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What we’ve learned from Michigan’s preseason activities

After watching limited bits of practice and talking to coaches and players, here's a rundown of what we've learned about this year's team with the first exhibition game a little over a week away.

Zavier Simpson brings energy and leadership to point guard battle

"It seems like every team he was on, they were winning."

Photo Gallery: Michigan Media Day Practice

Video: Michigan players at Media Day 2017

Michigan players met with the media for the first time this season in Ann Arbor.

Video: Michigan point guards talk early season practice

Michigan's point guard battle has been hotly contested in early season practices. Zavier Simpson is the only returner in the mix, but graduate transfer Jaaron Simmons and freshman Eli Brooks have made an early impact. Here's what all three point guards had to say about...

Video: Michigan assistant coaches preview 2017-18 season

Saddi Washington, Deandre Haynes and Luke Yaklich talked to reporters for Michigan's Media Day this afternoon.

Video: John Beilein at Michigan Media Day 2017

John Beilein hosted his 11th Media Day at Michigan on Wednesday afternoon. Here's what the head coach had to say about his inexperienced team.

Photo Gallery: Michigan’s Open Practice

Video: Inside Michigan’s Open Practice

Michigan held its open practice and selfie night on Tuesday evening. You can read Orion's thoughts on the event or watch some of the footage here and judge for yourself.

Five takeaways from Michigan’s open practice

Michigan offered the public its first glimpse at the 2017-18 team on a dark, rainy Tuesday night. John Beilein played emcee as Michigan practiced in front of a sizable crowd, going through drills before scrimmaging for 20 minutes Here are five takeaways: 1. Simpson the...

Recruiting Roundup: Five class of 2019 prospects to know

Here are five class of 2019 prospects who haven't been offered but are worth tracking along with several other recruiting notes.

Five takeaways from Big Ten Media Day 2017

John Beilein, Moritz Wagner, Duncan Robinson and Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman made the trek to New York City for Big Ten Media Day. Here's what you need to know.

Video: Moritz Wagner roundtable at Big Ten Media Day

Michigan junior big man Moritz Wagner was selected to the All-Big Ten preseason team on Thursday. He was also in New York City to discuss the upcoming season with the media.

Video: John Beilein roundtable at Big Ten Media Day

John Beilein spent time this afternoon meeting with assembled media at Big Ten Media Day. Here's a look at what the Michigan head coach had to say during his media roundtable.

Video & Transcript: John Beilein at Big Ten Media Day 2017

John Beilein was on the podium this morning in New York City at Big Ten Media Day. The Wolverine head coach discussed his team's difficult schedule, the magic of playing a conference tournament in New York City and what he's seen from his new players.