Should (and will) Hunter Dickinson crack Michigan’s starting lineup?

Hunter Dickinson, Ibrahim Famouke Doumbia

Central Florida forward Ibrahim Famouke Doumbia (14) shoots over the defense of Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)AP

ANN ARBOR -- There were many reasons not to start Hunter Dickinson right away this season.

Among them: he’s a freshman; Michigan has a veteran at his position; he was still acclimating to the program after an abbreviated preseason.

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