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Game 1: Norfolk State at Michigan Recap

Michigan opened the season with a comfortable 63-44 win over Norfolk State, but it was certainly not pretty. The Wolverines led wire-to-wire yet never settled into a groove offensively. Michigan was led by Jon Teske (13), Ignas Brazdeikis (12) and Charles Matthews (10) and all three...

Photo Gallery: Michigan 63, Norfolk State 44

Video: John Beilein, Michigan players recap win over Norfolk State

John Beilein, Isaiah Livers and Jon Teske met with the media after Michigan's win over Norfolk State on Tuesday night.

Game 1: Norfolk State at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan tips off the 2018-19 season against Norfolk State tonight (8:30 p.m., BTN). Check our game preview, read the notebook and log in to the open thread to kick off a new season. Still on the fence about joining UM Hoops? Sign up today for just...

Game 1: Norfolk State at Michigan Preview

Michigan opens the 2018-19 season tonight (8:30 p.m., BTN) against the Norfolk State Spartans (tickets). The Spartans are picked to finish third in the MEAC and are aiming for a bounce back season after injuries plagued them early last year. Norfolk State didn’t win a...

Notebook: Jordan Poole looking to grow as facilitator

After notching eight assists in Michigan’s exhibition game against Northwood, Jordan Poole is looking to become more of a facilitator this season — and he’ll certainly need to with the loss of former Wolverines’ guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman. Although he mentioned that Abdur-Rahkman taught him a...

The Moving Screen: A new year, a new podcast

I’ll be 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 the first episode, we look at...

Video: John Beilein, Michigan players preview Norfolk State

Michigan will open the season against Norfolk State on Tuesday evening at the Crisler Center. John Beilein, Jordan Poole and Isaiah Livers joined reporters on Monday afternoon to discuss the banners that will go up on Tuesday night and what to expect this season. STATE...

Five Key Plays: Northwood at Michigan

Michigan won its exhibition game against Northwood on Friday night. There weren’t many pivotal moments in a game that Michigan led throughout and won by 32 points, but here’s a look at some key players and wrinkles from the exhibition win. 1. Ignas Brazdeikis attacks...

Michigan offers five-star big man Walker Kessler

Michigan extended a scholarship offer to five-star big man Walker Kessler today. Woodward Academy’s 2020 PF/C Walker Kessler just received an offer from Michigan! — EPI Training (@ElitePInstitute) November 3, 2018 Kessler is a five-star big man ranked 17th nationally in the class of 2020,...

Exhibition: Northwood at Michigan Recap

Michigan coasted to a 90-58 exhibition win over Northwood on Friday night in its only official tune up before Tuesday’s season opener. The Wolverines featured a balanced scoring attack in the blowout win six players reaching double figures with Charles Matthews and Ignas Brazdeikis leading...

Photo Gallery: Michigan 90, Northwood 58

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Video: John Beilein, Michigan players talk win over Northwood

Michigan rolled to an easy exhibition win over Northwood on Friday night. Here’s what John Beilein, Ignas Brazdeikis and Jordan Poole had to say about the win. STATE OF THE BLOG: Support our State of the Blog Pledge Drive and join UM Hoops for just $2.67...

Exhibition: Northwood at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan hosts Northwood tonight for its lone exhibition game of the 2018-19 slate. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Crisler Center with BTN-Plus ($) handling broadcasting duties. Join us for our first open thread of the season in the discussion below. STATE OF...

What to watch for: Northwood

Michigan will host Northwood tonight for its only exhibition game ahead of the 2018-19 season. The Wolverines will be going through their final preparations ahead of Tuesday night’s season opener against Norfolk State. We’ve seen games in Spain, open practices and read whispers from secret...