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Between do-rags, special combs, oils, cocoa butter and more, Ann Arbor has been a desert for Black beauty products. Credit: @UofMichigan Instagram accountThe vending machine business is called Youniversity Beauty Vending Machines. With that money, they bought the vending machine and ordered the products to stock it with about $2,000 left over, Ozuna-Harrison said. The vending machine project has drawn praise from his former head coach, Juwan Howard, and his assistants. Ozuna-Harrison and Wilson are meeting with Michigan State University and nearby Eastern Michigan University to potentially install Youniversity machines there, as well, they said.

Devin Booker continued to distance himself from a hamstring injury that cost him seven games, scoring 24 points with nine rebounds and seven assists as the Phoenix Suns earned a 108-90 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

A year after it had launched, Tom Izzo had fully made up his mind about the transfer portal. For Izzo, the advent of the transfer portal means a significant shift in the sport he’s coached for decades. RELATED: Freedom and chaos: How the transfer portal is changing the sports landscape at Michigan and Michigan StateIn 2021, more than 1,500 college basketball players have entered the transfer portal in its third offseason of existence. Howard has espoused none of the same reservations while diving into the transfer portal waters. The state’s two Big Ten college basketball coaches have different outward attitudes regarding the NCAA transfer portal.

The 2021 NBA Summer League is in the books. Here’s a look back at all the former Wolverines in Summer League, most of which was played in Las Vegas and wrapped on Tuesday night. These deals are not exactly straightforward, but essentially fall between a typical G League contract and a two-way deal. Jon Teske (Orlando Magic)After helping Lakeland win last season’s G League title, Teske was back with the franchise for Summer League. Franz Wagner (Orlando Magic)Wagner’s first Summer League basket came on a dunk after a pretty bounce pass from Teske.

Michigan’s Mike Smith and Chaundee Brown didn’t get drafted Thursday, but it didn’t take the two guards long afterward to find NBA homes. The 6-foot-5 Brown signed an Exhibit-10 deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, while the 5-foot-11 Smith has agreed to play in the Summer League with the Milwaukee Bucks. “Let’s work,” Brown tweeted after signing the one-year deal that guarantees that he will receive a training-camp invitation. The pair won’t be the only rookies from Michigan competing in the Summer League. 42 overall pick by the Detroit Pistons.

Michigan guard DeVante’ Jones has withdrawn from the NBA draft.

Michigan freshman center Hunter Dickinson has entered the NBA draft while giving himself the option of staying in school.

Last year, a Michigan player was not selected in the NBA draft for the first time since 2015. Three former Wolverines, besides Wagner, have indicated their desire to play in the NBA: Isaiah Livers, Chaundee Brown, and Mike Smith. The NBA draft is set for July 29. Livers shot 43 percent from 3-point range on 116 attempts last season; he’s at 41 percent for his career. Grant said Livers projects as a spot-up shooter in the league who has “good enough size to avoid being a complete liability defensively.” In the NBA, Livers figures to be a small forward or a small-ball power forward.

Michigan senior Isaiah Livers is not returning for an extra year of eligibility.

The senior guard, Michigan’s top reserve last season, announced on Saturday night he is entering the NBA draft and hiring an agent. This past season of college basketball did not count against a player’s eligibility, giving seniors the option to return next season. In announcing his decision, via social media, to enter the draft, Brown thanked the Michigan basketball family for “welcoming me into the fold and being a part of something special. More Michigan basketball content:Michigan’s Franz Wagner is a projected NBA draft lottery pickMichigan near top of too-early rankings for the 2021-22 college basketball seasonMichigan basketball recruits wrap impressive final high school seasonsJuwan Howard got his due as a player. Now, he’s getting it as a coachThe key offseason questions facing Michigan basketball

In most years, Tuesday’s NCAA Tournament loss would have, definitively, been the final college game for Michigan’s men’s basketball seniors. Michigan has five scholarship seniors: Eli Brooks, Chaundee Brown, Austin Davis, Isaiah Livers, and Mike Smith, all of whom started at some point this past season. Whether any of Michigan’s seniors take advantage of this one-time rule remains to be seen. Michigan’s seniors, who, as of Tuesday, would have normally been a part of the program’s past, will be making decisions that influence the program’s future. More Michigan basketball content:Even without ultimate prize, Michigan basketball had a remarkable seasonWhat went wrong for Michigan, especially in crunch time, vs. UCLA‘We’re winning now’: Michigan’s transfers Smith and Brown have been the perfect additions

