After a strong start to the year during the non-conference portion of the schedule, the beginning of Big Ten play has brought tougher times for Michigan’s defense. Sitting at 24th in the country and fifth in the Big Ten in KenPom’s adjusted defensive efficiency certainly isn’t bad, but it is a step back from the top-10 numbers the Wolverines were putting up earlier in the year, … [Read more...] about Michigan focused on containing Smith, Kaufman-Renn at Purdue
Subscriber Ask Me Anything: January 22nd, 2025
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Five takeaways from Michigan’s 80-76 win over Northwestern
The No. 20 Michigan men’s basketball team survived a long, physical battle against Northwestern on Sunday, securing a gritty 80-76 overtime victory. Despite a slow start and several hurdles throughout the game, the Wolverines managed to hold on, showing their resilience in a tough Big Ten matchup. Here are five key takeaways from the victory: Dusty May Promo! Join UM Hoops … [Read more...] about Five takeaways from Michigan’s 80-76 win over Northwestern
Three straight wins mark turning point for Michigan women’s basketball
The Michigan women’s basketball team faced a gauntlet schedule to start the season. The Wolverines faced then-No. 1 South Carolina, then-No. 10 Oklahoma, No. 4 USC, No. 1 UCLA, and No. 9 Ohio State — all within their first 15 games. After dropping all five of these top 10 matchups — no other ranked team has played as many teams in the top 10 — Michigan fell out of the AP … [Read more...] about Three straight wins mark turning point for Michigan women’s basketball
Notebook: Dusty May talks Big Ten physicality, timeout strategy
Back-to-back overtime contests for the Michigan men’s basketball team proved once more how grueling Big Ten play can be. Claiming a win at home over Northwestern, while dropping last Thursday’s contest against Minnesota, the Wolverines have played more than their fair share of basketball this January. And as a reward for their efforts, coach Dusty May and the Wolverines get the … [Read more...] about Notebook: Dusty May talks Big Ten physicality, timeout strategy