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Isaiah Todd named 2020 McDonald’s All American

Five-star Michigan commitment Isaiah Todd was announced as a participant in the 2020 McDonald’s All American Game today. Todd is a member of Michigan’s five-man recruiting class — along with Hunter Dickinson, Terrance Williams, Zeb Jackson and Jace Howard — that is currently ranked fourth...

Five takeaways from Michigan’s loss to Penn State

Michigan dropped its first home game of the Big Ten season and was left searching for answers in the aftermath. The Wolverines have lost four out of five and need to figure out a way to right the ship sooner than later. Here are five...

Michigan left with few answers after Penn State loss

It’s hard to remember the last time Michigan basketball found itself in a place like this. Losers of four of five, holders an 11-7 record midway through January. Unable to beat Penn State on its home court in a sleepy Wednesday night game, or even...

Game 18: Penn State at Michigan Recap

Michigan’s offense had miraculously kept its head above water on offense without Isaiah Livers. The Wolverines were ranked 2nd in the Big Ten in offensive efficiency and first in effective field goal percentage despite playing four of their first six conference games on the road....

Photo Gallery: Penn State 72, Michigan 63

Video: Juwan Howard reacts to home loss versus Penn State

Juwan Howard addressed the media after Michigan dropped its second home game of the 2019-20 season. Posted by Michigan Basketball on UMHoops.com on Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Game 18: Penn State at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan and Penn State are set for a 7:00 p.m. (BTN) tip at the Crisler Center tonight. The Wolverines are expected to be without Isaiah Livers for the sixth consecutive game. Read the preview and join the discussion in the attached open thread below. An...

Game 18: Penn State at Michigan Preview

Michigan is at home for back-to-back games for the first time since December. Playing at home will be a welcome reprieve for a Wolverine team that is 0-5 on the road, but it also puts the pressure back on. The Wolverines haven’t been able to...

Notebook: Livers update, challenging the defense and more

Isaiah Livers approached his coach, Juwan Howard, recently and let out some steam. The junior forward has been classified as “day-to-day” for over a month now, watching helplessly as his team has sputtered to a 2-3 record in his absence. “‘Coach, this is a tough...

Jace Howard, more than just Juwan’s son

Jace Howard made the inevitable official on Monday, tweeting out a graphic of him in Michigan uniform with Kanye West’s “Homecoming” blaring in the background. The text read: “I’m coming home”, the M’s replaced with emojis. It was a simple culmination in a process that...

Three-star forward Jace Howard commits to Michigan

Juwan Howard landed another class of 2020 commitment today but he didn’t have to look far for his latest addition. Three-star forward Jace Howard announced his intentions to join his father’s first recruiting class at the University of Michigan. I’〽️ CO〽️ING HO〽️E. #CommittedToTheVictors @TiptonEdits pic.twitter.com/imqScSmJmg...

Podcast: Mapping out best and worst case scenarios for Michigan & Michigan State

Michigan State rolled over Wisconsin on Friday night and Michigan lost in Iowa City. Brendan and Dylan spend some time making sense of the first month of Big Ten play and outline best and worse cases for both teams. Listen to “Mapping out best and...

Five thoughts on Michigan after another road defeat

The last month has been trying for Juwan Howard’s team. The Wolverines have lost three of their previous four games and six of their last eight against high-major foes. The U-M defense is ranked last in the Big Ten, allowing 1.14 points per possession, as...

Game 17: Michigan at Iowa Recap

Eli Brooks gave Michigan a career-best 25 points in Iowa City, but it wasn’t enough for the Wolverines to escape with a road victory. They had no answer for Luka Garza (again) or a barrage of free throws and timely Hawkeye 3-pointers. The Friday night...

Game 17: Michigan at Iowa Open Thread

Michigan and Iowa meet for their second Friday night tilt of the season tonight. The Wolverines are in Iowa City where a winter storm is bearing down on the city. Read the game preview and join the discussion below.