Michigan Wolverines
Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) blocks Michigan guard Jett Howard's (13) shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Virginia's depth helping its rapid climb in the AP Top 25

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 01, 2022 12:16 PM EST

Michigan guard Dug McDaniel (0) reacts to a play against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Gardner, No. 3 Virginia rally for 70-68 win at Michigan

By Larry Lage Nov. 30, 2022 12:07 AM EST

Jackson State forward Romelle Mansel, right, looks to pass around Michigan forward Tarris Reed Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Howard scores 19, Michigan turns back Jackson State 78-68

Nov. 23, 2022 11:12 PM EST

Jackson State Tigers head coach Mo Williams watches his team play against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Jackson State Tigers at Michigan Wolverines 11/23/2022

Nov. 23, 2022 09:36 PM EST

Ohio forward Dwight Wilson III (4) reacts after scoring as time expired in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game to send it into overtime against Michigan, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Dickinson, No. 20 Michigan shuck Ohio's late shot, win in OT

Nov. 20, 2022 10:16 PM EST

Arizona State's DJ Horne (0) and Frankie Collins (10) cheer for their teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan in the championship round of the Legends Classic Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in New York. Arizona State won 87-62. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Arizona State routs No. 20 Michigan to win Legends Classic

By Jerry Beach Nov. 18, 2022 12:20 AM EST

Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel calls out to his team during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Michigan at the Legends Classic Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Howard, Dickinson lead No. 20 Michigan to 91-60 rout of Pitt

By Larry Fleisher Nov. 16, 2022 08:02 PM EST

Eastern Michigan forward Colin Golson Jr. reacts after a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Emoni Bates scores career-high 30 in EMU's loss to No. 22 UM

By Larry Lage Nov. 11, 2022 11:45 PM EST

Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) shoots during the second half of the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game against the Gonzaga aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in Coronado, Calif. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Timme's 22 lead No. 2 Zags past Spartans on carrier deck

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 11, 2022 09:30 PM EST

Eastern Michigan guard Noah Farrakhan (2) is defended by Michigan guard Jaelin Llewellyn (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Michigan Wolverines 11/11/2022

Nov. 11, 2022 09:24 PM EST

FILE - North Carolina's Armando Bacot reacts during the second half of the team's game against UCLA in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. The 6-foot-11, 235-pound Bacot led the team last season in scoring, rebounding, shooting percentage and blocks. He is the preseason pick for ACC player of the year for the league favorite Tar Heels.(AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Michigan State among college hoops teams facing tough tests

By Larry Lage Nov. 08, 2022 06:02 AM EST

Michigan guard Jaelin Llewellyn (3) drives on Purdue Fort Wayne guard Damian Chong Qui (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 22 Michigan dominates Purdue Fort Wayne 75-56 in opener

By Bob Tripi Nov. 07, 2022 08:39 PM EST

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) drives against Purdue Fort Wayne in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Michigan Wolverines 11/7/2022

Nov. 07, 2022 07:22 PM EST

FILE — Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes watches his team in an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan on March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. Barnes has a more experienced squad this season with two of the three Volunteers who tested their NBA draft stock among nine players back this season. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan Wolverines at Tennessee Volunteers 3/19/2022

Oct. 20, 2022 11:32 AM EDT

Michigan head basketball coach Juwan Howard instructs his NCAA college team during a practice, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 22 Michigan has 3 Howards: Juwan and sons, Jace and Jett

By Larry Lage Oct. 19, 2022 03:05 PM EDT

FILE - Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Iowa forward Filip Rebraca (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. Edey is one of the most intimidating players in the conference. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Hoosiers picked as team to beat in Big Ten season of change

By Eric Olson Oct. 19, 2022 11:20 AM EDT

FILE - Then-Memphis forward Emoni Bates (1) takes a shot past Mississippi forward Robert Allen (21) and guard Matthew Murrell (11) during the first half of an an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Bates has officially transferred to Eastern Michigan. The school announced Tuesday, Aug., 23, 2022, that the 6-foot-9 guard will play for his hometown Eagles this season, nearly two months after Bates shared his plans on social media. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
Bates reinstated at Eastern Michigan after charges dropped

Oct. 13, 2022 03:52 PM EDT

Michigan players and staff react as running game coordinator Mike Hart is given medical attention on the sideline before he was carted off the field on a backboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Michigan assistant coach Hart carted off field on backboard

Oct. 08, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina forward John Henson (31) vies for a rebound with Michigan State center Adreian Payne (5) and forward Branden Dawson (22) during the first half of the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game aboard the USS Carl Vinson, Nov. 11, 2011, in Coronado, Calif. They're going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again, and Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill,File)
Michigan State gives Tom Izzo new deal worth $6.2M per year

By Larry Lage Aug. 11, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

FILE - Former Michigan football coach Gary Moeller watches the second half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game against Wayne State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 4, 2013. Former Michigan, Illinois and Detroit Lions coach Moeller died Monday, July 11, 2022. He was 81. The University of Michigan announced his death, and no cause was provided. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
T25-Wayne St-Michigan

Jul. 11, 2022 06:12 PM EDT