Michigan basketball jumps 2 spots in AP top 25, will travel to Brooklyn for in-season tournament
The Michigan Wolverines menโs basketball team is off to a hot start as theyโre 2-0 on the season, and the Associated Press took notice as the men in maize jumped up two spots to No. 20 in the in-season 2022-23 AP Top 25.
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Jordan Poole made a cannonball-type of splash in game two of the NBA Finals to help the Golden State Warriors boat race the Boston Celtics, 107-88, scoring 17 points with five three-pointers and two steals in the victory.
Disappointing end shouldnโt take away from Michigan basketballโs memorable season
(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Itโs going to take a while for the sting of Tuesday nightโs loss to fade for the Michigan basketball team. The Wolverines were one win away from the Final Four, but played their worst 40 minutes of offense all season. 11 seed UCLA marked an incredibly disappointing end to the 2020-2021 season, but that doesnโt mean it should tarnish the memory. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament since the Fab Five era. Michigan didnโt get its storybook ending, but the journey was one fans wonโt soon forget.
Elite version of Michigan basketball returns in Sweet 16 drubbing of Florida State
Michigan basketball has been doing just that for the better part of a month. MORE: Game time, details announced for Michigan basketball vs. UCLA in Elite 8AdIt was a clinic on both ends of the court. Many experts thought Michigan would lose to LSU in the second round, and even more expected a Florida State victory Sunday night. The former ended up a much more real possibility than the latter, as the Florida State game was never in doubt. Other than the Texas Southern and Michigan State wins, Michigan had faced big deficits in five of its previous seven games.
Michigan basketball vs. UCLA in Elite 8: Game time, details revealed
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan basketball will play UCLA on Tuesday in the Elite Eight for a spot in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:57 p.m. Tuesday from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. 1 seed Michigan advanced to the Elite Eight with a dominant win over No. 11 seed UCLA punched its ticket by upsetting No. AdThe winner of the UCLA-Michigan game will play either No.
Wolverines knock off Florida State, punch ticket to Elite 8 in NCAA Tournament
Hunter Dickinson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines rebounds the ball in the game against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 28, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)(2021 Getty Images)
Wolverine Womenโs Basketball punches first ever ticket to Sweet 16
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ The Michigan Wolverines Womenโs Basketball team isnโt just winning games -- itโs making history. For the first time ever, they punched their ticket to the Sweet 16 and let everyone know thereโs more than just one good basketball team on campus. Congrats to @KBA_GoBlue & her squad for reaching the Sweet 16 -- FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!!! pic.twitter.com/NSaoSB7zVk โ Juwan Howard (@JuwanHoward) March 23, 2021โItโs a great win for the university, a great win for Michigan,โ Barnes-Arico said. โGreat win for little kids growing up in Michigan and for the country to see Michigan is not just a football school, or a menโs basketball school -- itโs also a womenโs basketball school.โ
No. 1 Michigan basketball knocks off No. 8 LSU to advance to Sweet 16
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.
Can Michigan basketball play complete game, survive LSU for spot in Sweet 16?
(AP Photo/Robert Franklin)ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan basketball is one win away from reaching the Sweet 16, but to do so, it will need to play its best game since last month. 16 seed Texas Southern in the opening round, Michigan improved to 3-3 in its last six games. The others were against Michigan State and Ohio State -- two teams Michigan had already beaten this season. Even in its wins over Michigan State, Maryland and Texas Southern, Michigan hasnโt really put together a complete game. In the first Michigan State game, the Wolverines committed 20 fouls and 14 turnovers.
No. 1 Michigan beats Texas Southern, moves on to play No. 8 LSU in second round of NCAA Tournament
16 seed Texas Southern in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and will play No. 13 North Texas -- Michigan didnโt leave any doubt from the tip. The Wolverines scored the first seven points of the game and never let Texas Southern back within a possession. Zeb Jackson #3 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the first half against the Texas Southern Tigers in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Mackey Arena on March 20, 2021 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (2021 Getty Images)Michael Weathers scored 24 points for Texas Southern on 8-for-18 shooting.