FINAL: UCLA 51, Michigan 49The Wolverines’ tournament run ends after they went the final 5:22 without a made field goal. 0:19 – UCLA 50, Michigan 49Jaquez Jr. missed a corner 3 and Michigan comes up with the rebound. 0:35 – UCLA 50, Michigan 49Cody Riley, a key starter for UCLA has fouled out. HALFTIME: UCLA 27, Michigan 23FIRST HALF0:00 -- UCLA 27, Michigan 23The Bruins heated up offensively in the last 4 minutes to grab the lead. 11 seed UCLA square off in an Elite Eight matchup at 9:57 p.m. Tuesday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, and MLive will be providing live updates throughout.

Michigan guard Eli Brooks celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of a second-round game against LSU in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)Michigan's second-round game against LSU was intense from the start. One player for the Wolverines seemed calm and steady — guard Eli Brooks. In fact, Brooks' coach — Fab Five standout Juwan Howard — played a big role in setting that trend. Oregon's three senior starters — Chris Duarte, LJ Figueroa and Eugene Omoruyi — combined for 61 points in a second-round win over Iowa.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Chaundee Brown wasn’t sure how many texts he’d received after Michigan’s NCAA Tournament win over LSU on Monday. “We know that any game could be our last college game, so we just put it all on the line,” Brown said. He was scoreless over 16 minutes off the bench in Michigan’s NCAA Tournament opener against Texas Southern. Brown scored 12 of those points. Brown had never played in an NCAA Tournament game before this weekend.

(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)INDIANAPOLIS – What the Big Ten needed was someone, anyone, to start playing like it came from the Big Ten. Seven of nine teams from the conference had departed before coach Juwan Howard brought Michigan (22-4) to the court for its second-round game in the East region. But during the 14-1 stretch that opened things up, Michigan did what typical Big Ten teams are supposed to do. Most-telling stat of the night was points off the bench: Michigan 26, LSU 2. His 27 points kept LSU in range in the second half, but Wagner rejected him underneath at the end of that stretch.

Chaundee Brown #15 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts to beating the LSU Tigers in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 1 seed Michigan basketball knocked off No. 8 seed LSU on Monday to clinch a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Wagner ended up with 15 points, seven rebounds and two assists. 11 seed Michigan State have all been eliminated.

INDIANAPOLIS -- In an NCAA Tournament full of upsets, with top Big Ten teams getting bounced all over the bracket, No. The Wolverines won a thriller against 8 seed LSU in the Tournament’s second round on Monday night, 86-78. Each scored 21 points as Michigan overcame a nine-point first-half deficit against the offensively gifted Tigers. Michigan responded with a 14-1 run over the next five minutes, including 12 points from Brown, to take control for good. LSU attempted 17 more shots than Michigan, partly due to committing just three turnovers to Michigan’s 12.

FINAL: Michigan 86, LSU 78The Wolverines outscored the Tigers 43-36 in the second half to advance to the Sweet 16. 0:44 – Michigan 84, LSU 78It isn’t over yet as Mike Smith airballed a triple and Cameron Thomas made a layup at the other end. Javonte Smart hit a mid-range jumper and Cameron Thomas drilled a 3 to extend the Tigers’ run to 12-3. HALFTIME: Michigan 43, LSU 42FIRST HALF0:00 – Michigan 43, LSU 42Michigan rallied from nine down to take a lead into halftime. 12:13 – LSU 19, Michigan 12Michigan has had no answer for Cameron Thomas, already is up to 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting.

