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Welcome to our annual offseason Year in Review series. Over the coming weeks, we will recap the 2020-21 season on an individual level for each player on the roster. That includes looking back at what they did well last season, where they struggled, and what the path forward looks like. Over the course of the season, we get wrapped up in game-by-game swings and rarely have … [Read more...] about Year in Review: Hunter Dickinson

Michigan extended a scholarship offer to four-star point guard Seth Trimble today. Blessed & thankful to have received an offer from Coach Howard & Michigan University! @umichbball #GoWolverines pic.twitter.com/yfcyHxzAjg — seth trimble (@sethtrimble1) May 10, 2021 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Trimble is ranked 78th nationally, per 247 Sports Composite, … [Read more...] about Michigan offers four-star guard Seth Trimble

Franz Wagner is heading to the NBA Draft. The Michigan sophomore announced his intentions today in a letter at The Players Tribune. With Wagner’s departure and the addition of Coastal Carolina guard DeVante’ Jones, Michigan’s 2021-22 scholarships are all spoken for. Here’s the full University of Michigan press release: ANN ARBOR, Mich. — University of Michigan men’s basketball … [Read more...] about Franz Wagner declares for 2021 NBA Draft

For the fifth year in a row, we solicited Michigan basketball over/under propositions to preview the season. It has developed into a fun tradition to look ahead to the season and a fun look back after the year is complete. This year, I finished with just a 26-14 record on my picks while readers’ votes combined for a 25-14-1 record. Here’s a look back through the projections, … [Read more...] about Revisiting 2020-21 over/under predictions

Coastal Carolina transfer DeVante’ Jones announced his commitment to Michigan today. Jones is a graduate transfer who averaged 19.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game and was named Sun Belt Player of the Year last season. Jones, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound guard, has two years of eligibility remaining based on the NCAA’s coronavirus legislation. How will Jones fit? Make … [Read more...] about Coastal Carolina transfer DeVante’ Jones commits to Michigan

Michigan added a transfer point guard on Saturday with the commitment of DeVante’ Jones from Coastal Carolina. Jones figures to play heavy minutes at the guard spot for the Wolverines next year, fitting in as a potential starter at the point. UM Hoops spoke with an anonymous opposing coach in the Sun Belt to get a sense of Jones’ game. Transcript has been lightly edited for … [Read more...] about Q&A: An opposing coach breaks down DeVante’ Jones’ game

Michigan added a commitment from DeVante’ Jones on Saturday afternoon, bolstering its 2021-22 roster with some experience to complement the No. 1 ranked recruiting class in the country. Jones is a prolific scorer and combo guard from the Sun Belt who is instantly one of Michigan’s most proven on-ball creators. Here are five thoughts on the Michigan roster after the latest … [Read more...] about Five thoughts on Michigan’s roster after adding DeVante’ Jones

Coastal Carolina transfer DeVante’ Jones will announce his college decision on Saturday. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 19.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game last season and was named Sun Belt Player of the Year. Coastal Carolina transfer DeVante’ Jones tells ESPN he plans to announce his decision on Saturday. Texas Tech, Michigan, Texas, Memphis among the schools … [Read more...] about Coastal Carolina transfer DeVante’ Jones to announce decision Saturday

Brendan and Dylan dive into Michigan’s 2021-22 roster position-by-position to take an early look at the upcoming season. The conversation hits on key additions, returnees and what will make or break the season for Juwan Howard’s team. Listen to “MEGAPOD: Offseason outlook on the Michigan roster” on Spreaker. https://widget.spreaker.com/widgets.js Special Offer! You can join UM … [Read more...] about MEGAPOD: Offseason outlook on the Michigan roster