13 early thoughts about No. 1 Michigan basketballโs NCAA Tournament region
1 seed in this seasonโs NCAA Tournament after going 20-4 and winning the regular season Big Ten championship. 1 seed, Michigan should have a major advantage, but you can never say never in the NCAA Tournament. Ironically, his final game before getting fired at Louisville was a second-round loss to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament. It started with the blowout loss to Illinois and continued with a couple of incomplete performances against Michigan State. Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines battles for a loose ball against Malik Hall #25 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Crisler Arena on March 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Isaiah Livers, Franz Wagner, Hunter Dickinson earn All-Big Ten honors for Michigan basketball
Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after a made basket by Franz Wagner #21 of the Michigan Wolverines in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at Assembly Hall on February 27, 2021 in Bloomington, Indiana. ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan basketball landed three players on All-Big Ten teams this season: wings Isaiah Livers and Franz Wagner, and freshman center Hunter Dickinson. He was named to the second team by the coaches and third team by the media. Dickinson, who led Michigan with 14.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game, was named the to the first team by the media and second team by Big Ten coaches. RELATED: Hunter Dickinson named Big Ten Freshman of the YearThe trio led Michigan in scoring and rebounding this season while playing strong defense.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson named Big Ten basketballโs Freshman of the Year
Hunter Dickinson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines drives to the basket in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio on February 21, 2021. Michigan defeated Ohio State 92-87. ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan center Hunter Dickinson has been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year by both the coaches and the media. But nobody knew he would lead the team in points, rebounds and blocked shots. Hunter Dickinson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts to a first half basket against the Michigan State Spartans at Crisler Arena on March 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Michigan basketballโs Juwan Howard named Big Ten Coach of the Year
Michigan coach Juwan Howard holds a championship sign after after the team's win over Michigan State in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard has been named the Big Ten Coach of the Year in just his second season leading the Wolverines. RELATED: Hunter Dickinson named Big Ten Freshman of the YearHoward was an easy choice for the award after leading Michigan to a surprising Big Ten regular season championship. Next Up ....Juwan Howard has been named the COACH OF THE YEAR by the Coaches & Media! Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates his teams Big Ten championship after defeating the Michigan State Spartans 69-50 at Crisler Arena on March 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Despite having no COVID-19 cases, the basketball team was shut down for two weeks without any team practices or workouts.
Offensive struggles, Eli Brooks injury leave Michigan basketball with postseason concerns
On Sunday, Michigan trailed nearly wire-to-wire against Michigan State for its second loss in three games. Worst of all, Michigan might be without senior starter Eli Brooks in Indianapolis. Brooks injured his ankle at Michigan State and returned to the bench wearing street clothes and a boot on his left leg. Brooks has found his shot lately, too, which helped Michigan stick with MSU early in the game Sunday. Michiganโs next game begins Friday morning in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament, against either Michigan State or Maryland.
From afterthought to champion: Despite dominance, Michiganโs Big Ten title is an underdog story
The Michigan Wolverines celebrate their 2021 Big Ten Championship after defeating the Michigan State Spartans 69-50 at Crisler Arena on March 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates his teams Big Ten championship after defeating the Michigan State Spartans 69-50 at Crisler Arena on March 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Twenty sluggish minutes left Michigan with a 14-point deficit against Wisconsin in an arena Big Ten teams almost never escape with wins. Another matchup with rival Michigan State looms this weekend, and then theyโll be a No. โI want the natty, too.โThereโs still a long way to go, but as weโve learned, doubt this Michigan team at your own risk.
Michigan basketball clinches Big Ten title with runaway win over Michigan State
Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines battles for a loose ball against Malik Hall #25 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Crisler Arena on March 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan basketball clinched the regular-season Big Ten championship Thursday with a runaway win over rival Michigan State. In the second half, it was all Michigan, which stretched its lead all the way up to 28 with under 10 minutes to play. Michigan State cut into the lead after the benches were cleared, and Michigan won by a 69-50 final. AdHunter Dickinson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts to a first half basket against the Michigan State Spartans at Crisler Arena on March 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Michigan freshman Hunter Dickinson named semifinalist for college basketball Player of the Year
Hunter Dickinson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines shoots the ball over Trayce Jackson-Davis #23 of the Indiana Hoosiers during the second half at Assembly Hall on February 27, 2021 in Bloomington, Indiana. ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan freshman Hunter Dickinson has been named a semifinalist for the Naismith Award, which is given to college basketballโs Player of the Year. In 20 games this season, Dickinson is averaging 14.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. Michigan defeated Ohio State 92-87. READ: Everything goes wrong for Michigan basketball in blowout loss to IllinoisOn offense, Dickinsonโs ability and willingness to pass is invaluable to Michigan.