SECOND HALF0:00 – Ohio State 68, Michigan 67Duane Washington stepped out of bounds while driving baseline for another OSU turnovers. 3:40 – Ohio State 65, Michigan 55The Wolverines’ offense is starting to heat up but they can’t get a stop at the other end. 7:18 -- Ohio State 56, Michigan 45Duane Washington remains hot, scoring 14 of his 19 points in the second half. 10:21 – Ohio State 47, Michigan 43The Buckeyes are back on top with a Duane Washington Jr. 3-pointer. 1:24 -- Michigan 25, Ohio State 21Despite hitting just one of its last 10 shots, Michigan is on a 7-0 run.

Rocket Watts scored 21 points and Aaron Henry had 18 to lead the Spartans in a 70-64 victory over No. The Wolverines (19-3, 14-3) closed the regular season getting routed at home by the Fighting Illini, beating Michigan State handily to clinch the Big Ten title and losing the rematch three days later. They were ready to play today and we weren’t.”AdJoey Hauser scored nine of his 11 points off the bench in the first half as Michigan State led 30-26. SENIOR MOMENTFifth-year senior Joshua Langford, who missed much of the previous two seasons with injury, made a 3-point shot with 49 seconds left to give Michigan State a 64-59 lead. UP NEXTThe Big Ten Tournament begins Wednesday in Indianapolis, where first-seeded Michigan may meet Michigan State for a third time.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Michigan was swept by Ohio State last season and had lost four straight in Columbus, last winning during the 2013-14 season. The Wolverines probably didn’t need any extra motivation for Sunday’s matchup with Ohio State. He had some words for the Ohio State bench after the latter two, causing the referees to stop play momentarily. Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann did the same. Ohio State hit plenty of big shots on Sunday, but Michigan always had an answer.

Liddell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. After six ties in the second half, Michigan pulled away in the final minutes and then held off Ohio State 92-87 Sunday in a meeting that showcased two teams aiming for No. Ad“I thought his length and size bothered us," Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann acknowledged. Ohio State and Michigan both are projected to be No. Ohio State: At Michigan State on Thursday.

Liddell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. After six ties in the second half, Michigan pulled away in the final minutes and then held off Ohio State 92-87 Sunday in a meeting that showcased two teams aiming for No. Ad“I thought his length and size bothered us," Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann acknowledged. Ohio State and Michigan both are projected to be No. Ohio State: At Michigan State on Thursday.

4 Ohio State came with all of the hype, and it delivered. Michigan outscored Ohio State 13-5 over a three-minute stretch late, then converted enough inbound passes and free throws to secure victory. At one point, Howard had his “talk on defense” photo in hand but couldn’t even show it to his team before Ohio State scored. Ohio State (18-5, 12-5) saw its seven-game win streak come to an end. The senior hit a 3, his second since coming off the bench, and had some words for the Ohio State bench.

Chaundee Brown #15 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Crisler Arena on January 19, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Then, at Wake Forest, he started 29 games as a freshman, averaging 7.6 points on 7.1 shots per game. He scored 11.9 points on 10.2 shots per game as a sophomore and 12.1 points on 9.3 shots per game as a junior. It’s rare to see a unit come together as seamlessly as this Michigan team, especially during a pandemic-altered season that includes a 23-day layoff. Congrats Chaundee!#GoBlue 〽️🏀#WolverineCulture#LockedIn pic.twitter.com/9bzVJPYrpw — Michigan Men's Basketball (@umichbball) February 15, 2021Officially, Brown got the game ball because of his 1,000th point, but the true underlying reason is because he embodies what makes this Michigan team special.

7 Michigan Wolverines (12-1, 7-1) at Purdue Boilermakers (11-5, 6-3)Where: Mackey Arena (West Lafayette, Indiana)When: Friday, January 22, 7:01 p.m. Michigan is not just the lone Big Ten team with seven wins, but the only team with just one loss after Iowa fell to Indiana on Thursday. Michigan and Purdue have three common opponents so far: both teams beat Oakland, Maryland, and Penn State. Purdue coach Matt Painter recognized Michigan will be his team’s biggest challenge yet. Pregame reading:Full game preview: Purdue (very) big men ready to face Hunter Dickinson and Michigan‘We’re winning now’: Michigan’s transfers have been the perfect additionsBrandon Johns Jr. is believing in himself and giving Michigan a sparkPick your poison against Michigan basketballMichigan basketball bounces back by bashing Maryland

Michigan is winning big, and the two transfers are a big reason why. Last season at Columbia, Smith took almost 2.5 times more shots than any of his teammates. In five games this season he’s made at least two 3s, and he brings an incredible defensive intensity. Brown’s win totals at Wake Forest were 11, 11, and 13. Wake Forest won at home on a jumper in the final seconds.

