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Game 22: Ohio State at Michigan Open Thread

It is a stripe out at the Crisler Center tonight as Michigan hosts Ohio State in the first of two home rivalry games this week. Read the game preview and join the discussion below.

Game 22: Ohio State at Michigan Preview

Michigan and Ohio State are tied in the Big Ten standings at 4-6 and share the distinction of being ranked in the top five nationally in non-conference play and experiencing a four-game losing streak. The Wolverines and Buckeyes have both battled injuries and suspensions and know...

In his development, Franz Wagner finds his reason for being here

Back in October, before stepping on a basketball court in a Michigan uniform, Franz Wagner was asked to explain why he was here in the first place. Easy as it was to draw a familial line with his brother, the fact remained that Wagner had...

Podcast: A February look at the state of the programs

Michigan had a 2-0 week with wins over Nebraska and Rutgers while Michigan State dropped a road game at Wisconsin. Brendan and Dylan discuss where things stand for both programs with two important home games coming up on Tuesday before Saturday’s rivalry rematch. Timestamps: (02:02)...

Five Key Plays: Michigan 69, Rutgers 63

Michigan picked up a quality victory over Rutgers on Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. The Wolverines had Zavier Simpson back in the lineup and rode a career 20-point performance from Brandon Johns Jr. to the win. Here are Five Key Plays from Saturday’s win...

Brandon Johns shows Michigan how things can all pay off

NEW YORK — It happened, Brandon Johns Jr. said, in the first half, as Rutgers played volleyball at the rim. At some point, a stray body part caught him, just below the eye. So, as Johns sat at a podium after leading Michigan to a...

Zavier Simpson only wants to look forward

NEW YORK — Twenty-three months ago, the last time Zavier Simpson stood on this court, he came off with a piece of the net in his hand, stepping over confetti. He had just led Michigan on a four-day charge, winning the Big Ten Tournament with...

Game 21: Michigan vs. Rutgers Recap

Michigan had its swagger back on Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. The building was jam-packed with local fans, and the back-and-forth cheering was reminiscent of a March tournament game. For all of the handwringing about how and why this game ended up as a...

Photo Gallery: Michigan 69, Rutgers 63

Video: Juwan Howard, Michigan players talk win over Rutgers

Juwan Howard, Zavier Simpson, Jon Teske and Brandon Johns Jr. were on the podium after Michigan’s win over Rutgers at Madison Square Garden.

Game 21: Michigan vs. Rutgers Open Thread

Michigan and Rutgers are set for a 4:30 p.m. tip at Madison Square Garden (BTN) this afternoon. Zavier Simpson is in and Isaiah Livers is out ahead of the rare neutral court conference game. Read the preview and join the discussion below.

Michigan reinstates Zavier Simpson

After dodging questions about Zavier Simpson’s status at today’s afternoon availability, Juwan Howard announced that Zavier Simpson has been reinstated and will play on Saturday against Rutgers. “After speaking with Warde (Manuel) before today’s practice and after my media availability, we agreed to lift Zavier’s...

Status of Livers and Simpson leaves Michigan in limbo

It was just four hours prior to Michigan’s departure to New York City for the game against Rutgers. Juwan Howard sat atop the podium in Crisler Center, eating sliced peaches out of a plastic fruit cup, and largely deflected questions about the two biggest stories...

Game 21: Michigan vs. Rutgers Preview

Michigan and Rutgers will meet at Madison Square Garden on Saturday afternoon (4:30 p.m., BTN) for Big Ten Day. The Wolverines are in the midst of trying to wrestle their season back on track while Rutgers is excited to see how fast this train can...

Subscriber Ask Me Anything: January 2020

Every month, we host an ‘ask me anything’ discussion on our message board for our members. Subscribers can ask questions about Michigan basketball, Juwan Howard, recruiting, this website or anything else. Any member can submit a question, all you have to do is log in...