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Michigan redshirt freshman Oscar Goodman’s New Zealand squad is 3-1 at the FIBA U19 World Cup, advancing to the quarterfinal with a win over China today. Goodman is averaging 7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21 minutes per game for the Tall Blacks, who will face the winner of France and Slovenia on Friday. Here’s a look at Goodman’s best plays from the tournament thus … [Read more...] about Video: Oscar Goodman FIBA U19 World Cup Early-Round Highlights

Michigan sophomore big man Morez Johnson Jr. has put together several impressive performances at the FIBA U19 World Cup, helping Team USA to a record-setting start. The big man started the last three games for Team USA and is averaging 8.8 points and six rebounds in 16.8 minutes per game. He posted a double-double against Australia in the opener, and scored 19 points in 15 … [Read more...] about Video: Morez Johnson Jr. FIBA U19 World Cup Early-Round Highlights

Dusty May was interviewed by “SearchSZN” Twitter burner account Curry Hicks Sage in an early episode of the new Burning Sage Podcast, “a weekly podcast with college basketball’s most interesting coaches and newsmakers.” The wide-ranging 90-minute conversation is well worth a listen and a subscription — $3 for the episode or $8 per month — and provides some insight and … [Read more...] about What Dusty May revealed about coaching, Michigan, and NIL on the Burning Sage podcast

Michigan will open the 2025 Players Era Festival with games against San Diego State (Nov. 24) and Auburn (Nov. 25), as announced on MGoBlue. The expanded event features 18 teams and also includes Alabama (SEC), Baylor (Big 12), Creighton (Big East), Gonzaga (West Coast), Houston (Big 12), Iowa State (Big 12), Kansas (Big 12), Maryland (Big Ten), Notre Dame (ACC), Rutgers (Big … [Read more...] about Michigan to face Auburn, San Diego State at Players Era Festival

The 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup tipped off today in Switzerland, and both Michigan players opened the event with victories. Incoming transfer big man Morez Johnson Jr. posted a double-double off the bench in an opening group stage win for Team USA. The Americans knocked off Australia, 88-73, and Johnson finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks, and two steals in 26 … [Read more...] about FIBA Bullets: Morez Johnson Jr., Oscar Goodman open FIBA U19 World Cup with wins