Eli Brooks doesn’t lead Michigan in any of the major statistical categories, but his importance was evident on Saturday despite the senior guard not playing. Brooks missed the game with a foot injury as Michigan dropped its first game of the season, 75-57 at Minnesota. Chaundee Brown started in Brooks’ place. “It is not a surprise to the team nor the staff that Eli Brooks means a lot to this group,” Howard said. Brooks missed a game last season against Wisconsin and his absence was felt in that loss.

7 Michigan on Saturday, handing the Wolverines their first loss. Minnesota never trailed, holding the best shooting team in the conference to a season-low score and a season-high 20 turnovers. The Gophers were back in their happy place after five days to recuperate and refocus from decisive defeats last week at Michigan and Iowa. The Wolverines had seven turnovers in the first seven minutes and just never established a rhythm in their half court. Minnesota, the sixth Big Ten team ranked, will undoubtedly slide up several spots.

When Michigan and Minnesota face off on Saturday in Minneapolis, just 10 days will have passed since their last meeting. It would have taken closer to 10 months for Minnesota to forget the beatdown Michigan delivered. “We know that they’re not going to accept the way we beat them here and they’re going to be up for the challenge. Both Michigan and Minnesota have played one game since their matchup. Minnesota will certainly be motivated, a factor that can’t be overstated in college basketball.

Then, unbelievably, the Wolverines led No. The Wolverines outscored the Badgers 43-6 over a stretch that spanned parts of both halves, and Michigan remained unbeaten with a 77-54 win Tuesday. They have a lot of players and they have playmakers on both ends of the floor," said D'Mitrik Trice, who led Wisconsin with 20 points. Michigan led 26-23 before scoring the last 14 points of the half. Michigan led by 29 against Northwestern before winning by 19.

Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Crisler Arena on January 06, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In its two first ranked matchups of the season, Michigan completely blasted No. Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines yells during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Crisler Arena on January 06, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As a team, Michigan shoots 35.8%, which is tied for 100th in the nation. Chaundee Brown #15 of the Michigan Wolverines and Jaron Faulds #44 of the Michigan Wolverines talk after their win against the Ball State Cardinals at Crisler Arena on December 02, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Dickinson turned and fired to Brown up top, and he popped it to Brooks on the right wing. The Dickinson dilemmaHunter Dickinson was named the Big Ten’s Freshman of the Week on Monday for the fourth time. “I want to see us do a better job of taking care of the ball, making the simple plays,” Howard said after the Northwestern game. The 3-point defense hasn’t been nearly as good. Like turnovers, 3-point defense was something more than one Wolverine mentioned, including Howard.

Michigan (9-0, 4-0) finished the first half strong and carried the momentum into the second half, leading by as many as 29. Five Wolverines scored in double figures and Michigan dominated the 3-point battle to remain the Big Ten’s only unbeaten team. Senior Eli Brooks scored 14 points, including a 4-of-5 mark from deep, to go along with five assists and five boards. Dickinson dominated early in the second half and Michigan kept its foot on the gas. Michigan went 9-for-17 from deep in the first half.

ANN ARBOR -- Michigan’s second unit may not beat the starters all that often in practice. Chaundee Brown (team-high 18 points) caught fire again, Hunter Dickinson scored 14, and the bench was big in Michigan’s 80-58 home win over UCF on Sunday. Michigan was down by as many as 12 in the first half, but a group that included four reserves -- Brown, Dickinson, Terrance Williams II, and Brandon Johns Jr. -- sparked the comeback. “I’m a straight shooter,” Howard said. The team’s second and third leading scorers (Brown and Dickinson) come off the bench.

