As far as high-profile recruitments go, Kameron Chatman’s commitment to Michigan was about as uneventful as can be. Chatman didn’t hold a press conference or a TV special, he kept things simple as he gave his pledge to John Beilein and his entire assistant coaching...
It’s NBA Summer League season as the Orlando Summer League wrapped up last week and the Las Vegas league is now in full swing. Michigan is well represented as seven different Wolverines are on summer league rosters including Nik Stauskas, Mitch McGary, Trey Burke, Tim...
Derryck Thornton and Tyus Battle were two of the top performers at the Reebok Breakout Classic last week and Michigan head coach John Beilein was in attendance playing close attention to the guard duo. Watch both players in action in the embedded media players below...
John Beilein opened the July evaluation period by focusing on two of his top class of 2016 targets: Derryck Thornton Jr. and Tyus Battle. Beilein was in Philadelphia at the Reebok Breakout Challenge, flanking Kentucky head coach John Calipari on Wednesday and Thursday while watching...
The UM Hoops Mailbag is a collection of questions tweeted (@umhoops), e-mailed or sent via our Facebook page. Submit your questions and we’ll answer as many as we can. (Photo: Dustin Johnston) @connorjw1220: Can Caris LeVert be as effective coming off ball-screens as Stauskas was...
Previously: Caris LeVert, Glenn Robinson III, Nik Stauskas, Jordan Morgan, Zak Irvin, Spike Albrecht (Photo: Dustin Johnston) Derrick Walton faced decidedly unrealistic expectations when he first stepped on the floor at the Crisler Center. Walton was the highest rated point guard that John Beilein had...
The July live evaluation period tips off on Wednesday and college coaches will have three long weekends to evaluate prospects after being allowed just three days in April. Recruiting stock will rise or fall rapidly as college coaches hit the circuit. The biggest events this...
John Beilein’s famous two-guard offense is still alive and well in Ann Arbor, but it’s been supplemented and upgraded by the pick-and-roll. When Beilein took over in Ann Arbor, he implemented his traditional offense. The backdoor cuts, crisp passing, spacing and funky terminology that define...
Kelly Kline Derryck Thronton Jr. has impressed across the country this spring, dominating multiple camp events over the last month. He was a star at Michigan’s College Practice Camp and followed that up by showing out at the NBPA Top 100 Camp. Most recently, he...
“Rookie Recap” is UM Hoops’ in-depth look at the debut NBA season for Michigan’s 2013 NBA draft picks, Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr.. We’ll recap the rookie season of both players as well as look to the future both from a team and individual...
Shake Milton and Kenny Williams are new Michigan targets Michigan has continued to expand its class of 2015 recruiting board in recent days, expressing interest in a number of rising seniors before the July evaluation period begins in early July. We’ve detailed Michigan’s interest in...
Dustin Johnston Michigan can’t stop sending players to the NBA and junior guard Caris LeVert appears to be next. The 2014 NBA Draft is in the books, which means national media outlets are already shifting their focus to the 2015 Draft. LeVert’s name is everywhere. CBS projects him as...
WASHINGTON, DC — AJ Turner’s favorite player growing up has been Kevin Durant, so when he learned he’d be playing with and against the NBA MVP at this past weekend’s Kevin Durant Skills Academy you can imagine the reaction. “It’s unreal,” said Turner, a four-star...
Nik Stauskas was introduced by the Sacramento Kings this afternoon after he arrived in Sacramento on Friday evening. Stauskas was the eighth pick in the draft and will wear the No. 10 jersey for the Kings with No. 11 retired. Watch his full press conference...
Mitch McGary was introduced by the Oklahoma City Thunder this afternoon. McGary will wear No. 33 and reports that his back is doing well and he plans to try to participate in the NBA Summer League. McGary watched the draft at home in his garage...
Michigan hosted Brazilian forward Mathias Vazquez for an official visit this week. Vazquez posted...
Offseason workouts tipped off in Ann Arbor on Monday, as this year’s new look...
Dusty May and his staff were in attendance at the NBPA Top 100 Camp...
Morez Johnson Jr. was named one of 18 finalists at the USA Basketball U19...
Michigan sophomore Morez Johnson Jr. made the final cut, and will play for Team...