Takeaways from No. 5 Michigan’s statement win over No. 2 UConn

According to Bleacher Report, Florida consolidated its position at the top of the Associated Press Top 25 poll with a 77-67 win over Miami. Florida collected 53 first-place votes in the new rankings. In the same span, UConn made a statement by taking down the reigning national champion 85-77.

Bleacher Report noted that an eight-point loss to the Huskies was not a bad showing for the Wolverines considering their offseason roster changes. UConn led by as many as 18 points and controlled nearly the entire game. Michigan coach Mike Boynton stated, "As I've said for two months now, this team isn't defending a national championship. They're trying to establish their own legacy. I think today was a great step forward."

The Wolverines face only one more ranked non-conference opponent, playing No. 11 Louisville on December 5. This schedule offers Michigan numerous opportunities to build continuity between new additions and returning players. Florida secured its victory against Miami behind Thomas Haugh, who recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Rueben Chinyelu grabbed 14 boards for the Gators, while Alex Condon scored 11 points and Boogie Fland added 12 points.

Florida's defense limited Miami to 35 percent shooting overall and 4-of-17 from three-point range. Elsewhere in college basketball, UCLA jumped 13 spots to ninth in the AP poll after defeating Arizona. Arizona dropped to 12th in the rankings despite Ivan Kharchenkov scoring 38 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.