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Podcast: 2019-20 is underway and we have questions

Michigan’s opening game against Appalachian State got interesting after a 30-5 App State run in the second half while Michigan State dropped its opening game to Kentucky. Brendan (from New York City) and Dylan (from Ann Arbor) react to last night’s games. Listen to “2019-20...

Ups and downs of Howard’s debut offer glimpse of what’s to come

When Juwan Howard’s head hits the pillow Tuesday night, he will see every play that’s still nagging at his psyche, recounting the images as his team’s 30-point cushion steadily whittled to four.  He will see a Michigan offense halted and a defense that suddenly couldn’t...

Game 1: Appalachian State at Michigan Recap

Michigan opened up the Juwan Howard era with back-to-back post-ups for Jon Teske. He scored on both possessions and recorded a double-double in the first half. Teske set the tone and Eli Brooks hit five 3-pointers en route to a career-high. Everything was going according...

Photo Gallery: Michigan 79, Appalachian State 71

Video: Juwan Howard, Jon Teske and Eli Brooks recap season opener

Juwan Howard, Jon Teske and Eli Brooks met with the media after Michigan’s season-opening win over Appalachian State.

Game 1: Appalachian State at Michigan Open Thread

The Juwan Howard era tips off at 7:00 p.m. at the Crisler Center (BTN). Read our preview content and join hthe discussion in the open thread below. Pregame Reading Game 1: Appalachian State at Michigan Preview Early season a chance to hone shot selection, ball...

Game 1: Appalachian State at Michigan Preview

The Juwan Howard era begins in Ann Arbor tonight as Michigan hosts Appalachian State in the Crisler Center (7:00 p.m., BTN). Michigan won’t be the only team playing its first game under a new head coach. Tuesday will also be Dustin Kerns first appearance on...

Early season a chance to hone shot selection, ball movement

When Michigan takes the floor against Appalachian State on Tuesday night, it will merely continue the process of learning who it is. Juwan Howard learning how to handle in-game college basketball coaching decisions for the first time. Michigan’s players learning how to wed prior habits...

Five takeaways from Michigan’s exhibition opener

Michigan coasted to a straightforward win over Saginaw Valley State on Friday evening in its last preseason tune-up before Tuesday’s season opener against Appalachian State. Here are five takeaways from the exhibition opener including thoughts on Eli Brooks, Michigan’s sophomores, defense and more.

What the Miami Heat’s offense can teach us about Michigan under Juwan Howard

Eric Shapiro studied the Miami Heat’s offense this summer to preview Michigan’s offense under Juwan Howard. Shapiro broke down Miami’s most-used offensive sets in 2018-19, and we’ve already seen Michigan utilize most of them in preseason play. Given the amount of overlap in Michigan’s preseason...

Podcast: Previewing opening night

The offseason is over and college basketball is back. Brendan and Dylan preview Michigan State’s matchup with Kentucky in the Champions Classic and dive into Michigan’s first game under Juwan Howard against Appalachian State. Listen to “Previewing opening night: Michigan State vs. Kentucky, Michigan vs....

Exhibition: Saginaw Valley St. at Michigan Recap

Michigan’s exhibition performance on Friday night wasn’t perfect, but it provided a useful assessment of where the Wolverines stand before Tuesday’s season opener. Michigan handled Saginaw Valley State, 82-51, but the game featured a few expected hiccups. Despite jumping out to an early 12-point lead...

Photo Gallery: Michigan 82, Saginaw Valley St. 51

Video: Juwan Howard, Isaiah Livers recap exhibition opener

Juwan Howard and Isaiah Livers discussed Michigan’s exhibition win over Saginaw Valley State on Friday evening.

Exhibition: Michigan vs. Saginaw Valley State Open Thread

Michigan tips off against Saginaw Valley State tonight (7 p.m.) in its lone exhibition game before the 2019-20 season. The game will be streamed by BTN Plus ($), so tune in and join the discussion in the open thread below.