Posted on Wed, Mar 20, 2013 : 6:35 p.m.
Images from the Michigan basketball team's South Dakota State preparations at the Palace of Auburn Hills
By Melanie Maxwell
![Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas looks up as he answers questions from the media during a press conference in the Pistons locker room on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 at the Palace in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com](/calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_04_display.jpg)
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas looks up as he answers questions from the media during a press conference in the Pistons locker room on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 at the Palace in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas looks up as he answers questions from the media during a press conference in the Pistons locker room on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 at the Palace in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_04_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan junior Jordan Morgan speaks to the media during a press conference in the Pistons locker room on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 at the Palace in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_03_fullsize.jpg
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The media fill the Pistons locker room as they interview members of the Michigan basketball team at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_23_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Jon Horford speaks with the media at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_01_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke speaks to the media during a press conference in the Pistons locker room on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 at the Palace in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_02_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Max Bielfeldt looks over at assistant coach LaVall Jordan's laptop screen while in the locker room at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_24_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Glenn Robinson III listens to a member of the media during a press conference in the Pistons locker room on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 at the Palace in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_09_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. speaks to the media during a press conference in the Pistons locker room on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 at the Palace in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_08_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Caris LeVert smiles as he sits with his teammates during a press conference in the Pistons locker room on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 at the Palace in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_07_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan senior junior Jordan Morgan digs in is bag as fifth-year senior Corey Person and Eso Akunne joke around during a press conference in the Pistons locker room on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 at the Palace in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_06_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan head coach John Beilein speaks with the media during a press conference in the Pistons locker room on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 at the Palace in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_05_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke high fives fans as he takes the court for an open practice at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_16_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan fan Ty Langenderfer, 5, of Brighton, shows off his support for sophomore Trey Burke as he and his mother Jill watch the team take the court during practice at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_15_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan head coach John Beilein looks on during practice at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_14_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary reaches after a ball during practice at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_13_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan fans, media and other spectators watch an open practice as Michigan does drills at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_12_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan head coach John Beilein instructs his team during an open practice at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_11_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan junior Jordan Morgan takes a shot during practice at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_10_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke looks up while doing a double-handed basketball drill at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_21_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke laughs as he jokes around with assistant coach Jeff Meyer during practice at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_22_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Max Bielfeldt and freshman Nik Stauskas joke around after Bielfeldt made a second half-court shot during practice at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_17_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan senior Blake McLimans sticks his tongue out as he juggles basketballs during an open practice at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_20_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan fan Will Morrison, 9, of Howell, smiles as he has a jersey signed by junior Jordan Morgan at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_19_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Glenn Robinson III smiles as he passes by fans while leaving the court at the Palace on Tuesday, March 20, 2013 in Auburn Hills. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 UM Palace/cache/030213_SPT_UM_Palace_MRM_18_fullsize.jpg
AUBURN HILLS -- The Michigan men's basketball team will take on South Dakota State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Wolverines had a practice at the home of the Pistons on Wednesday in preparation for the opening round matchup.
Melanie Maxwell is a photographer for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at melaniemaxwell@annarbor.com.