Chaundee Brown led the way with 18 points on 7-of-12 shooting and Hunter Dickinson added 14 points and seven rebounds as Michigan used a 20-0 second-half run to pull away from UCF for an 80-58 win at Crisler Center. Michigan starting guard Eli Brooks had 10 points and five assists, but it was the bench play that stood out. The Wolverines led 38-34 at half, thanks to 25 bench points. At the other end, UCF started the half 2-for-18 from the field and went more than seven minutes without scoring. The Wolverines would finish with 45 bench points.

Michigan’s two veteran acquisitions, Chaundee Brown and Mike Smith, were Michigan’s top performers in Wednesday’s season-opening victory 96-82 over Bowling Green. Early on, Smith showed great vision and skill with a one-handed cross-court pass to Isaiah Livers for a 3. This past offseason, Howard knew he’d need to replace Simpson. Smith and Brown have played a combined seven college seasons and never come close to a winning season or reaching the NCAA Tournament. They chose Michigan for a variety of reasons, but the opportunity to play for a winner was chief among them.

Bellino abbreviated his message: “Here they come, your Michigan Wolverines!”The crowd responded, though there were no fans. Michigan beat Bowling Green on Wednesday in the season opener, 96-82, in the strange new normal. Crowd noise came through the speakers at around 80 decibels throughout live action. -- proving the pumped-in crowd noise apparently didn’t have a “groan” option. Fake crowd noise throughout play pic.twitter.com/RhJKj0mcro — Andrew Kahn (@AndrewKahn) November 25, 2020“It’s not normal to us,” Howard said of the atmosphere.

Michigan cruised past Bowling Green 96-82 at a mostly empty Crisler Center in the season opener for both teams. Mike Smith, a graduate transfer from Columbia who started at point guard, scored 16 and handed out a game-high eight assists. The Falcons kept it close; Michigan led 43-36 at half, with Livers and Smith combining for 25 points. Both teams returned three starters from last season, though there were questions as to how Michigan would replace point guard Zavier Simpson and center Jon Teske. Smith more than held his own in the opener at point guard; Davis and Dickinson fared well at the center spot.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Although there may still be an adjustment period, Juwan Howard has an experienced roster for his second season as Michigan’s coach. “I would say the strength of our team is we have experience on all levels at all positions,” Howard said. Guard Franz Wagner, who averaged 11.6 points per game as a freshman last season, is back. Last season, the Wolverines dropped to 28th, and Michigan now has to replace a defensive standout in Simpson. Smith averaged 22.8 points a game last season at Columbia, and Brown averaged 12.1 points for Wake Forest.

“Chaundee Brown,” Howard said, in a moment shared by Brown on social media. Brown was a three-year starter at Wake Forest, averaging 12.1 points and 6.5 rebounds last season. Brown endured three losing seasons at Wake Forest. (An assistant coach at Wake Forest last season had the same take on Brown’s outside shooting.) “My teammates hyping me up, jumping on me, it just showed how important it was to them as well.”More Michigan basketball content:Michigan basketball has the No.

Chaundee Brown’s Michigan basketball debut will come this season. The NCAA granted the transfer from Wake Forest immediate eligibility, Michigan announced on Friday night. “I also want to thank Wake Forest, Coach (Danny) Manning and all the administrators and fans in Winston-Salem (N.C.) for giving me three unforgettable years. More Michigan basketball content:Michigan basketball has the No. 1 recruiting class in the countryWearing masks, Michigan basketball team prepares for season without a scheduleEli Brooks wants to be a better playmaker for Michigan basketball in senior yearHe fishes, hunts, and scores in the paint: Austin Davis ready for final season with Michigan basketball

“The waiver process will be submitted very soon,” Michigan head coach Juwan Howard told reporters on Wednesday. When asked to clarify whether that meant Brown’s waiver request would be submitted to the NCAA soon or Howard expected to hear back from the NCAA soon, Howard repeated, “The waiver process is being submitted soon. That’s all I can give you right now.”Other outlets, including MLive, had previously reported that Brown’s request had been submitted. Those same people were under the impression, having discussed it with Brown, that his waiver request had been submitted at least a month ago. More Michigan basketball content:Juwan Howard laments virtual recruiting as Michigan makes cut for another 5-starMichigan basketball faces tricky task of creating safe scheduleMichigan basketball All-Decade team: Good players on subpar teams in the 2000s