Dusty May’s debut season in Ann Arbor has exceeded all expectations. The Wolverines sit atop the Big Ten at 20-5 (12-2) heading into the final stretch. They are the best team in the country with a new head coach, per Bart Torvik, and the rebuild has come from almost nothing. The program is a year removed from 8-24 (3-17 Big Ten) and its worst KenPom finish since 2008. May … [Read more...] about Worst-to-first: A closer look at how Dusty May built a contender in year one
Familiar Formula: Michigan preps for classic Michigan State test
To be the best, you have to beat the best. And for the Wolverines to prove they have what it takes to secure a Big Ten title, they must go through the Spartans first. With No. 12 Michigan (20-5, 12-2 Big Ten) and No. 14 Michigan State (21-5, 12-3) dueling it out on Friday, coaches and players are using the next two days to study the Spartans. “Though the Wolverines have new … [Read more...] about Familiar Formula: Michigan preps for classic Michigan State test
Video: Dusty May previews Michigan State week
Dusty May met with the media on Monday for his weekly press conference, previewing Michigan State’s week ahead of Friday’s game in Ann Arbor. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97v2HHjBnyw?feature=oembed&w=1000&h=563] The post Video: Dusty May previews Michigan State week appeared first on UM Hoops.com. … [Read more...] about Video: Dusty May previews Michigan State week
Serbian big man Aleksa Dimitrijevic to visit Michigan
Serbian big man Aleksa Dimitrijevic will visit Michigan this weekend for Michigan’s home game against Michigan State on Friday. On3’s Joe Tipton first reported the news. Dimitrijevic is also expected to visit Illinois and Creighton after his Michigan stop. Dimitrijevic is a 7-foot big man who belongs to EuroLeague power KK Partizan’s development program. Dimitrijevic played … [Read more...] about Serbian big man Aleksa Dimitrijevic to visit Michigan
Podcast: Roddy Gayle Jr. returns to Ohio State, Danny Wolf dominates and Michigan wins on the road again
For the second weekend in a row, Michigan had a happy homecoming for a key contributor. This time, it was Roddy Gayle Jr.’s triumphant return to Ohio State, as Michigan extended its winning streak to six. Dylan and Eric discuss Gayle’s late-game impact, Michigan’s interior dominance, the big-to-big ball screen, and a disappointing defensive effort. Then, they wrap things up … [Read more...] about Podcast: Roddy Gayle Jr. returns to Ohio State, Danny Wolf dominates and Michigan wins on the road again