In the 1998 Big Ten Conference Men 's Basketball Tournament at the United Center from March 5 &ndash; 8 , Michigan was seeded fourth and earned a first round bye . In the second round , they defeated number five Iowa 77 &ndash; 66 . In the semifinals , they defeated number eight 85 &ndash; 69 . In the championship game , they defeated number three 76 &ndash; 67
1998 Big Ten Conference Men 's Basketball Tournament
1998 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
1997–98 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team