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Game 23: Michigan State at Michigan Preview

Michigan hosts Michigan State on Saturday afternoon (noon, FOX) as it tries to snap a four-game losing streak against its in-state rival. The two programs are looking to generate positive momentum during Big Ten play, and a rivalry win could do the trick. The Wolverines...

First Look: Can Michigan figure out Michigan State?

Michigan and Michigan State are set to renew their rivalry on Saturday afternoon at the Crisler Center (noon, FOX). The Wolverines and Spartans were top 15 teams when they met in January, but the month of Big Ten play since has provided more questions than...

Moving Screen: Michigan vs Michigan State Part II — Official preview pod

The rematch is here. Michigan and Michigan State are set to face off at the Crisler Center on Saturday afternoon. Brendan and Dylan sat down for an hour to discuss the state of both programs, the last matchup and what will impact Saturday’s rematch. The...

Recruiting Roundup: Previewing another five-star weekend

Juwan Howard and his staff are preparing for a monster in-season recruiting weekend in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines expect to host multiple five-star prospects for key visits for Saturday’s noon tip against Michigan State at the Crisler Center. Here’s an update on all things Michigan...

Five takeaways from Michigan’s loss to Ohio State

There was plenty that went wrong — and some that went right — Tuesday night before the controversy in the final 33 seconds washed it all away in a 61-58 loss to Ohio State. Michigan shot 33 percent from the field, turned the ball over...

Final 33 seconds bite Wolverines in Ohio State loss

Given some time to cool down, Juwan Howard still didn’t understand. With 33 seconds to go in Tuesday night’s game, Ohio State’s Kyle Young was called for a foul when Zavier Simpson drove to the basket. In an ensuing timeout, the referees went to the...

Game 22: Ohio State at Michigan Recap

Michigan lost its third straight home game in another loss that came down to the final possession. The Buckeyes walked out of the building with a hard-fought 61-58 win that was ironically decided by a flagrant foul call. The game’s first 39 minutes were a...

Photo Gallery: Ohio State 61, Michigan 58

Video: Juwan Howard talks loss to Ohio State

Juwan Howard addressed the media after Michigan’s third consecutive home loss. Posted by Michigan Basketball on UMHoops.com on Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Video: Chris Holtmann recaps win at Michigan

Ohio State Chris Holtmann addressed the media after his team’s big win at the Crisler Center. Posted by Michigan Basketball on UMHoops.com on Tuesday, February 4, 2020

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...