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The new $41 million project to replace the scoreboards at Michigan Stadium is a go. Rob Rademacher, executive senior associate athletic director and chief operating officer, provided the public a line-item look at the costs. While the two video boards themselves are only expected to cost $12 million, Michigan plans to spend an additional $12 million on infrastructure, site work and design to help get them up. In addition, the project calls for an $8 million upgrade to the production studios at Crisler Center, which serves multiple athletic facilities across campus, including Michigan Stadium, Yost Ice Arena, field hockey, baseball, softball and indoor track. The school last replaced the scoreboards inside Michigan Stadium in 2011, and haven’t upgraded the production equipment inside Crisler since 2013.

The Michigan men’s and women’s basketball programs have advanced to the Sweet 16.

ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s women’s basketball team is headed back to the Sweet 16. 11 seed Villanova 64-49 on Monday in a second-round matchup at Crisler Center. RELATED: Star forwards highlight Michigan vs. Villanova NCAA Women’s Tournament matchupMeanwhile, Siegrist, who is second nationally in scoring averaging 25.8 points, scored 12 on just 5 of 13 shooting. After allowing 180 points combined in their last two games heading into the NCAA Tournament, the Wolverines held No. For Michigan, it was Hillmon taking over down low, while Villanova took advantage of open 3-point shots.

The University of Michigan women’s basketball team has advanced to its second-straight Sweet 16 after a win over Villanova in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

11 seed Villanova will meet on Monday at Crisler Center with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line. The Wolverines (23-6) dominated their NCAA Tournament opener on Saturday, routing No. RELATED: Star forwards highlight Michigan vs. Villanova NCAA Women’s Tournament matchupGame InformationWho: No. 3 seed Michigan Wolverines (23-6) vs No. ETFollow: Ryan ZukeHow to WatchTV: ESPNU (Sam Gore, Aja Ellison)Stream: Watch & DVR College Basketball Live | fuboTV: Stream live TV with ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN & top channels without cable.

ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s women’s basketball team gave its fans plenty to cheer about in the program’s first NCAA Tournament game on its home court. 14 seed American 74-39 on Saturday in front of 6,471 at Crisler Center, where they are now 15-0 this season. She made all five of her field-goal attempts in the second quarter as the team’s lead ballooned to 39-13. With American, the Patriot League champion, ranking third in the country in 3-point defense, Michigan exploited its size advantage inside. Defensively, Michigan forced 21 turnovers and held American to 29.8% shooting, including just 1 of 21 from beyond the arc.

Michigan’s women’s basketball team had to wait longer than most on Sunday night to find out its NCAA Tournament fate, but there were no complaints from head coach Kim Barnes Arico when it was announced. “Our crowds have been incredible,” Barnes Arico said Sunday night on a video conference call with reporters. Although disappointed in the team’s early exit, Barnes Arico said it gave them extra time to get healthy and refine certain parts of their game. “Getting healthy is first and foremost,” Barnes Arico said the 10 days since the team’s last game. “I know they’re going to be well-coached,” Barnes Arico said.

Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard spoke Wednesday for the first time since his five-game suspension for hitting a Wisconsin coach during the postgame handshake line.

If you believe in trends or patterns in sports, then you’ve got to be worried about Michigan basketball’s final home game against Iowa.

Michigan's seniors are honored before a women's basketball game against Michigan State at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Feb. 24, 2022. (Andrew Kahn | MLive.com)

13 Maryland on Sunday in a first-place showdown at Crisler Center. It snapped Maryland’s eight-game win streak and pulled ahead of the Terrapins (20-7, 12-4) in the conference. Ashley Owusu, Maryland’s second-leading scorer, missed a wide-open layup with 50 seconds remaining and then fouled Michigan guard Maddie Nolan right after. In the first half, senior forward Naz Hillmon, who became the fourth Wolverine to reach the 2,000 career points mark last game, kept Michigan afloat. They have two more scheduled regular-season games remaining: Michigan State at home on Thursday and Iowa on the road next Sunday.

