There are usually two or three plays in a given Michigan game in which DJ Wilson makes his NBA potential strikingly apparent. This was one such play, and there were more than a couple others as the Wolverines finished an authoritative season sweep of Indiana.
Yes, the Crean GIF is after the jump.
[Hit THE JUMP for Wagner trucking Crean, lots of Walton and Wilson, and more.]
HONORABLE MENTION
Robinson defensive rebound, Robinson transition three.
Teske with a play that somehow wasn't credited for a block.
Walton step-in three.
Wilson steal, Irvin finds MAAR for transition three.
Slick Walton assist to Wagner on pick-and-pop three.
Impressive Wilson block* in transition.
Walton puts final nail in coffin.
Crean ponders postgame tantrum quotes.
*do not watch replay too closely
10. A Brief Breakthrough
This didn't end up being the Zak Irvin Turning Point, but it remains an excellent play.
9. Walton Takes Bryant, Part One
This play would probably have ranked higher if CBS had bothered with a replay.
8. Layup Smoove
Another of the aforementioned NBA plays.
7. Walton Takes Bryant, Part Two
Even following a month of Derrick Walton doing pleasantly surprising things, this was pleasantly surprising.
6. Should Probably Guard That Guy
A humble suggestion.
5. The Officiating In Two GIFs
This was obviously off Duncan Robinson on replay. Michigan, naturally, was awarded the jump ball.
Moe Wagner's reaction to being called for having a butt that exists in the third dimension was pitch-perfect.
4. Drop In The Bucket
Bonus for just the right camera angle.
3. DJ Takeover
I liked both these plays from DJ Wilson's mid-second-half takeover too much to leave one out.
2. Blue Collar Finish
Bless you, Maverick Morgan.
FRAMES OF THE GAME: CRIMSON AND CREAMED
Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.