DUG MCDANIEL

-- The homecoming for a trio of Wolverines was spoiled on Thursday night as Michigan lost to Maryland for the first time in nearly three years. It wasn’t enough on a night when Maryland grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and committed just six turnovers to Michigan’s 12. Dickinson hit a 3 to keep the Wolverines alive, but they still trailed by eight with 90 seconds left. Dickinson’s putback cut the deficit to four with 40 seconds left. He made both to cut the margin to four with five seconds left; two more free throws from Young prevented a last-second miracle.

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Michigan beat Penn State on Wednesday 79-69 at Crisler Center to improve to 3-0 in conference. Penn State, down 14 with eight minutes left, got within three in the final minutes. After a stunning home loss to Central Michigan, Michigan has won two in a row to start 2023 and won all of its league games by double digits. Penn State and Michigan entered the night ranked first and second in the country, respectively, in lowest turnover percentage. Penn State had eight, and Michigan scored 15 points as a result.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A dust-up in the first half of the men’s basketball game between Michigan and North Carolina on Wednesday night resulted in four technical fouls. “Really it was just two teams trying to win,” said North Carolina Armando Bacot, one of the players assessed a technical. It was nothing major.”Michigan lost to North Carolina, 80-76. Shortly before the technical fouls were issued, another could have been. That’s just normal for me.”Bacot reportedly said before the season he wanted North Carolina to show some nastiness this year.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Michigan basketball could not make it a sweep over North Carolina in the inaugural Jumpman Invitational. The Michigan women beat North Carolina 76-68 the night before in the same building, Charlotte’s Spectrum Center, as part of the two-night, four-school, eight-team event. North Carolina used that time to turn a five-point deficit into a seven-point halftime lead, and never looked back. After Bacot’s basket over Dickinson with 8:16 to go in the half, North Carolina coach Hubert Davis was apoplectic, apparently wanting something called on Dickinson. Bacot’s and-one, with the free throw, put North Carolina ahead 31-30 with 4:09 left and started a 10-0 run.

ANN ARBOR -- Before Michigan plays a very familiar nonconference opponent, the Wolverines will face one for the first time in program history. ET, BTN Plus), part of a quasi doubleheader with the Michigan women, who tip at noon ET against Appalachian State. “He’s really embraced this opportunity,” Michigan assistant coach Howard Eisley said in a video conference call on Friday. His knee injury last season derailed Lipscomb’s season. Eisley, the lead scout for Lipscomb, said the Bisons are very disciplined and have several good outside shooters.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Dug McDaniel, after learning Michigan’s starting point guard would miss the rest of the season with an injury, sent his head coach a text. “He played much better than what we expected right off the bat,” Michigan assistant Howard Eisley said. McDaniel was especially focused leading up to the game, knowing he’d start. Without Llewellyn, Michigan has no choice but to play McDaniel heavy minutes (27 on Thursday). Michigan won’t need him to be that good every night, nor is that a fair expectation.

Michigan and Kentucky, two of the more popular men’s basketball programs in the United States, will play a game in London on Sunday. Watch Michigan basketball on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Hosted by the Basketball Hall of Fame, this game was supposed to take place in 2020, and was supposed to be one of three between the schools. The COVID-19 pandemic messed with the schedule, and the home-and-home is on hold for the time being. 4 but lost its two high-profile games so far, in double overtime against Michigan State in Indianapolis and at Gonzaga, 88-72. GAME INFORMATIONWho: Michigan Wolverines (5-2) vs. No.

NEW YORK -- Michigan pummeled Pittsburgh on Wednesday night, 90-61, easily Michigan’s best all-around performance of this young season. He pointed to Michigan’s poor shooting numbers outside of Dickinson and clearly made the big man the focus of his defense. He posted a plus-15 in his 25 minutes, which means Michigan was even better without him on the floor on Wednesday. Duggie shinesThere was a moment in Michigan’s prior game, against Eastern Michigan in Detroit, when Howard urged McDaniel, a freshman, to slow down. Given all the shooting Michigan lost from last season, and some of the questions about who would fill that void, Baker’s play -- including his shooting -- will be important all season.