ANN ARBOR, MI — In a few hours, Michigan men’s basketball will play No. 16 Ohio State at home. Crisler Center will be filled with hundreds of fans sporting Maize and Blue supporting the Wolverines.

ANN ARBOR -- As fans poured on to the Crisler Center court following Michigan’s win over No. 3 Purdue, Eli Brooks preferred to be a spectator, not a participant. “I was just making sure I wasn’t gonna get hurt,” the fifth-year senior guard said. “I didn’t get in the middle. I just stepped back, kind of took it in and then went back to the locker room.”

Michigan defeated Purdue 82-58. Michigan defeated Purdue 82-58. Michigan defeated Purdue 82-58. Michigan defeated Purdue 82-58. With the win over Purdue, Michigan improved to 2-5 in such games.

The Michigan and Michigan State men’s basketball teams will play on March 1 at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, the schools announced on Monday. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo suggested it would be late in the season, when both teams had a small window without games. Michigan will play on Feb. 27, a Sunday, at home against Illinois, before hosting the Spartans the following Tuesday. They will host Iowa that Thursday before closing the season that Sunday at Ohio State. Michigan State, meanwhile, is scheduled to host Purdue on Feb. 26, visit Michigan, travel to Ohio State two days later, and close the season that Sunday against Maryland.

ANN ARBOR -- During a timeout with 5:09 left in Wednesday’s game, Juwan Howard looked at the Crisler Center scoreboard and saw his Michigan team down 62-55 to Northwestern. He asked his players to breathe, to trust in each other, and take it one possession at a time. It was a message he’d delivered before. Michigan, as was the case Wednesday, had blown second-half leads a few times this season. There were turnovers and missed defensive assignments as the opponent stormed back.

Michigan basketball was forced to cancel two games due to COVID this week, but several former Wolverines earned new opportunities due to virus protocols.

The University of Michigan men’s basketball team is canceling another game due to COVID-19 protocols.

The Michigan basketball game Tuesday night against IPFW has been canceled due to COVID concerns for the Mastodons.

The only Thunderbirds in Division I (Southern Utah) visited Crisler Center on Saturday. On Tuesday, the Mastadons of Purdue Fort Wayne come to town. Purdue Fort Wayne is in its 20th season at the Division I level and second in the Horizon League. Purdue Fort Wayne and Michigan share an opponent this season. Game InformationWho: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastadons (5-5) at Michigan Wolverines (7-4)Where: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan); capacity: 12,707When: Tuesday, December 21, 7:01 p.m.

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ANN ARBOR -- Former Michigan men’s basketball assistant coach Brian Dutcher recently returned to Crisler Center for the first time since 1998, as San Diego State’s head coach. LaVall Jordan, head coach, ButlerJordan was a Beilein assistant at Michigan for XX seasons before getting the head job at Milwaukee in 2016. DeAndre Haynes, assistant, MarquetteLike Yaklich, Haynes came to Michigan from Illinois State, though Haynes had only been there a few months before the Michigan job opened. The Purple Eagles are 4-6, and 0-2 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, under head coach Greg Paulus. More Michigan basketball content:There’s time, but Michigan basketball needs fixingMichigan upset by Minnesota at home

ANN ARBOR -- Michigan beat San Diego State at Crisler Center on Saturday afternoon, the basketball game serving as an undercard for both schools’ athletic departments. Michigan and San Diego State had never met on the hardwood before Saturday, but the two programs have history together. At the other end of the floor, Matt Bradley led San Diego State with 22 points, but scored just eight in the second half. San Diego State scored with 14:28 left in the second half to get within four before the Wolverines took control. At the other end, Michigan went through a 1-for-10 shooting stretch before Houstan canned his third 3, from the corner, to make it 33-29.

ANN ARBOR -- The Michigan men’s basketball team will play its first power conference opponent of the season on Tuesday when Seton Hall visits, the first matchup between the schools since 1989. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:07 p.m. ET at Crisler Center.

