketball program has never advanced past the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen, but the Aggies have a chance to make history on Thursday evening. If they can get solid guard play and continue dominating in the paint, they may be able to topple Michigan.
By Olin Buchanan
March 22, 2018
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LOS ANGELES — NCAA basketball tournament observers and philosophers have long contended that success in March is dependent on guards.

Michigan coach John Beilein agrees with that philosophy.

“I think at this time of the year it’s really important to have good guard play if you’re going to win,” Beilein said on Wednesday. “The big men are obviously important.

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