With the start of college basketball around the corner, we’re breaking down Michigan’s roster player-by-player. Today, we start with Spike Albrecht. (Photo: Dustin Johnston) Last summer, Spike Albrecht spent the summer as something of a folk hero. He had exploded onto the national scene with his heroic...
Three years ago, Michigan won the Big Ten with a starting lineup that measured 6-1, 6-3, 6-5, 6-4 and 6-8. The Wolverines were one of the smallest teams in the country and while they certainly rebounded like it, they also found a way to win....
When Michigan’s coaches spoke to the team’s centers about expectations for the upcoming season, one of them wasn’t particularly impressed. “Ricky Doyle, being a true freshman, said ‘Coach, that seems like a low expectation,’ ” assistant Bacari Alexander recalled on WTKA-AM (1050) on Wednesday morning....
The name is Camp Sanderson, and the results are unquestionable. Spend a summer with Michigan strength and conditioning coach Jon Sanderson, and you’ll reap the benefits throughout the upcoming season. Nik Stauskas and Caris LeVert did it last summer. Trey Burke made the leap before...
Mike Schmitz of Draft Express compiles some of the best video scouting reports in the business on a consistent basis. Schmitz put together a 12 minute breakdown of Michigan junior Caris LeVert, profiling how his game translates to the NBA level. Draft Express ranked LeVert...
Jordan Morgan was the constant during Michigan’s last four seasons of unprecedented success. The things that Morgan contributed were often overlooked. He made 70% of his layups, but his offensive game was limited elsewhere. He held the defense together with his rebounding and leadership, but...
Darius Morris wasn’t stepping back onto the court for Michigan in 2011-12. Trey Burke wasn’t coming back in 2013-14, and neither was Tim Hardaway Jr. Both times, the Wolverines plugged in new pieces and succeeded immediately. The list of departures this offseason is significantly more...
At his first media roundtable of the year Thursday afternoon, John Beilein just wanted to discuss his team. But first, he issued an unsolicited vote of confidence for Dave Brandon and Brady Hoke, who have come under nationwide scrutiny for their handling of the concussion...
Michigan players met with the media this afternoon in Ann Arbor to preview the upcoming season. Watch Caris LeVert, Spike Albrecht and Zak Irvin’s interviews in the embedded media players below.
John Beilein met with the media this afternoon to discuss the upcoming start of practice and the offseason that was. Beilein shared his thoughts on Athletic Director David Brandon, the incoming freshmen and who he’s expecting to step up this season. Selected quotes after the...
The NBA season has gotten underway with the start of training camp and various media day events across the league. Here’s a rundown of former Michigan players and their start to the 2014-15 season including several media day video interviews. Kevin Durant praised Mitch McGary...
Basketball season is around the corner and over the next several weeks we’ll rundown some of the biggest storylines facing the 2014-15 Michigan Wolverines. In this edition we look at Michigan’s youth and whether the Wolverines will struggle with another young roster. (Photo: Michigan Basketball)...
Basketball season is around the corner and over the next several weeks we’ll rundown some of the biggest storylines facing the 2014-15 Michigan Wolverines. In this edition we look at sophomore wing forward Zak Irvin and whether he’s ready to make the leap in John...
Michigan will host class of 2015 five-star guard PJ Dozier for an official visit this weekend in Ann Arbor. Dozier is ranked 25th nationally by 247Sports Composite and is Michigan’s top target in the class of 2015. Michigan has had two in-home visits with Dozier,...
Michigan extended a scholarship to 6-foot-8 forward Tyler Cook on Wednesday evening. Cook is the No. 58 player in the class of 2016 according to 247Sports Composite rankings and holds offers from Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Florida, Florida State among others. News of the offer was first reported...
After seven weeks of holding their breath, Michigan fans can exhale: Yaxel Lendeborg is...
Yaxel Lendeborg made things official on Tuesday by announcing his intentions to withdraw from...
UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg will withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft and transfer to...
Last offseason, Dusty May had to build an entire operation from scratch while uprooting...
Isaac Trotter from 247 Sports and CBS Sports joins the show this week to...