Five-star guard Josh Christopher averaged 21 points, 6 rebounds and four assists per game at the Nike Peach Jam in North Augusta, SC over the weekend. Christopher was the first player that Juwan Howard offered after being hired as Michigan’s head coach. He’s expected to announce...
Juwan Howard announced four additions to his staff today. The Wolverines are hiring Jay Smith as director of player personnel and development and retaining Chris Hunter as director of basketball operations. Michigan is also hiring former Holy Cross assistant David Metzendorf as a video analyst and former...
Juwan Howard and his staff were on the road evaluating prospects throughout the weekend. The Michigan coaching staff was in Augusta, Atlanta and Birmingham for various grassroots events including the Nike Peach Jam, Adidas Summer Championships and Under Armour Finals. The long-weekend on the road...
Franz Wagner averaged 18.7 points, 5 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game over three tune-up contests at the Torneo Internacional U18 in Spain. Wagner’s best performance was a 29-point outburst against Serbia. He reached double figures in all three contests and helped Germany to a...
Michigan extended a scholarship offer to four-star forward Terrance Williams today. Michigan has extended an offer to four-star rising senior Terrance Williams, a source told @Stockrisers. He’s added them to his final-list of schools. — Jake (@jakeweingarten) July 14, 2019 Williams is ranked 82nd nationally...
ATLANTA — Since he was born, Jalen Suggs has had a connection to Michigan. The five-star 2020 guard is named Jalen after Jalen Rose, and Suggs has grown up watching videos of the Fab Five. “Michigan and that whole Fab Five — that’s one of my...
The Moving Screen is a podcast collaboration with The Athletic’s Brendan Quinn. We’ll be tackling Michigan, Michigan State and Big Ten basketball at large with a blend of rational analysis and hot takes. Today’s Moving Screen podcast dives into Michigan and Michigan State’s latest additions:...
Michigan will open the Battle 4 Atlantis against Iowa State. The Wolverines and Cyclones will tip at noon eastern on November 27th on ESPN. Michigan will face either North Carolina or Alabama in the second round of the tournament with Gonzaga, Seton Hall, Oregon or Southern Miss...
Michigan announced its 2019-20 non-conference schedule on Thursday afternoon. The Wolverines will face a loaded slate in Juwan Howard’s first year in charge of the program. Here are five thoughts on the schedule and what it will mean for the early months of Howard’s tenure....
Michigan announced its 2019-20 non-conference schedule today. “We have put together a very challenging and balanced non-conference schedule,” Juwan Howard said in a prepared statement. “These 11 games gives us not only 11 opportunities to grow and get better as team, but it also helps...
The July recruiting period kicks off with a new format this year as coaches have just one four-day window to attend grassroots events. Coaches will be permitted to evaluate prospects Thursday through Sunday of this week at events across the country including the Nike Peach...
Five-star guard Jaden Springer announced a top five list today. Springer’s list includes Michigan, Florida, Tennessee, Memphis and North Carolina. 2020 five-star Jaden Springer is down to 5 schools. @jadenspringer11 pic.twitter.com/yZOC49X5fZ — TIPTON EDITS 🏀 (@TiptonEdits) July 8, 2019 Michigan didn’t crack Springer’s list when...
Michigan’s roster still has question marks next season. Most notably, the head coach has never coached a collegiate game. Despite that uncertainty, the addition of Franz Wagner fills one of the most glaring holes facing the Wolverines next season. More on Franz Wagner Franz Wagner...
German wing Franz Wagner announced today that he will continue his basketball career at Michigan. “We are extremely excited to announce Franz has committed to join the University of the Michigan in the fall,” Juwan Howard said in a prepared statement. “Franz gives us another...
Franz Wagner is Michigan’s latest addition to the roster. Here’s an in-depth look at nearly 20 minutes of film to identify Wagner’s strengths, weaknesses, and potential fit in Ann Arbor. Strengths Shooting Wagner’s game starts with his elite catch-and-shoot ability. He’s at his best playing...
Dusty May made his annual spring appearance on Defend the Block today, discussing the...
Yaxel Lendeborg’s winding journey through college basketball will take a final stop in Ann...