It’s the start of the 2022-23 college basketball season, and just like years past, the Michigan Wolverines are entering the season ranked in the AP Top 25 at No. 22.

In addition to the games, Michigan was allowed 10 extra practices before the trip. As for the games, the Wolverines went 2-1 against professional teams, though none of the games will count against their record. Martelli said the opponent had injuries sustained during training camp that limited the available number of players. Martelli said the games confirmed to the coaching staff that Michigan is deep. Tschetter, Martelli said, was the 10th or 11th man in one game but made four baskets in one quarter the next.

Jett Howard, listed as a guard/forward, is 6-foot-8 and 215 pounds, giving him great size for a ball-handling wing. 5, Terrance Williams II, junior, forward, 6-7, 225No. 23, Gregg Glenn III, freshman, forward, 6-7, 230No. 25, Jace Howard, junior, guard, 6-8, 225No. 45, Cooper Smith, sophomore, guard, 6-1, 175

Michigan’s highly touted freshman class will arrive on campus this weekend. Michigan added two experienced graduate transfers: Princeton point guard Jaelin Llewellyn and Duke forward Joey Baker. Dug McDanielThe 5-foot-11 point guard is Michigan’s latest player from the DMV area. McDaniel played for St. Paul VI and won a conference and state championship this past season. With both of Michigan’s starting forwards gone, there’s a chance for Glenn to come in and contribute right away.

As a basketball player, Gregg Glenn III is versatile, unselfish, and a quick learner. Those traits should serve him well in his freshman season and help a Michigan team that lost its starting forwards. “He played at a high level and won at a high level,” Michigan assistant coach Saddi Washington said recently. Glenn is close with Michigan head coach Juwan Howard’s youngest son, Jett, another incoming Wolverine. And it’s why the coach thinks Glenn has a chance to play right away at Michigan.

Last weekend was a big one for Michigan football recruiting. Dubbed “Victors Weekend” by the program, many top prospects were on campus. We discuss the commitments that followed and what to expect on the recruiting trail going forward. The Michigan men’s basketball program got its first commitment for 2022, landing point guard Dug McDaniel. We close with a conversation about the Supreme Court’s ruling earlier this week involving college athletes and compensation.

Howard’s first commitment for the 2022 class hails from that region as well: Dug McDaniel, a four-star point guard from Paul VI in Chantilly, Virginia. Both “DMV boys” played high school basketball in the competitive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, the same league that Paul VI calls home. “He’s a pass-first point guard that can score,” said Paul VI coach Glenn Farello. Michigan has three point guards on the roster for 2021-22: Eli Brooks and Coastal Carolina transfer DeVante’ Jones, both of whom are seniors, and incoming freshman Frankie Collins. More Michigan basketball content:Several Michigan basketball players invited to NBA draft showcaseMichigan’s Isaiah Livers will be at NBA draft combineFormer Michigan basketball player went from Wall Street to NBA front office to app designer

Juwan Howard and his staff were ready to welcome some of the top prospects in the 2022 class. Ty Rodgers was set to begin his official visit on Tuesday, according to Stockrisers. According to Jake Weingarten at Stockrisers, Rodgers has also scheduled official visits to Connecticut and Purdue this month. Bradley is one of several players from IMG Academy, the Brandenton, Florida powerhouse, that Michigan is after in the 2022 class, a group that includes Howard’s youngest son, Jett. More Michigan basketball content:Michigan basketball 2022 recruiting boardMore recruiting targetsHunter Dickinson discusses his NBA draft decision

Juwan Howard’s first recruiting trip into the DMV treated him and the Michigan basketball program well. “He’s a pass-first point guard that can score,” said Paul VI coach Glenn Farello. 80 overall in the 2022 class, and the 15th-best point guard, per the 247sports composite. Michigan has a point guard in its 2021 class, Frankie Collins, and has offered at least one other point guard in 2022, Jaden Bradley, the No. Michigan basketball recruiting 2022: Juwan Howard shooting for the stars again