UM Hoops.com

Film Room: How Michigan matches up with Tennessee

Welcome to Film Room with Joe Jackson, our in-depth video series breaking down Michigan’s offense, defense, and upcoming opponents. Each week, Joe takes you inside the film to show what’s working — and what still needs work — for the Wolverines. You can find more...

Five takeaways from Michigan’s Sweet 16 win over Alabama

CHICAGO — No. 1 seed Michigan beat No. 4 seed Alabama at its own game. Known for their fast pace and high-volume 3-point shooting, the Crimson Tide met their match. The Wolverines didn’t try to slow things down, instead keeping up the pace and fitting...

‘An NBA player playing in college’: Yaxel Lendeborg continues March dominance

CHICAGO — Either Michigan coach Dusty May didn’t let him know, or graduate forward Yaxel Lendeborg just didn’t need any extra motivation for a Sweet Sixteen meeting with Alabama. “There’s going to be a lot of extra juice for sure,” Lendeborg said Thursday. “I know...

‘A mindset thing’: Michigan’s defense responds in second half to advance to Elite Eight

CHICAGO — The play won’t make most highlight reels, and — if this Michigan team can keep on rolling — it’s likely nobody will remember it ever happened. But one moment early in the second half of the Wolverines’ 90-77 win over Alabama in the...

NCAA 2026: Michigan vs. Alabama Recap

For 20 minutes, Michigan played Alabama basketball. The Crimson Tide spread the court, buried threes, attacked defensive breakdowns, and flummoxed Michigan with their defensive gimmicks. Michigan’s two offensive engines both ended the first half with stints on the bench for two fouls, and the Wolverines...

Photo Gallery: Michigan 90, Alabama 77

Video & Quotes: Michigan press conference after win over Alabama

Dusty May, Roddy Gayle Jr., Trey McKenney and Yaxel Lendeborg were on the podium after Michigan’s win over Alabama. DUSTY MAY: I want to applaud our guys for the second half effort they had, especially considering the first half. We played well, went on a...

Video: Dusty May, Michigan players react to win over Alabama

Dusty May and Michigan’s players met with the media in and outside the locker room after Michigan’s win over Alabama in the Sweet 16.

At the Buzzer: Michigan 90, Alabama 77

CHICAGO — Rapid reaction to Michigan’s 90-77 win over Alabama in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. THE MOMENT The 3-point competition that occurred during Friday’s Sweet 16 matchup between No. 1 seed Michigan and No. 4 seed Alabama persisted the entire game. The Crimson Tide...

NCAA 2026: Michigan vs. Alabama Open Thread

Michigan and Alabama face off in the first game of the night in Chicago (7:35 p.m. ET, TBS) with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line. Read up on all of our preview content and jump into the open thread before, during, and...

NCAA 2026: Michigan vs. Alabama Preview

Michigan faces Alabama in the Sweet Sixteen on Friday night (7:35 p.m., TBS) in Chicago. Alabama’s path to the Sweet Sixteen has been a tumultuous one. The Crimson Tide have played the 2nd toughest schedule in college basketball and used 14 different starting lineups in...

‘He’s a savant’: How Elliot Cadeau leads Michigan’s free-flowing offense

Michigan is back in Chicago in the same locker room where it spent the Big Ten Tournament two weeks back — only in different seats. The Wolverines are trying to change the vibe from the loss to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament title game...

Video & Quotes: Michigan Press Conference before Alabama

Dusty May, Roddy Gayle Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Trey McKenney were on the podium to preview Alabama. Q. Roddy, I think you said early on that when Trey first got here, he wasn’t talking much and you weren’t even sure that he liked you. Does he...

Video & Quotes: Alabama Press Conference before Michigan

Alabama head coach Nate Oats and players Labaron Philon, Houston Mallette and Latrell Wrightsell were on the podium Thursday to preview Friday’s Sweet Sixteen matchup. Oats discussed Elliot Cadeau’s improvement, his interest in other jobs, and his longstanding relationship with Dusty May. NATE OATS: It’s...

Podcast: Official Michigan-Alabama Preview

Michigan is headed to Chicago to face Alabama in the Sweet 16, which means it is time for a preview pod. Dylan and Eric preview Alabama’s offense and defense, run through a brief personnel scout (33:00), then wrap up with keys to Friday’s game (50:00)....