Back to work: NBA's non-Disney clubs start team workouts
The teams that didn't qualify for the restart of the NBA season at Walt Disney World could begin voluntary workouts Wednesday, Sept. 23, to start preparing for their next game whenever that is. Karl Anthony-Towns got to work in Minnesota and his old coach started to mold his new team in New York. After six months without one, it felt so good for some NBA teams to practice again that even Allen Iverson might've enjoyed it. โIt gives us some sense of continuity, some sense of togetherness,โ said Love, who didnโt want to miss the voluntary workouts. Coaches who didn't know what to expect were pleasantly surprised by the level of play they saw.
10 former Michigan basketball players begin season on NBA rosters
Ignas Brazdeikis, Jordan Poole, Moe Wagner, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Caris LeVert are among the former Michigan basketball players on NBA rosters to begin the 2019-20 season. As the season begins, there are 10 former Michigan basketball players on active 15-man rosters. This will be the fifth team of Burke's young NBA career. He averaged a career-high 18.1 points per game last season, splitting time between the Knicks and Mavericks. It wouldn't be a surprise to see him break out in his fourth NBA season.
10 former Michigan basketball players begin season on NBA rosters
ANN ARBOR, Mich. Michigan basketball season is still a couple weeks away, but fans won't have to wait any longer to watch some of their favorites on the court. As the season begins, there are 10 former Michigan basketball players on active 15-man rosters. This will be the fifth team of Burke's young NBA career. He averaged a career-high 18.1 points per game last season, splitting time between the Knicks and Mavericks. It wouldn't be a surprise to see him break out in his fourth NBA season.
Quiz: How well do you know Michigan's new AD?
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan announced the hiring of new athletic director Warde Manuel Friday morning. Manuel takes over for interim AD Jim Hackett, who brought in football coach Jim Harbaugh, extended the contract of basketball coach John Beilein and initiated a contract with Nike during his short tenure. Manuel is expected to begin his duties as Michigan AD in March. How well do you know Michigan's new athletic director ? MOBILE APP USERS: Tap here to take the quiz.
Michigan battles NJIT in Ann Arbor Saturday
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ 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.
Michigan defeats Wofford 57-40
โ Regular season Big Ten champion Michigan defeated Wofford 57-40 Thursday. Nik Stauskas had 15 points to lead the Wolverines past the Terriers in the second round of the NCAA tournament in Milwaukee. Jordan Morgan added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Wolverines, who outrebounded Wofford 31-26. Derrick Walton Jr. and Stauskas added late 3-pointers as the Wolverines - who hit 7-of-17 3s - closed out the win. GAME NOTEBOOK: Wofford missed 12-of-14 shots during a Michigan 20-4 run early in the game and shot 32.1 percent in the first half.