By CHARLIE PARENT Michigan has parted ways with Juwan Howard after five seasons at the helm, the university announced Friday. The news came on the same day The Athletic published a lengthy story about how the school opened a third-party review into the culture of its men’s basketball program last week. “After a comprehensive review of the program, I have decided that … [Read more...] about Michigan parts ways with Juwan Howard
Michigan’s Nkamhoua to miss remainder of season
Michigan announced Wednesday that graduate transfer Olivier Nkamhoua will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his left wrist. He is expected to have three to four months of recovery. “Decisions like this are never easy,” said Nkamhoua. “Playing with this injury became taxing and we knew something had to be done. I feel like I wasn’t able to finish … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Nkamhoua to miss remainder of season
Four-star wing Coen Carr commits to Michigan State
By ADAM ZAGORIA Coen Carr, the 6-foot-7 4-star wing from Legacy Early College (S.C.), is off the board to Michigan State. Ranked the No. 11 small forward in the Class of 2023 by 247Sports.com, he also considered Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Indiana. “I chose Michigan State because it’s a great program with a great coach in Tom Izzo,” Carr told On3. “It felt like a place … [Read more...] about Four-star wing Coen Carr commits to Michigan State
Class of 2023 five-star Xavier Booker commits to Michigan State
By CHARLIE PARENT Xavier Booker, the five-star forward and No. 3-ranked player in the nation, has committed to Michigan State, he announced with ESPN’s Paul Biancardi on Instagram Live Saturday. The 6-foot-10, high-flying Booker held offers from more than 30 schools, but named Michigan State, Michigan, Auburn, Purdue, Indiana, Notre Dame, Gonzaga, Ohio State, Cincinnati, … [Read more...] about Class of 2023 five-star Xavier Booker commits to Michigan State
Michigan State commit Jeremy Fears, big man Jayden Williams joining Overtime Elite pro league (UPDATED)
By ADAM ZAGORIA Jeremy Fears, the Class of 2023 point guard committed to Michigan State, will join the Overtime Elite pro league for the upcoming season, as will big man Jayden Williams. Fears and Williams have signed a scholarship option and won’t take Overtime Elite’s six-figure salary, preserving their NCAA basketball eligibility. The news became official Thursday … [Read more...] about Michigan State commit Jeremy Fears, big man Jayden Williams joining Overtime Elite pro league (UPDATED)