The former Michigan coach said he …

The former Michigan coach said he believes he has his players’ attention, and they have been receptive. “We’ve met … and it’s like, ‘Coach, keep doing what you’re doing because we really need this. We need accountability, we need to play harder, stronger, tougher. Don’t stop what you’re doing,’” Beilein said. “We were the worst defensive team in the NBA last year. What do we do, practice less? “I have a lot of confidence the guys in the locker room are on board, and they’ve told me that.”