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What we learned from non-conference play

Michigan is perfect through 13 games and non-conference play is finally in the books. Big Ten play resumes this week, but first we take a look back at what we learned about the Wolverines through the first two months of the season.

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Starting today, you can score an Amazon gift card just by referring a friend to UM Hoops. We’re introducing a UM Hoops referral program that is simple to join — all subscribers are automatically enrolled — and rewards you for letting your friends know about...

The Moving Screen: Reexamining Michigan and Michigan State and unveiling our bold predictions for the 2019 Big Ten season

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. Big Ten basketball is around the corner. In today’s episode we recap...

Game 13: Binghamton at Michigan Recap

Michigan trudged through another guarantee game on Sunday afternoon to wrap up non-conference play with a 13-0 record. The Wolverines were favored by 32 points in their non-conference finale vs. Binghamton, but didn’t extend their lead to double digits until there were under eight minutes...

Video: John Beilein, Isaiah Livers and Jordan Poole recap win over Binghamton

John Beilein, Jordan Poole and Isaiah Livers met with the media after Michigan’s win over Binghamton on Sunday afternoon.

Photo Gallery: Michigan 74, Binghamton 52

Game 13: Binghamton at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan wraps up the non-conference season this afternoon at the Crisler Center (BTN, noon). Join the discussion in the attached open thread.

Game 13: Binghamton at Michigan Preview

Michigan will wrap up non-conference play on Sunday afternoon against the Binghamton Bearcats (noon, BTN). The Wolverines will be looking to wrap up non-conference play with a perfect record for the first time since 2012-13 while Binghamton is searching for its third win against a...

Five takeaways from Michigan’s 71-50 win over Air Force

Michigan kept its perfect record intact on Saturday with a 71-50 win over Air Force. Here are five takeaways:

Game 12: Air Force at Michigan Recap

Michigan started slow once again on Saturday afternoon, but pulled away from Air Force in the second half for a comfortable 71-50 win. The Wolverines only made one of their first nine shot attempts, but their defense held the Falcons down long enough for the...

Video: John Beilein, Charles Matthews recap win over Air Force

John Beilein and Charles Matthews met with the media after Michigan’s 71-50 win over Air Force.

Game 12: Air Force at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan and Air Force are set for a 4 p.m. tip at the Crisler Center this afternoon (BTN). Join the discussion in the attached open thread.

Game 12: Air Force at Michigan Preview

Michigan hosts Air Force on Saturday evening (4:00 p.m., BTN) as the end of non-conference play inches closer to completion. The Falcons are picked to finish near the bottom of the Mountain West this season and enter Saturday’s game with a 4-6 record. The resume...

What I know and what I want to know about Michigan basketball right now

Before the season, I outlined five things that I thought I knew about Michigan basketball and five things that I wanted to know. With 11 games in the books and conference play around the corner it felt like a good time to revisit that exercise...

Video: Cole Bajema Early Season Highlights

Four-star Michigan commitment Cole Bajema is off to a strong start with Lynden Christian this winter. For our subscribers, we compiled five minutes of highlights of Bajema in early season action. If you missed it, we also posted an extended clip of Jalen Wilson’s early...