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Five takeaways from Michigan’s loss to Kentucky

For the second game in a row, Michigan came a couple shots away from adding a key non-conference win to its resume. In a game where the Wolverines rallied back multiple times, they ultimately fell to the Wildcats, 73-69. Here are five takeaways from the...

Game 8: Michigan vs. Kentucky Recap

Everything Michigan wanted from its trip to London was there for the taking, only for it to all slip away again. The Wolverines lost the game, but they also lost their point guard. Jaelin Llewellyn went down with an apparent leg injury with 8:40 to...

Video: John Calipari, Kentucky players talk win over Michigan

Here’s the Kentucky side of tonight’s presser in London.

Video: Juwan Howard recaps loss against Kentucky

Juwan Howard met with the media after Michigan’s loss to Kentucky in London.

Photo Gallery: Kentucky 73, Michigan 69

All photos by Dominick Sokotoff.

Game 8: Michigan vs. Kentucky Open Thread

Michigan and Kentucky are set for a 1 p.m. eastern (6 p.m. local) tip at the O2 Arena today in London, England. Join the discussion before, during and after today’s Sunday tilt overseas.

Game 8: Michigan vs. Kentucky Preview

On Tuesday, Michigan faced a Virginia team that knew exactly who it was. The Cavaliers aren’t the most talented team in the country, but are as well-refined in their system as any. On Sunday (1 p.m. ET, ABC) in London, the Wolverines will face a...

Michigan shows growth in Virginia loss, but not enough

It’s safe to say Michigan played its best game of the season against Virginia. Delivering a fiery first-half offensive performance and maintaining a double-digit lead deep into the second half, the Wolverines nevertheless failed to bring it home, blowing multiple chances to win it down...

Poor late game execution costs Michigan in loss

When Terrance Williams II ripped down Armaan Franklin’s missed free throw, with Michigan down 70-68 with 5.7 seconds to go, he had one thing in mind.  “I was just dribbling the ball downhill, and I knew Jett had the hot hand,” Williams said postgame, recounting...

Game 7: Virginia at Michigan Recap

The good news on Tuesday night was that Michigan played significantly better than it had for the last two weeks. The bad news is that it wasted the effort. The Wolverines let an 11-point halftime lead unravel, then gave the game away down the stretch...

Video: Juwan Howard, Terrance Williams and Hunter Dickinson talk Virginia loss

Juwan Howard, Terrance Williams and Hunter Dickinson met with the media after Michigan’s 2-point loss against Virginia.

Photo Gallery: Virginia 70, Michigan 68

Game 7: Virginia at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan and Virginia are set for a late 9:30 p.m. tip on Tuesday night to play their part in the (final) ACC-Big Ten Challenge. Join the conversation before, during and after tonight’s game on our message board.

Game 7: Virginia at Michigan Preview

Michigan hosts Virginia tonight (9:30 p.m., ESPN) in a clash of continuity against fresh faces. The Cavaliers are one of the oldest and most experienced teams in college basketball. They return their entire starting lineup from last season and are ranked 6th in Division I...

Virginia’s ‘connected’ roster underlines where Michigan must improve

This early in the season, most college basketball teams are still figuring out how their teams work together. But for rosters packed with returners, that process gets a little easier. That much will be clear when Michigan takes on Virginia on Tuesday. While the Wolverines...