Everything goes wrong for Michigan basketball in blowout loss to Illinois
Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines leaves the floor after a 76-53 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini at Crisler Arena on March 02, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan basketball hasnโt had many off nights this season, but on Tuesday night against Illinois, the Wolverines packed several gamesโ worth of regression into 40 ugly minutes. Illinois was playing without Ayo Dosunmu, one of the best players in the country and the undisputed leader of its offense. AdKofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates a first half basket with Da'Monte Williams #20 while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on March 02, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. At one point, a shellshocked Michigan team trailed by 28, and the deficit never got back below 20.
Intense No. 4 Illinois makes statement, drubs No. 2 Michigan
Michigan can still wrap that up with a win in either of its last two regular-season games โ or if Illinois loses its last game this weekend. The Wolverines are scheduled to play three fewer games than Illinois, and the size of this blowout โ without Dosunmu โ will resonate. Illinois could certainly pass Michigan as well after this game, but the Illini still have four more losses than the Wolverines. Plus, both Michigan and Illinois have more tests to come before the next poll. Michigan: The Wolverines finish the regular season with a home-and-home series against rival Michigan State, starting Thursday night in Ann Arbor.
Michigan or Gonzaga: Who deserves to be ranked No. 1 in college basketball polls?
Gonzaga coach Mark Few, left, speaks with guard Jalen Suggs during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against San Diego in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. The WCC has a second NCAA Tournament team in BYU, but the Cougars wonโt be more than a No. Here are the teams Gonzaga has beaten on the road this season: Portland, Saint Maryโs, San Diego, Pepperdine, Pacific, BYU and San Francisco. Again, BYU is a solid team, but the rest of that list isnโt even in consideration for the NCAA Tournament. In the past, road games have been very important to the NCAA Tournament selection committee, but maybe not so much to AP voters.
Hunter Dickinson out-duels Iowa star Luka Garza in Michigan basketballโs latest masterpiece
Dickinson vs. GarzaOffensively, Dickinson was solid, dropping in 14 points on 6-13 shooting with one assist and three offensive rebounds. Iowa center Luka Garza came into the game leading the nation in scoring at over 24 points per game. Connor McCaffery #30 of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Luka Garza #55 of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Hunter Dickinson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines go for a rebound during the second half at Crisler Arena on February 25, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (2021 Getty Images)Many Michigan fans will remember last season, when Garza dropped 44 and 33 points on the Wolverines in their two games against Iowa. Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines reacts against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Crisler Arena on February 25, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
3 members of Michigan basketballโs No. 1 recruiting class named McDonaldโs All Americans
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Three members of Michigan basketballโs top-ranked 2021 recruiting class have been named to the McDonaldโs All American team. #WhereHypeMeetsLegacy pic.twitter.com/WsGMtGKNVv โ McDonald's All American Games (@McDAAG) February 23, 2021Houstan, a five-star forward who committed to Juwan Howardโs team in October, is the No. The 6-foot-10 power forward is ranked 18th in the 2021 class and had a long list of offers, including Kentucky, Florida State and Arizona. He was one of only a handful of four-star recruits to earn McDonaldโs All American honors. Howardโs 2021 class also includes four-star guard Frankie Collins, four-star forward Isaiah Barnes and three-star forward Will Tschetter.
6 differences to expect if Michigan basketball meets Ohio State again in Big Ten Tournament
In the first half, Michigan countered half a dozen Ohio State runs with timely three-point makes. Liddell #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio on February 21, 2021. Before that point, Ohio State had been called for 12 fouls and Michigan had been called for 13 fouls. Ohio State had converted 12 of 13 free-throw attempts, and Michigan had converted 11 of 14 free-throw attempts. In the final 37.7 seconds, Ohio State committed five fouls intentionally, and Michigan made eight of 10 free throws.
How close is Michigan basketball to already locking up a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament?