ANN ARBOR -- The Michigan women’s basketball team raised a first-of-its-kind banner to the Crisler Center rafters last weekend, then won to improve to 2-0. Just 42 seconds into Michigan’s season, on Nov. 9 against IUPUI, senior point guard Amy Dilk went down with a knee injury. Michigan displayed its depth against St. Francis, as 11 different Wolverines played at least nine minutes. Michigan opened last season with a win over Central Michigan in Ann Arbor, 93-75, in the programs’ first meeting since 2006. 13 Michigan: 2-0Last week: won vs. IUPUI 67-62 (overtime); won vs. St. Francis Brooklyn 82-46This week: vs. UMass Lowell (Nov. 16); at Central Michigan (Nov. 20)

ANN ARBOR -- Inside Crisler Center on Wednesday night, Michigan celebrated its past and proved the present looks promising as well. After a banner went up, the men’s basketball team started a new season with an 88-76 win over Buffalo. Fans didn’t get to see Michigan win its Big Ten regular-season title last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He blew past his highs from his freshman season with 15 points over 29 minutes, and added seven rebounds, another personal best. Freshman guard Frankie Collins also missed the exhibition, with a groin injury, but played seven minutes against Buffalo as Collins dealt with foul trouble.

Michigan last played Buffalo in men’s basketball in 1935. After not being allowed at games last season, fans will pack Crisler on Wednesday night for Michigan’s regular-season opener against Buffalo. Michigan will raise its 2020-21 Big Ten regular-season championship banner in a pregame ceremony. 6 Michigan Wolverines (0-0)Where: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan); capacity: 12,707When: Wednesday, November 10, 6:31 p.m. ETPoint spread: Michigan -12.5Tickets: Sold outPromotions: Big Ten champs mini banner (first 5,000 fans)Follow: Andrew KahnHow to WatchTV: Big Ten Network (Jeff Levering and Robbie Hummel)Stream: Watch & DVR College Basketball Live | fuboTV: Stream live TV with ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN & top channels without cable.

ANN ARBOR -- The Michigan basketball programs welcomed hoops fans back to Crisler Center on Thursday night for the first time since March of 2020. Approximately 3,300 fans attended, according to a Michigan basketball spokesperson. Here at Crisler for Michigan Madness. After an uninspiring start, a choreographed dance by a quartet of men’s players won over the crowd. Related content:5 takeaways from Juwan Howard, Michigan men’s basketball players at media dayMichigan women’s basketball team ready for its encoreDeVante’ Jones draws rave reviews as Michigan’s new point guardHow ‘Mr.

ANN ARBOR, MI - University of Michigan junior Sam Selley loves how Ann Arbor is a versatile running town. One minute, you’re running past Michigan Stadium and Crisler Center, taking in the sports scene and within a mile or two, you’re alongside the Huron River with the auburn leaves of autumn dropping at your feet.

The Michigan men’s basketball program held its media day at Crisler Center on Friday (Oct. 15). Along with interviews with head coach Juwan Howard and select players, media was allowed to watch 45 minutes of practice. It was the first look at the 2021-22 Wolverines and first time seeing the program in action since March, when Michigan lost to UCLA in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight. During the open portion of Friday’s practice, most of the time was spent on mid-range shooting. Of the 17 players on the roster, three did not participate in practice: Eli Brooks, Zeb Jackson, and Brandon Wade.

The Michigan basketball programs are teaming up for a special event to prepare fans for the upcoming season. The men’s and women’s teams will host “Michigan Madness” on Oct. 21 at Crisler Center. The school has hosted a similar preseason event in the past, though not last season due to COVID-19. Two contests will follow: a 3-point contest between men’s and women’s players, and a dunk contest among the men. The women play an exhibition against Grand Valley State on Nov. 4 and begin the regular season on Nov. 9 against IUPUI, both at Crisler.

The full schedule for Michigan basketball’s 2021-22 regular season has been revealed.

Kentucky basketball has backed out of a game against Michigan in Ann Arbor this season, U of M announced.

