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Video: Juwan Howard, Michigan players recap win over UCF

Juwan Howard, Hunter Dickinson, Terrance Williams and Chaundee Brown met with the media after Michigan’s comeback blowout win over UCF.

Photo Gallery: Michigan 80, UCF 58

Game 4: UCF at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan hosts UCF this afternoon at the Crisler Center. Read the game preview, dig into Film Room and then join the conversation throughout the game.

Film Room: ‘5 Out’ and other new concepts in Juwan Howard’s offense

Film Room is an X’s and O’s breakdown of Michigan basketball by Gibson Pyper. Pyper has diagrammed almost every offense in college and professional basketball at The Basketball Playbook and is an expert on the X’s and O’s of the game. He’s helping us break...

Game 4: UCF at Michigan Preview

Michigan is scheduled to host UCF on Sunday (4:00 p.m., BTN) for what should be its most challenging test to date. Game previews in the COVID-era continue to be a tough task as the Knights have only played one game, an ugly 63-55 win over...

‘The head of the snake’: Michigan’s defense counting on Brooks’ defensive evolution

After Cassius Winston torched Michigan to the tune of 32 points and nine assists in the first matchup between the Spartans and Wolverines last season, Michigan coach Juwan Howard knew he needed to switch things up. He watched the film, digested the defensive errors and...

Video: Mike Smith, Eli Brooks talk early season progress

Mike Smith and Eli Brooks met with the media this afternoon to talk about Michigan’s 3-0 start and how the team is progressing.

Podcast: A Michigan State-Duke autopsy, plus early season numbers from Michigan

Brendan and Dylan break down Michigan State’s big win at Duke and hit on some key takeaways including Aaron Henry’s growth as a playmaker, a potentially elite defense and how the center rotation could shake out after Julius Marble’s big night. Then they dive into...

Five takeaways from Michigan’s win over Ball State

Michigan picked up a comfortable win over Ball State on Wednesday night to move to 3-0 on the season. The Wolverines were sharp and efficient offensively as they continue to feel their way into the 2020-21 season. Here are Five Takeaways from the win including...

Livers, Wagner exhibit dominant potential in win over Ball State

Holding 40-33 lead at halftime Wednesday night, Michigan entered the locker room and simply smiled. Ball State had finished the first half on a 19-6 run punctuated by sloppy defense, but the Wolverines remained confident. This wasn’t like Sunday’s overtime escape against Oakland. The energy...

Game 3: Ball State at Michigan Recap

It’s hard to shake the feeling that Michigan’s first three games were more like glorified scrimmages or exhibitions. Playing inside an empty Crisler Center sets the tone, but Juwan Howard and his bench are in the early stages of figuring this whole thing out. They...

Video: Juwan Howard, Michigan players talk win over Ball State

Juwan Howard, Isaiah Livers and Hunter Dickinson met with the media after Michigan’s 19-point win over Ball State.

Photo Gallery: Michigan 84, Ball State 65

Game 3: Ball State at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan hosts Ball State at the Crisler Center this evening. Tip is set for 7:00 p.m. (BTN) and the discussion will start in the open thread before the game. Read the game preview and dive into the thread.

Game 3: Ball State at Michigan Preview

After a flat effort against Oakland on Sunday, Michigan returns to the Crisler Center tonight against Ball State (7:00 p.m., BTN).  The Cardinals have only played one game this year, a 74-73 loss at Northern Kentucky, but are expected to finish in the top half...