Michigan men's basketball analysis
Michigan vs. Xavier Preview: All hardware is good hardware
Michigan goes for the Fort Myers Tip-Off championship against Xavier on Wednesday night:
Takeaways from Michigan’s win over Virginia Tech in the Fort Myers Tip-Off
In a game where Michigan struggled to create open shots early, Roddy Gayle Jr. (20 points) led the way for the Wolverines in a 75-63 victory over Virginia Tech to advance in the Fort Myers Tip-Off. @Kellen__Voss has the takeaways:
Michigan vs. Virginia Tech Preview: Heating up
This year’s multi-team event sends Michigan to Florida with a couple winnable games on the docket, starting with a slumping Virginia Tech:
Takeaways from Michigan’s win over Tarleton State
Turnover issues plagued the Wolverines early, but Michigan pushed the pace and blitzed Tarleton State in the second half to cruise to a 72-49 victory. @Kellen__Voss has takeaways from the win:
Tarleton State at Michigan Preview: More pace, more fun
Michigan continues to value the ball less than desired, but no one can downplay the flashiness when shots actually go up. This sets up an interesting matchup for the Wolverines against Tarleton State on Thursday:
How Dusty May’s fast-paced offense has unlocked one of Michigan’s unlikeliest stars this season
Four games into the 2024-25 college basketball season, it’s safe to say Michigan senior guard Nimari Burnett is thriving. @Kellen__Voss breaks down why Burnett is playing his best basketball for @umichbball right now:
Takeaways from Michigan’s win over Miami (Ohio)
After a sloppy start, Michigan used big runs at the end of the first half and start of the second half to blowout Miami (Ohio), 94-67, at Crisler Center on Monday night. @Kellen__Voss has the takeaways:
Miami (OH) at Michigan Preview: Not for lack of excitement
Michigan basketball looks renewed under Duty May, flashy but a little sloppy to start the year. The non-conference stretch rolls on against Miami OH on Monday:
Dusty May, Michigan players discuss the need to clean up turnovers following win over TCU
While the Michigan Wolverines did get the win last night, turnovers continue to be a problem for this squad. Dusty May and the players spoke about those turnover issues after the game:
Takeaways from Michigan’s win over TCU
Turnovers were an issue, but @umichbball used a hot shooting night from Nimari Burnett and good shot creation in the second half to edge out the TCU Horned Frogs, 76-64. @Kellen__Voss has the takeaways:
TCU at Michigan Preview: Growing Pains
There are positive signs from Michigan’s start to the season, despite the loss against Wake Forest. The Wolverines now look to rebound against TCU back at home:
Examining what Michigan basketball needs from its non-conference slate
Dusty May wanted Michigan to be challenged this fall, with Wake Forest just the tip of the iceberg. History can tell us how well the Wolverines must do in its non-conference contests to set itself up for success:
Dusty May discusses turnover concerns following Michigan’s loss to Wake Forest
After committing 16 turnovers in each of the first two games, ball security has become a key area of concern for Michigan. These issues proved to be costly in a loss to Wake Forest.
Dusty May has been on a recruiting tear, and it’s going to help the program in the long run
In his first season at the helm for Michigan, head coach Dusty May has landed a big time recruit already.
Everything you need to know about 2025 five-star guard Trey McKenney
It was a stellar recruiting weekend for @umichbball, which picked up a commitment from 2025 five-star @mckenneytrey1. @Kellen__Voss has everything you need to know about the first five-star to commit to U-M under @CoachDustyMay:
Takeaways from Michigan’s loss to Wake Forest
Despite shooting nearly 50 percent from three in the first half, the #Michigan Wolverines went cold in the second half and turned the ball over too often, losing to Wake Forest to fall to 1-1 on the year. @Kellen__Voss has takeaways from Dusty May’s first loss at Michigan:
Michigan vs. Wake Forest Preview: Cupcake-free party
Dusty May stacked the Michigan non-conference schedule this season. The first game against Power Five competition comes against Wake Forest on Sunday in a not-so-neutral site clash:
Michigan basketball’s depth was on full display in Game 1 of the Dusty May era
In #Michigan’s 101-53 win over Cleveland State on Monday night, 10 players scored points, and six scored in double figures. @JakeMSinger says the depth of this team is legit:
Takeaways from Michigan’s win over Cleveland State in Dusty May’s regular season debut
Danny Wolf is a stud, the freshmen duo of L.J. Cason and Phat Phat Brooks played well, and this team plays FAST. Here are some takeaways from Michigan’s victory, via @Kellen__Voss:
Cleveland State at Michigan Preview: The slate wiped clean
Just about everything is new for the Michigan Wolverines as they kick off the Dusty May era on Monday against Cleveland State. Our preview for Game 1 of the 2024-25 season:
Takeaway’s from Michigan’s 96-92 win in exhibition game against Toledo
Michigan found itself in a much tighter contest on Friday night, narrowly defeating Toledo in the team’s second and final exhibition game before the regular season starts next week. Here are the takeaways:
How the Boston Celtics have helped Roddy Gayle Jr. and the Michigan men’s basketball team prepare for the upcoming season
In the quick-paced offense that Michigan is hoping to run, shot creation will play an important role. The Wolverines, and guard Roddy Gayle Jr. in particular, have drawn inspiration from the reigning NBA champs Boston Celtics in that department:
This one thing in practice has led to Michigan Basketball building team chemistry quickly
The Michigan Wolverines play a lot of 5-on-5 in practice, which has helped prepare this new group of players for the upcoming season in more ways than one:
Dusty May's plan for generating revenue, recruiting top players for Michigan
With the House vs NCAA settlement set for preliminary approval, revenue sharing and NIL discussions have reached Dusty May and #Michigan basketball. It may be his first season, but May has plans in place to stay competitive:
Takeaway’s from Michigan’s win over Oakland in exhibition charity game
Michigan basketball beat Oakland, 92-48, at Little Caesars Arena in a charity exhibition game to benefit Forgotten Harvest. Here are some takeaways from watching this team play in a game setting for the first time under new head coach Dusty May:
Everything you need to know about Michigan’s true freshman class
Michigan basketball’s true freshman class consists of three guards who could crack the rotation in their first year. Here’s everything you need to know about Justin Pippen, Durral Brooks and L.J. Cason:
Notes, observations from Michigan Basketball’s Pro Day
As part of the program’s media day, the media got to watch Michigan’s Pro Day, which consisted of a good chunk of 1-on-1, 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 play. Here are notes and observations from that practice
Seven burning questions heading into Michigan men’s basketball’s local Media Day
The local media will get a chance to see Michigan’s new group for the first time this week at Media/Pro Day. Here are seven burning questions ahead of Dusty May’s first season at the helm:
Final starting lineup projection for Michigan men’s basketball ahead of 2024-25 season
With the program’s media/pro day in a few days and the first scrimmage happening this weekend, we logged our final prediction for @umichball’s starting lineup for the 2024-25 season:
Film Breakdown: How Dusty May’s offensive sets could look with Michigan’s personnel
Dusty May is a huge fan of actions off ball screens, which helped his offenses at Florida Atlantic execute in an efficient, dynamic matter. We take a look at how some of his sets could work with Michigan’s personnel:
A timeline of Michigan men’s basketball’s 2024 offseason
It’s been a whirlwind of an offseason for Dusty May and the Michigan men’s basketball program. Here is a timeline to catch you up on everything that’s happened so far.
Way-too-early starting lineup and depth chart prediction for Michigan basketball
Michigan basketball’s roster for the upcoming season is finally complete, with the official roster being released yesterday. So today, it’s time to make an early starting lineup and depth chart prediction.