Michigan basketball’s Franz Wagner was selected by the Orlando Magic with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

Parents and students gathered in Ann Arbor Saturday to preserve a big milestone at the University of Michigan. READ: ‘We’re coming no matter what’: Parents, students rally at U-M in Ann Arbor for an in-person graduationA rally was held to push U-M officials to hold an in-person graduation. The attendees of the rally chanted “Big House, big day, in-person graduation all the way,” in front of Michigan Union on State Street. RELATED: Some University of Michigan students and parents push for in-person commencementOther Big Ten universities -- including Michigan State University and Purdue University -- have announced they will do some sort of an in-person graduation, which is why these parents and students believe Michigan can find a way. However, some parents and students think the university can come up with a plan to do it now while the students are still on campus.

DEARBORN, MI — Four days of in-person commencement ceremonies for the class of 2021 are being planned for May 1-4 at the University of Michigan Dearborn, officials said. While UM-Dearborn typically has graduation at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, COVID-19 restrictions make that event impossible this year, officials said. Graduates are limited to two guests, and ceremonies will be grouped by college. Students from both classes are asked to RSVP by March 12 to help the university prepare for the ceremonies. UM-Ann Arbor senior Tal Lipkin started a petition for an in-person commencement ceremony and, while the ceremony is still going to be virtual, officials have announced students will have the opportunity for some in-person graduation experiences, including professional photos at Michigan Stadium in their graduation attire.

“Because it’s hard winning championships, man.”Michigan beat Michigan State 69-50 on Thursday night to clinch the Big Ten regular-season title. Howard, during his playing days, helped Michigan get to two national championship games and an Elite Eight, but never won the Big Ten. The Big Ten doesn’t have an official preseason poll, but an unofficial media ballot had Michigan finishing sixth, behind not just Illinois and Iowa but Wisconsin, Michigan State, and Rutgers. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament -- wrapped up, don’t think Sunday’s regular-season finale at Michigan State is meaningless for Michigan. That’s the mentality that earned Michigan a Big Ten championship, that caused tiny rectangular slices of paper to fall from the rafters.

ANN ARBOR – The confetti was already falling before Michigan State players and coaches finished leaving the Crisler Center floor. If it wasn’t enough that Michigan State had lost by 19 to its rival, it did so on a night that Michigan clinched a Big Ten title and officially ended a streak of three straight titles for the Spartans. After two more Michigan State baskets, Michigan ripped off 13 straight points to go up by 28. Joshua Langford shot 2-for-10, although Izzo didn’t think fatigue was a major factor in that shooting line. “I didn’t think a couple of plays were maybe Michigan State lore,” Izzo said.

Here are all the ways to watch and listen to Michigan State’s game against Michigan at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor:WATCHTV Network: ESPN (Bob Wischusen, Dick Vitale)Major Cable ProvidersComcast: Channel 33/203(HD) | StreamingSpectrum: Channel 34/771(HD) | StreamingDish: Channel 143 | StreamingDIRECTV: Channel 209 | Streaming* Channel numbers listed are for Michigan subscribers and may change by geographic area. Streaming-only optionsWatchESPN | Fubo (7-day free trial) | Hulu + Live TV | Sling | YouTube TVLISTENMichigan State BroadcastRadio Network: Spartan Media NetworkAffiliates: WJR-AM 760 Detroit; WJIM-AM 1240/WMMQ-FM 94.9 Lansing; 22 other Michigan-based affiliates listed on MSUSpartans.comLive streaming: MSUSpartans.com | iPhone app | Android appSatellite: SiriusXM.com Ch. 970Michigan BroadcastRadio Network: IMG/Michigan Sports NetworkAffiliates: WWJ-AM 950 Detroit; WTKA-AM 1050 Ann Arbor; 32 other affiliates listed on MGoBlue.comLive streaming: MGoBlue.comSatellite: Sirius Ch. 134; XM Ch. 195; SiriusXM.com Ch.

