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Five takeaways from Michigan’s loss to Illinois

The Michigan men’s basketball team couldn’t turn its first ranked matchup into its first ranked win Thursday night, falling to No. 14 Illinois to drop six of its last seven games and keep Juwan Howard winless in his coaching career against the Fighting Illini. What...

Michigan has a trust problem

For a fleeting moment, it looked as though Michigan had rounded the corner. Trailing Illinois 48-47, the Wolverines had the ball, and they had a surging crowd behind them despite an abundance of empty seats. It was their moment to take control, and they needed...

Game 18: Illinois at Michigan Recap

Illinois ran Michigan out of its own gym, 88-73, on Thursday night in what was one of Michigan’s most disappointing showings of the season. And that’s saying something, given it was the 11th loss of the season and fifth at home. The Wolverines rode some...

Video: Juwan Howard, Tarris Reed Jr. talk Illinois loss

Juwan Howard and Tarris Reed Jr. met with the media after Michigan’s blowout home loss to Illinois.

Photo Gallery: Illinois 88, Michigan 73

Game 18: Illinois at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan and Illinois are set for an 8:30 p.m. tip at the Crisler Center on FS1 this evening.  The Wolverines will be without Tray Jackson for the third consecutive game. Join the discussion on our message board before, during, and after tonight’s game.

Game 18: Illinois at Michigan Preview

Michigan hosts Illinois, the one Big Ten team that Juwan Howard hasn’t beat during his tenure as head coach, tonight (8:30 p.m., FS1) at the Crisler Center. The Illini enter tonight’s contest ranked 12th per KenPom despite losing Terrence Shannon Jr. to an indefinite suspension...

Notebook: Juwan Howard provides injury updates ahead of first ranked matchup of season

For the first time in a long time, the Michigan basketball team has the opportunity to stack wins. With No. 14 Illinois coming to town in what Michigan is advertising as a ‘White Out’ for fans in attendance, the Wolverines hope to give their season...

Video: Juwan Howard talks Illinois, injuries

Juwan Howard addressed the media on Wednesday to preview Michigan’s Thursday night game against Illinois.

‘It can’t rain forever’: Michigan rallies to overcome Ohio State’s second half surge, snapping losing streak 

It looked like it was about to happen — again.  Just like it did against Minnesota, just like it did against Penn State, just like it did against Maryland. The Wolverines had a lead at halftime — this time even building upon it in the...

Game 17: Ohio State at Michigan Recap

For an afternoon, things felt alright in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines had their point guard in the lineup, with Juwan Howard’s Fab Five teammates looking on, and responded with their best performance in over a month. It’s not much of a secret that this season...

Video: Juwan Howard, Terrance Williams II recap win over Ohio State

Juwan Howard and Terrance Williams II met with the media after Michigan’s Martin Luther King Day win over Ohio State.

Game 17: Ohio State at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan and Ohio State tip at noon today on FOX. The Wolverines will be without Tray Jackson for the second consecutive game, while Jace Howard and Jaelin Llewellyn are listed as questionable but are dressed. Join the discussion on our message board before, during, and...

Game 17: Ohio State at Michigan Preview

Michigan hosts Ohio State on Monday afternoon (noon, FOX) for a Martin Luther King Day matinee. The Wolverines have dropped five straight and eight of the last ten, while the Buckeyes have dropped their previous two, haven’t won a true road game in over a...

Game 16: Michigan at Maryland Recap

When losses start to move from frustration to hopelessness, a season is turning for the worst. More realistically, it already has. Michigan didn’t lose because it played particularly poorly on Thursday night at Maryland. It didn’t lose because its opponent played exceptionally well. It lost...