Michigan's Chaundee Brown, left, and Franz Wagner celebrates their win over Ohio State after an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ The NCAA Tournament is still three weeks away, but Michigan basketball might be closer to locking up a No. Add in a win at Maryland, and Michigan has as many as four road victories against NCAA Tournament teams. Michigan has additional home wins against Minnesota, Wisconsin, Maryland and Rutgers, giving it up to eight wins against at-large NCAA Tournament teams. AdThere are four NCAA Tournament teams in the Pac-12: USC, Colorado, UCLA and Oregon.
Michigan takes Ohio Stateโs best punch, picks up best win of college basketball season
Michigan defeated Ohio State 92-87. 4 Ohio State -- itโs hard not to call it the best win of the entire college basketball season. The team Michigan met Sunday was on a seven-game winning streak and named a No. The actual committee members who decide the NCAA Tournament field said as of now, Ohio State is a No. Most importantly, Michigan beat Ohio State at its best.
Michigan basketball reschedules Michigan State, Illinois, Iowa games following shutdown
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan basketball has rescheduled home games against Michigan State, Illinois and Iowa after several matchups were postponed by a three-week pause. READ: If Michigan basketball wants Big Ten title, it has to beat the best over next 2 weeksTwo of those five games -- home games against Michigan State and Illinois -- will now be made up, the university announced. Hereโs how the final six games of the Michigan schedule will play out:Feb. 21: at No. 5 IllinoisMarch 4: vs. Michigan StateMarch 7: at Michigan StateThe Iowa game was originally scheduled to take place March 4, but now, the Wolverines will finish the season with a home-and-home against in-state rival Michigan State. Ohio State, Iowa and Illinois are the top three teams in the conference, other than Michigan.
If Michigan basketball wants Big Ten title, it has to beat the best over next 2 weeks
Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines and Caleb McConnell #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights go for a loose ball at Crisler Arena on February 18, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Four teams have separated themselves to form the top tier in the conference: Michigan, Ohio State, Illinois and Iowa. Illinois, Ohio State and Iowa have all played each other once, meaning they have two games played in that top tier, while Michigan has none. On top of those games, Michigan has road trips to Indiana (a desperate, NCAA-caliber team) and Michigan State (a hated in-state rival). AdMike Smith #12 of the Michigan Wolverines defends Jacob Young #42 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Crisler Arena on February 18, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
How Chaundee Brownโs numbers epitomize what makes this Michigan basketball team special
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. Itโs 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 ใฝ๏ธ๐#WolverineCulture#LockedIn pic.twitter.com/9bzVJPYrpw โ 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.
Why comeback win at Wisconsin was Michigan basketballโs most impressive performance of season
Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts to a three point shot during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center on February 14, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin. Take Michigan State, for example. When it returned, Michigan State scored just 37 points and lost to that same Rutgers team by 30. Would Michigan State have lost to Rutgers even if there hadnโt been a shutdown? 4 Ohio State, Indiana and Michigan State.
Michigan basketball freshman Hunter Dickinson among top 20 late season Wooden Award finalists
Hunter Dickinson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines runs down the court after scoring during the second half of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Crisler Arena on January 12, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan basketball freshman Hunter Dickinson is among 20 players included on the top 20 late season Wooden Award watch list. Dickinson is averaging 15.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game this season, while shooting 68.8% from the floor. AdRyan Rollins #5 of the Toledo Rockets tries to get a shot off around Hunter Dickinson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Crisler Arena on December 09, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Hereโs the full Wooden Award late season top 20:
Chris Webber on Michigan basketball: Big Ten title race, recruiting, NBA prospects, 2-week shutdown
Former Michigan basketball star Chris Webber spoke to Local 4 about his friend Juwan Howardโs current team. He spoke about Michiganโs Big Ten title and Final Four chances, as well as the NBA prospects on the roster and the possible impact of the two-week shutdown.
โLet us competeโ: U-M student athletes call to lift COVID shutdown
ANN ARBOR โ A coalition of student athletes at the University of Michigan are calling for the 14 day shutdown of athletics to be lifted. Now, student athletes are speaking out and have launched a petition to MDHHS to resume practices and competitions. We trust the guidance and leadership of those in charge of the health and safety of Michigan student-athletes. Given the Universityโs knowledge of the situation surrounding the athletic department, should a total shutdown have been necessary, it should have come from the University of Michigan leaders. The student-athletes at the University of Michigan stand united in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping every member of our community safe.