Who: Michigan State Spartans (14-10, 8-10) at No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (18-2, 13-2)Where: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan)When: Thursday, March 4, 7:01 p.m. Michigan State beat Indiana 64-58 on Tuesday, the same night Michigan was getting walloped by Illinois, 76-53. Pregame reading:It will be unique Senior Night for Michigan basketball’s massive, potentially record-breaking groupMichigan State looks to rise to the challenge of facing No. 2 MichiganHow to bet Michigan-Michigan State: Wolverines a double-digit favoriteBracketology: 10 games that could affect Michigan State’s NCAA Tournament statusWhy Michigan looked so ordinary against Illinois and the lessons it can learnMichigan State’s Tom Izzo: ‘I think we’re an NCAA Tournament team’Podcast: Michigan-Michigan State basketball preview

There will be a lot of talent on display at Crisler Center on Thursday night. Earlier this week, two players were named among the five finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame’s positional awards: Iowa’s Joe Wieskamp (shooting guard) and Michigan’s Isaiah Livers (small forward). Michigan, ranked third in the country, is in a great position to win the Big Ten for the first time since the 2013-14 season. Iowa (17-6, 11-5) is ranked ninth and on a four-game win streak after dropping four of its previous five. Who: Iowa at Michigan (men’s basketball)TV: ESPNStream: Fubo (7-day free trial) | Sling | Hulu (free trial)Pregame reading:Michigan basketball gameday: point spread, stats, and moreFriends, familiar foes face off as Michigan basketball hosts IowaMichigan basketball to play in Las Vegas next seasonIowa coach: Transfers key to Michigan basketball’s emergence this seasonComparing Michigan basketball to Gonzaga and Baylor

9 Iowa Hawkeyes (17-6, 11-5) at No. 3 Michigan Wolverines (16-1, 11-1)Where: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan)When: Thursday, February 25, 7:01 p.m. ETPoint spread: Michigan -4.5Watch: ESPN (Dan Shulman, Dick Vitale)Listen: Ann Arbor: WWWW-102.9 FM; Detroit: WWJ-950 AM; anywhere: MGoBlue.com (Brian Boesch, Terry Mills)Follow: Andrew KahnOn the heels of a 92-87 win, Michigan will face the No. “Defense has got to lead to the victory,” Michigan assistant Phil Martelli said when previewing the Iowa game. Pregame reading:Friends, familiar foes face off as Michigan basketball hosts IowaMichigan basketball to play in Las Vegas next seasonIowa coach: Transfers key to Michigan basketball’s emergence this seasonComparing Michigan basketball to Gonzaga and BaylorMichigan sought out extra motivation on social media before beating Ohio State

The Michigan Wolverines won the game 62-58. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan basketball’s postponed game at Penn State has been rescheduled for Wednesday (Jan. 27), the Big Ten announced. Michigan and Penn State were supposed to meet in Happy Valley on Jan. 9, but the game was postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Nittany Lions’ program. Instead, they will play at Penn State on Wednesday night and then host Indiana the following Saturday (Jan. 30) in Ann Arbor. In their first meeting this season, Michigan survived a scare from Penn State, winning 62-58 after trailing in the final minutes at the Crisler Center.

The 2020-21 Michigan-Michigan State rivalry will start in the afternoon. Michigan State has canceled its last three games due to positive COVID-19 tests but is hopeful to resume play on Jan. 28 at Rutgers, nine days before the Michigan-Michigan State matchup. The Michigan-Michigan State was one of a handful of new tipoff times unveiled on Friday. Other recently announced Michigan tip times are:Feb. 3: at Northwestern, 7 p.m. ET (BTN)Feb. 11: vs. Illinois, 7 p.m. (ESPN)New Michigan State tip times:Feb. 3: vs. Nebraska, 7 p.m. (BTN)Feb. 16: at Purdue, 7 p.m. (ESPN/ESPN2)

Last time out, Michigan faced a vengeful opponent and did not respond well. Maryland visits Crisler Center for a 7:01 p.m. Michigan smacked the Maryland on Dec. 31, but the Terrapins believe they are playing better now. Maryland (8-6, 2-5), though, will try to follow Minnesota’s road map by frustrating Michigan’s leader scorer, freshman center Hunter Dickinson. Who: Maryland at Michigan (men’s basketball)TV: FS1Stream: Fubo (7-day free trial) | Sling | Hulu (free trial)Pregame reading:Michigan basketball gameday: Maryland visits for rematchMichigan’s Eli Brooks a game-time decision vs. MarylandMichigan basketball holds steady in AP poll after roller coaster weekWith perfect season over, how will Michigan basketball respond?

