Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times argues that Cronin's reluctance to play Mara was a major oversight, claiming the 7-foot-3 center was "everywhere" during Michigan's title run.
Criticism of Cronin is nothing new, as he has faced heat throughout the season for on-court incidents. However, the comparison of Mara's performance at Michigan versus UCLA has sparked debate regarding the Bruins' potential this year.