The Wolverines learned who their first two opponents will be in the event. On Monday, the Wolverines will take on San Diego State, and then on Tuesday, Michigan will get a rematch with Auburn. The Wolverines lost to the Tigers in the Sweet 16 in last year's NCAA Tournament,

The Wolverines will cross paths with a familiar face and the team that ended their season last season during Thanksgiving week in Las Vegas.

San Diego State is coached by former Michigan assistant Brian Dutcher. The Aztecs reached the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight time last season, losing a play-in game as an 11 seed to North Carolina to finish 21-10. Michigan and San Diego State have met just once before, a 72-58 win for the Wolverines in Ann Arbor on Dec. 4, 2021.