9 Wisconsin on Tuesday night, Michigan became the first team in college basketball history to stack such a dominant trio of ranked blowouts. 19 Northwestern, which came into the matchup after victories against Michigan State, Indiana and Ohio State and a close road loss to Iowa. 4 Iowa and beaten Michigan State and Ohio State by a combined 42 points. 9 team in the country and a proven contender atop the Big Ten, came in sporting victories over Michigan State, Minnesota and Iowa. Saturday will bring a different kind of test, as Michigan hits the road against a ranked team for the first time this season.

Four Wolverines scored between 12 and 16 points as Michigan shot 52 percent from the field and made 9-of-16 3s. D’Mitrik Trice led Wisconsin with 20 points. After Wisconsin stopped the aforementioned 22-0 burst, Michigan scored the next seven points. Livers crossed his defender -- who fell and drew a flop warning -- before passing to Brandon Johns Jr. for a corner triple, and Michigan led 26-19 with 8:31 left. Michigan led 40-23.

7 Michigan Wolverines (10-0, 5-0)Where: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan)When: Tuesday, January 12, 7:01 p.m. Wisconsin beat Michigan on Feb. 27, part of an eight-game win streak to close the regular season and claim a share of the Big Ten championship. “He finds (Hunter) Dickinson in those pick and rolls really well. More Michigan basketball content:Michigan ready for top-10 matchup with Wisconsin, another step up in competitionMichigan has put itself in position to win the Big TenWhat more can Hunter Dickinson do for Michigan basketball? How Michigan basketball became a ‘kick-ass defensive team’

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan basketball’s game against Penn State on Saturday has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Penn State program. Penn State men’s basketball has paused all team-related activities due to positive COVID-19 results among its Tier 1 personnel. Due to the pause, the Nittany Lions’ home games against Michigan (Jan. 9) and Rutgers (Jan. 12) have been postponed. https://t.co/x9vHy0jo4x — Penn State Men’s Basketball (@PennStateMBB) January 6, 2021“The institutions will work with the Big Ten Conference to identify rescheduling options,” Penn State said in a release. In the first meeting against Penn State this season, Michigan survived, 62-58, after trailing in the final minutes at the Crisler Center.

16 Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-2, 3-2) at No. 10 Michigan Wolverines (9-0, 4-0)Where: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan)When: Wednesday, January 6, 8:37 p.m. Minnesota beat Iowa in an overtime thriller on Christmas and followed it up with a 25-point win over Michigan State before losing at Wisconsin. More Michigan basketball content:Michigan excited to face Minnesota’s elite point guard, 7-foot centerWith cancellations all over college hoops, Michigan is grateful to be playingMichigan is humming right now. Wolverines surge into top 10 of AP, NET rankings; Michigan State fallsMichigan stays perfect, buries Northwestern with balanced scoring

ANN ARBOR -- Family of players and coaches were allowed inside Crisler Center for the first time this season on Sunday. There were 88 fans in the building, including some Northwestern supporters, according to a Michigan basketball spokesperson. “For some guys, it’s the first time their families are watching them on the Crisler court so that means a lot. Michigan’s last home game with spectators was on March 5. “It’s been a very challenging time and our players have been through a lot,” said Michigan head coach Juwan Howard.

19 Northwestern Wildcats (6-2, 3-1), at No. 16 Michigan Wolverines (8-0, 3-0)Where: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan)When: Sunday, January 3, 7:37 p.m. Michigan plays its first game of 2021 on Sunday night against a Northwestern team off to a surprisingly good start. The Wildcats beat Michigan State, Indiana, and Ohio State to start Big Ten play before losing 87-72 at Iowa on Tuesday. Northwestern is the first ranked team Michigan has faced this season.

