After a week off, the Michigan basketball team makes a short road trip to The Palace of Auburn Hills to face Oakland on Saturday (4 p.m., FSD).

AnnArbor.com sports writer Nick Baumgardner is at the game and posting the following updates via his Twitter account (@nickbaumgardner).

Before tipoff, here are a few stories to get you ready for the game:

• Now Michigan's main man, Tim Hardaway Jr. adjusting to being center of attention

• A perfect fit: Ex-Michigan guard Laval Lucas-Perry comfortable at Oakland

• 4 things to watch: Oakland is a good test, particularly on the glass

• Michigan basketball series with Oakland ends Saturday, won't be renewed