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How one after-timeout play showcases Juwan Howard’s coaching chops

Juwan Howard showed off some of his X’s and O’s ability in the first half of Tuesday night’s game against Creighton. After noticing Creighton’s difficulty guarding a seemingly innocuous empty corner ball screen, Howard went back to the well following a quick 6-0 Bluejay run....

Five Key Plays: Michigan 79, Creighton 69

Michigan knocked off Creighton on Tuesday night to move to 2-0 on the season. The Wolverines trailed at the half and were far from perfect, but they made the necessary adjustments and walked away with a comfortable win in the second half. Here are Five...

Podcast: A recap of Michigan-Creighton and a mega-preview for Michigan State vs. Seton Hall

It is Gavitt Games week and the Wolverines and Spartans are both participating this year. Michigan knocked off Creighton on Tuesday and Michigan State faces Seton Hall on Thursday. Brendan and Dylan recap Michigan’s victory and preview a polarizing Seton Hall team. Listen to “A...

Michigan announces Zeb Jackson signing

Michigan announced that four-star guard Zeb Jackson signed his letter of intent today. Jackson is a four-star prospect in the 2020 class, ranked 62nd nationally per 247 Sports Composite. Jackson originally committed to John Beilein and honored his pledge to Michigan after Juwan Howard was...

Five takeaways from Michigan’s 79-69 win over Creighton

Michigan handled Creighton on Tuesday night, picking up an essential non-conference win over a high-major opponent. The Wolverine defense struggled in the first half, but the offense carried the way long enough for the defense to make adjustments. Here are five takeaways (with advanced stats...

Against Creighton, Michigan got the Isaiah Livers it needs

For someone who started in the national title game as a freshman, it’s almost surprising how little Michigan depended on Isaiah Livers for the first two years of his career. Livers, for much of the time he’s spent in Ann Arbor, has been a starter...

Game 2: Creighton at Michigan Recap

It doesn’t matter how many scrimmages, guarantee games or exhibitions a team plays in October and November. Nobody knows anything about their team until someone draws first blood. How a team reacts at that moment can set the tone for weeks or months to come....

Video: Juwan Howard recaps win over Creighton

Juwan Howard was disappointed in his team’s defense in the first half but pleased with the second-half adjustment. Here’s what the head coach had to say after a Tuesday night win over Creighton.

Photo Gallery: Michigan 79, Creighton 69

Video: Greg McDermott talks loss at Michigan

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott addressed the media after Michigan’s 79-69 win over the Bluejays. Posted by Michigan Basketball on UMHoops.com on Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Game 2: Creighton at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan hosts Creighton at the Crisler Center tonight (6:30 p.m., FS1). The Wolverines are facing the Bluejays as part of the Gavitt Games, an annual event pairing Big Ten and Big East opponents. Michigan is 1-1 all-time in the Gavitt Games with a win at...

Michigan offers four-star guard Adam Miller

Michigan extended a scholarship offer to four-star combo guard Adam Miller today. Michigan has offered 〽️ — Adam AceWolf Miller (@AceWolf44) November 12, 2019 Miller is ranked 31st nationally, per 247 Sports Composite, and is a consensus four-star prospect. The combo guard had previously announced...

Game 2: Creighton at Michigan Preview

After an up-and-down start against Appalachian State last week, Michigan had a week of practice to get back to the basics before welcoming Creighton (6:30 p.m. FS1) to the Crisler Center tonight.  The Wolverines and Bluejays are ranked 30th and 31st in KenPom’s early-season ratings,...

Even in the little things, Michigan is still figuring out what it is

There is some irony that, in the first week of its first season without John Beilein, Michigan basketball worked on fundamentals. Under Juwan Howard, the Wolverines have what they call “vitamins” in practice that they work on every day — passing, shooting, those kinds of...

Video: Juwan Howard previews Creighton

Juwan Howard met with the media this afternoon to preview Michigan’s Tuesday night game against Creighton.