There’s only one conference game on the schedule for Sunday: Michigan vs. Penn State at Crisler Center. Michigan lost its only meeting with Penn State last season, at home, and finished 10-10 in the Big Ten. Hunter Dickinson is expected to make his first start for Michigan in place of the injured Austin Davis. Who: Penn State at Michigan (men’s basketball)TV: Big Ten NetworkStream: Fubo (7-day free trial) | Sling | Hulu (free trial)More Michigan basketball content:Michigan’s Austin Davis out ‘extended weeks’ with foot injury; Hunter Dickinson readyWhere Michigan basketball stands entering Big Ten playThe best conference in college basketball? A look at the Big Ten as league play kicks offFor Michigan basketball, playing during pandemic is difficult, crazy but also a blessing

Who: Penn State Nittany Lions (3-1) at Michigan Wolverines (5-0)Where: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan)When: Sunday, December 13, 2:03 p.m. Outside shooting is the first thing Michigan coach Juwan Howard mentioned when asked about Penn State. Michigan and Penn State are scheduled to meet again on Jan. 9 in State College. More Michigan basketball content:Michigan’s Austin Davis out ‘extended weeks’ with foot injury; Hunter Dickinson readyWhere Michigan basketball stands entering Big Ten playThe best conference in college basketball? A look at the Big Ten as league play kicks offFor Michigan basketball, playing during pandemic is difficult, crazy but also a blessing

“It was similar to like an NCAA (Tournament) format,” Michigan coach Juwan Howard said. The Big Ten Tournament was canceled as Michigan was warming up for its opener and the Big Dance would follow suit. This year’s squad did not participate in a tournament like many other schools did during the sport’s first week. “We got the scouting report a little later than normally but I think we have a great staff, great manager staff, doing an excellent job of getting all the important information to us as quickly as possible,” sophomore Franz Wagner said. This is like how the NCAA Tournament is going to be.

Who: Toledo Rockets (3-2) at Michigan Wolverines (4-0)Where: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan)When: Wednesday, December 9, 6:01 p.m. Toledo has shot 3-pointers often and with good success. The bad news for Toledo is that the team is shooting the same percentage from 2-point range. Toledo last played on Friday, winning its Mid-American Conference opener at Eastern Michigan 91-74. More Michigan basketball content:How Michigan basketball scheduled its game against Toledo in one dayWolverine Confidential podcast: Men’s, women’s hoops off to 4-0 starts, hockey’s freshmen making noise earlyShould (and will) Hunter Dickinson crack Michigan’s starting lineup?

Who: UCF Knights (1-0) at Michigan Wolverines (3-0)Where: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan)When: Sunday, December 6, 4:03 p.m. Walker, an Oregon transfer who started the game at Michigan last season, added nine points and eight rebounds off the bench for UCF. Another transfer who beat Michigan last year, Darius Perry from Louisville, is hurt and won’t be available for Sunday. More Michigan basketball content:From ‘silent assassin’ to ‘head of the snake,’ Eli Brooks’ role is whatever Michigan needsMichigan basketball mailbag: Hunter Dickinson’s ceiling, empty arenas, and the loaded Big TenMichigan basketball tip times announced for Christmas, New Year’s Eve gamesMichigan basketball recruits, already the No. 1 class, rise in latest rankingsThe new guys have been good, but don’t forget about Michigan senior Isaiah Livers

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Michigan basketball team survived the first three games on its schedule and will now play against much tougher competition the rest of the season. Three days before taking Michigan to overtime, Oakland lost to Toledo by 27. Two days after leaving the Crisler Center, Oakland lost to Purdue by 43. Coming upIn this COVID-19-shortened season, Michigan only has five non-conference games before the start of Big Ten play. Franz Wagner #21 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the second half against the Ball State Cardinals at Crisler Arena on December 02, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

