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I tried really hard to come up with a clever play on words using Moussa Diabate's name, but it's just too unique, so I'll just keep it simple — the freshman was incredible tonight.

Diabate poured in a career high 28 points to lead all scorers and helped Michigan picked up a huge 84-79 win on the road against Iowa. Diabate also had 8 rebounds in 34 minutes of action.

Hunter Dickinson, Eli Brooks and freshman Kobe Bufkin all came to play as well. Dickinson finished with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Brooks scored 13 of his own points on 4-for-8 shooting including 3-for-6 from three-point range. Bufkin gave Michigan fantastic minutes scoring 10 points of his own. The long and athletic combo guard had a really nice offensive board and put back in the first half and a great run out, fast break dunk in the second half. If he can continue to come along he'll be a huge boost for U-M down the stretch.

DeVante' Jones also played another solid all around game as Michigan's lead guard. He scored 11 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 5 helpers. More importantly, he only committed two fouls and only turned the ball over one time. That's getting it done as a point guard.

The win at Iowa certainly helps Michigan's resumé, and now the Wolverines have six regular season games left.  

This article first appeared on FanNation Wolverine Digest and was syndicated with permission.

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