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BTT 2026: Michigan vs. Wisconsin Open Thread

Michigan and Wisconsin face off on CBS this afternoon (1 p.m.) in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. Read the game preview and then the discussion starts on our message board before, during, and after tonight’s game. Join the discussion in the open thread here. Get...

BTT 2026: Michigan vs. Wisconsin Preview

Michigan’s quest for a second consecutive Big Ten Tournament title will have to go through the only Big Ten team that beat it this season: Wisconsin (Saturday, 1 p.m., CBS). The Badgers knocked off Washington and Illinois on back-to-back days to set up a rematch...

Michigan’s going to need Trey McKenney in March, like it did against Ohio State

CHICAGO — Entering the scene as a McDonald’s All-American and Michigan’s Mr. Basketball, there were high expectations for freshman guard Trey McKenney’s first season with the Michigan men’s basketball team. Given consistent minutes from the start, McKenney has shown flashes of his potential to be...

How Michigan’s defense flipped a switch when it mattered most

CHICAGO — There were only five minutes left when it felt like Ohio State, hot off a 5-0 run to establish its first lead of the game, could actually do it. Buckeye forward Devin Royal drained a 3-pointer from atop the arc, center Christoph Tilly...

BTT 2026: Michigan vs. Ohio State Recap

Michigan led for most of its Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal win over Ohio State, but it flirted with danger in the second half. The Wolverines could never put the game away, and the Buckeyes took a late lead in the final five minutes. The building...

Video: Dusty May, Michigan players react to Big Ten Tournament win over Ohio State

Dusty May and Michigan players met with the media in the locker room after Michigan’s 4-point win over Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal.

Video & Quotes: Dusty May, Elliot Cadeau and Aday Mara after Big Ten Tournament win over Ohio State

Dusty May was joined on the podium by Elliot Cadeau and Aday Mara after Michigan’s Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal win over Ohio State. DUSTY MAY: Very hard fought game by two competitive teams. I thought our defense down the stretch was the difference. We were...

Photo Gallery: Michigan 71, Ohio State 67

At the Buzzer: Michigan 71, Ohio State 67

Rapid reaction to Michigan’s 71-67 win over Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal.  THE MOMENT The No. 1 seed Michigan men’s basketball team engaged in a far more interesting Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal than most anticipated. No. 8 seed Ohio State’s tenacity on...

BTT 2026: Michigan vs. Ohio State Open Thread

Michigan and Ohio State open up the Friday action at the United Center today (noon, BTN) in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. Read the game preview and then the discussion starts on our message board before, during, and after tonight’s game. Join the discussion in...

BTT 2026: Michigan vs. Ohio State Preview

Michigan and Ohio State will clash for the third time this season on Friday (noon, BTN) with a trip to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals on the line. The Wolverines won the first two meetings by an average of 16.5 points per game, but Ohio...

Report Card: Michigan State at Michigan

Report Card is a new UM Hoops+ feature that grades Michigan’s performance by going far beyond the box score. We pair shot quality, shot-making, and on/off impact with film-driven insights to uncover the trends shaping each game. Report Card is part of UM Hoops+, our...

Oregon State hires U-M assistant Justin Joyner as new head coach

Oregon State is hiring Michigan assistant coach Justin Joyner as its new head coach, per reports. Joyner spent the last two years at Michigan and was a pivotal early, outside-the-box hire by Dusty May. He previously served as an assistant coach at Saint Mary’s under...

Michigan claims 2026 Big Ten Player, Coach, and Defensive Player of the Year Awards

Michigan’s historic 19-1 run through the Big Ten netted a few more accolades today when the conference announced this year’s All-Big Ten honorees. The Wolverines claimed Player of the Year from both panels, Coach of the Year from the media, and Defensive Player of the...

Bracket Watch: March 10th, 2026

Hello, friends. Welcome to Championship Week. I’m writing from a hotel room in Seattle, about as far away from the Big Ten Tournament as one could possibly be in the Lower 48. But mentally, I will be spending this week in the Midwest with many...