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With chaos swirling, Michigan’s season reaches crossroads

“What’s your definition of crossroads?” That was the question Juwan Howard tossed back at a reporter Monday afternoon.  “It could go any number of ways — you guys are in the midst of a losing streak, the longest in five years, and your captain just...

Zavier Simpson’s suspension is Michigan’s worst nightmare, from the most unlikely source

Zavier Simpson was suspended Monday for a violation of team rules, and that unto itself is almost hard to believe. Because it’s happening now — two days after a vital loss to Illinois at home threw into question Michigan’s NCAA Tournament status, one day before...

The most important things Juwan Howard said about Zavier Simpson’s suspension, Nebraska

Juwan Howard addressed the media on Monday afternoon to provide updates on Zavier Simpson (suspended) and Isaiah Livers (injured) and preview Tuesday’s trip to Nebraska. Here are the most important things Howard said on Monday afternoon. On Zavier’s suspension: “I haven’t gotten that far as...

No easy answers after Zavier Simpson’s suspension

Michigan’s season is teetering on the brink. Two months ago, the Wolverines were ranked fourth in the country after cruising through the Battle 4 Atlantis. Now they’ve lost four games in a row and seven of their last eight against high-major opponents. They are 2-6...

Zavier Simpson suspended for Tuesday’s game at Nebraska

Michigan starting point guard Zavier Simpson is suspended for Tuesday’s game at Nebraska. Simpson has been “suspended for violation of team policies and will miss the Wolverines game at Nebraska, Tuesday (Jan. 28) night,” according to a University of Michigan release. “While we are disappointed...

Isaiah Livers goes down again as Michigan’s search for answers continues

Isaiah Livers’ hands grasped the rim, anchoring the rest of him. He swung, then crashed down in a heap, staying on the floor. Just a few minutes earlier, Livers had let a transition 3-pointer fly, watching it roll through the net before putting his head...

Late-game execution proves costly in loss to Illinois

The reality is, it probably never should have come to that.  Ayo Dosumnu getting the ball smack dab on the mid-court logo, staring senior Zavier Simpson square in the face, ominously lurking forward, getting to his preferred spot on the elbow and sizing up a...

Game 19: Illinois at Michigan Recap

Isaiah Livers buried a 3-pointer with 17:24 to play in the second half to give Michigan its first lead of the second half. The Wolverines had their leading scorer back and were poised to take control of the game and start to turn their season...

Photo Gallery: Illinois 64, Michigan 62

Video: Juwan Howard recaps loss to Illinois

Juwan Howard’s team lost its fourth game in a row as it searches for an identity in league play. Posted by Michigan Basketball on UMHoops.com on Saturday, January 25, 2020

Video: Brad Underwood talks win at Michigan

Brad Underwood’s team is in first place in the Big Ten after a road win in Ann Arbor. Posted by Michigan Basketball on UMHoops.com on Saturday, January 25, 2020

Game 19: Illinois at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan and Illinois are set for a noon tip at the Crisler Center today (FS1). Read the game preview and join the discussion below.

Simpson, Howard not worried about increasing offensive workload

The question was blunt. The answer was equally so. “You’ve been playing a lot of minutes,” a voice stated firmly from the back of a media scrum Friday. “Are you tired?” “No, I’m fine,” replied senior point guard Zavier Simpson. “I feel good.” There was...

Game 19: Illinois at Michigan Preview

When Michigan traveled to Champaign in December, the situation was flipped. The Wolverines were one of the top-ranked teams in the country, and Illinois was desperate for a win to keep its season alive. The Illini had dropped back-to-back games and accomplished little of relevance...

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...