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By the numbers: Six stats at the foundation of Michigan’s No. 1 defense

Michigan has the No. 1 defense in the country after three weeks, per Ken Pomeroy’s adjusted defensive efficiency. The Wolverines haven’t allowed more than 61 points in a game and have surged into the top 10 with a perfect 6-0 record. What makes this Michigan...

Cyber Monday Sale! 50% off or free T-shirt

We’re extending our 50% off sale through Cyber Monday! That means our best price ever on an annual subscription to UM Hoops — 50% off! — still stands. That’s just $24 for the whole year or $2 per month! Click here to sign up today!...

Game 6: Chattanooga at Michigan Recap

Michigan coasted another easy victory on Friday afternoon, dispatching Chattanooga by a final score of 83-55. The Wolverines were led by Ignas Brazdeikis (20 points), Jordan Poole (14) and Isaiah Livers (12) in the routine victory that saw the freshmen class get a bit of extended...

Video: John Beilein, Michigan players recap win over Chattanooga

John Beilein, Ignas Brazdeikis and Jordan Poole met with reporters after Michigan’s 83-55 win over Chattanooga. Black Friday Special! We’re offering our best price ever on an annual subscription to UM Hoops at 50% off. That’s just $24 for the whole year or $2 per...

Game 6: Chattanooga at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan and Chattanooga tip at 4:00 p.m. from the Crisler Center today (BTN). Join the discussion in the open thread below. Black Friday Special! We’re offering our best price ever on an annual subscription to UM Hoops at 50% off. That’s just $24 for the...

Black Friday Special! 50% Off

For Black Friday only, you can join UM Hoops for 50% off. We’re offering our best price ever on an annual subscription to UM Hoops at 50% off. That’s just $24 for the whole year or $2 per month! Click here to sign up today!...

Game 6: Chattanooga at Michigan Preview

Michigan will look to shake off the Thanksgiving hangover with a home game against Chattanooga on Friday afternoon (4:00 p.m., BTN). The Mocs are the worst team that Michigan will face this season, per KenPom’s ratings, and have already dropped four contests against teams ranked worse...

Five takeaways from Michigan’s 5-0 start

Michigan is off to a 5-0 start with a pair of quality wins over Big East opponents. The Wolverines blew out Villanova, George Washington and Providence away from home and cracked the top ten in both the AP and USA Today polls. Here are five takeaways...

Film Room: Lessons from Michigan’s wins over Providence, George Washington

Film Room is an X’s and O’s breakdown of Michigan basketball. Gibson Pyper diagrams Michigan’s offensive and defensive sets and provides and in-depth schematic look at Michigan’s opponents. Pyper runs The Basketball Playbook, a website dedicated to the finer details of how teams execute and run both offense...

The Moving Screen: Thoughts on Michigan’s 5-0 start

I’m teaming up with The Athletic’s Brendan Quinn for a weekly podcast throughout the 2018-19 season. We’ll be tackling Michigan, Michigan State and Big Ten basketball at large with a combination of rational analysis and hot takes. In this episode we focus on Michigan’s 5-0...

Game 5: Michigan vs. Providence Recap

If the first week of the season was for asking questions, the second week was for answering them. Michigan left the friendly confines of the Crisler Center and wiped the floor with Villanova, George Washington and Providence. A week that started with a road blow out...

Video: John Beilein, Michigan players talk win over Providence

John Beilein, Zavier Simpson, Jon Teske and Ignas Brazdeikis were on the podium to discuss Michigan’s win over Providence.

Photo Gallery: Michigan 66, Providence 47

Game 5: Michigan vs. Providence Open Thread

Michigan faces Providence at 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) with the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Championship on the line. Read the game preview and join the discussion in the open thread below.    

Game 5: Michigan vs. Providence Preview

Michigan will face Providence on Sunday (1:30 p.m., ESPN) in the Hall of Fame Tip Off Classic Championship. The Friars erased an 11-point deficit against South Carolina on Saturday to advance with a 76-67 win. Entering Sunday’s contest at 3-1, the Friars had closer-than-expected wins over Siena...