25 Michigan Wolverines (1-0)Where: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan)When: Sunday, November 29, 6:00 p.m. None of that is necessary this season, as the Big Ten has banned fans in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Michigan assistant Saddi Washington spent 10 years on Greg Kampe’s staff at Oakland. Kampe is in his 36th season at Oakland; only Jim Boeheim at Syracuse and Mike Krzyzewksi (Duke) have been at their schools longer. Pregame reading:Michigan-Oakland game previewIsaiah Livers, Michigan basketball co-captain, on why he knelt during national anthemMichigan transfers Chaundee Brown, Mike Smith make quite the first impressionInside Crisler Center for a strange, quiet Michigan basketball season openerTwo former Michigan basketball stars sign NBA dealsIn Year 2 for Juwan Howard at Michigan, anything is possibleFranz Wagner: Stronger, taller, and primed for a big season for Michigan basketball

ANN ARBOR -- There was Isaiah Livers before Michigan’s season opener on Wednesday, taking a knee during the pregame national anthem at Crisler Center. Livers, a senior forward, was the lone player in the game to take a knee. It was no surprise that Livers, along with redshirt senior Austin Davis, were named as Michigan’s captains for this season. Michigan publicly announced its captains the day of the game; the team was informed by head coach Juwan Howard about a month ago. More Michigan basketball content:Michigan transfers Chaundee Brown, Mike Smith make quite the first impressionInside Crisler Center for a strange, quiet Michigan basketball season openerTwo former Michigan basketball stars sign NBA deals

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.

“Can we fill Crisler?” Michigan men’s basketball coach Juwan Howard asked, via Twitter, on Thursday. As is the case at neighboring Michigan Stadium for football games, no fans will be allowed at Michigan’s basketball games this season, per Big Ten policy. Just like for football, fans can purchase cutouts. The first men’s basketball game is on Nov. 25. More Michigan basketball content:Michigan basketball to hold intra-squad scrimmage to prepare for seasonMichigan’s Zavier Simpson signs with NBA champion LakersZeb Jackson: Michigan’s through-the-legs dunking freshman

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Juwan Howard had added another five-star commit to Michigan basketball’s top-ranked 2021 recruiting class: Moussa Diabate. Diabate joins five-star Caleb Houstan, four-stars Frankie Collins, Kobe Bufkin and Isaiah Barnes, and three-star Will Tschetter in Michigan’s 2021 class. LAST MONTH: Michigan lands 5-star PF Caleb Houstan, rises to top of national recruiting rankingsAt 6-foot-10, Diabate is the No. Diabate also had scholarship offers from Kentucky, Arizona, Florida State and others. 1 for 2021, just ahead of Florida State, Kentucky and Villanova.

Michigan basketball landed five-star Caleb Houstan on Friday, giving the Wolverines the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation. 2 power forward in the 2021 class and the No. Houstan committed to Michigan over scholarship offers from Duke, Gonzaga, Michigan State, North Carolina, Arizona, Virginia and others. READ: Why I’m picking Michigan football to beat Michigan State -- will it be the blowout everyone expects?

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The University of Michigan will no longer host one of the three presidential debates planned for this fall ahead of the 2020 General Election. The Commission on Presidential Debates announced June 23 that the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami, Florida will host the Oct. 15 debate that had been planned for Crisler Center on U-Ms athletics campus. The CPD said in a release that the University has concluded that it is not feasible to host the presidential debate as planned.It is with great disappointment that I must ask for the University of Michigan to be released from its agreement with the Commission on Presidential Debates to host the Presidential Debate on Oct. 15, 2020, said U-M President Mark Schlissel. The other presidential debates will take place Sept 29 at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, and Oct. 22 at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. The University of Utah in Salt Lake City will host a vice presidential debate Oct. 7.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan looks to continue its winning ways when it hosts NJIT on Saturday. Michigan has won 26 of its last 27 non-conference home games - with its only loss coming to then-No. NJIT is coming off a hard-fought 71-67 loss to UMass Lowell and hopes to pull off an improbable result in its first meeting with a ranked opponent this season. Ky Howard leads the Highlanders in rebounding (7.3) and grabbed eight boards versus UMass Lowell after finishing with a season-low two in his previous game. Michigan has won 49 of its last 53 games at Crisler Center.