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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) drives on Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Intense No. 4 Illinois makes statement, drubs No. 2 Michigan

By Noah Trister Mar. 02, 2021 09:19 PM EST

Michigan forward Isaiah Livers reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Next Big Ten Showdown: No. 2 Michigan vs. No. 4 Illinois

By Noah Trister Mar. 01, 2021 05:27 PM EST

Michigan staff and players react after defeating Indiana in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

No. 3 Michigan continues to roll with 73-57 win at Indiana

By Michael Marot Feb. 27, 2021 02:46 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) is defended by Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dickinson impresses as No. 3 Michigan routs No. 9 Iowa 79-57

By Noah Trister Feb. 25, 2021 11:49 PM EST

Michigan Wolverines guard Franz Wagner (21) drives on Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Wolverines 2/18/2021

Feb. 18, 2021 09:26 PM EST

Wisconsin's D'Mitrik Trice tries to stop Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

No. 3 Michigan, No. 4 Ohio State meet to top AP Top 25 slate

By Aaron Beard Feb. 16, 2021 02:35 AM EST

Wisconsin's D'Mitrik Trice drives past Michigan's Franz Wagner during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Back from layoff, No. 3 Michigan tops No. 21 Wisconsin 67-59

By Steve Megargee Feb. 14, 2021 03:25 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Michigan head coach Juwan Howard, center right, walks off the court with his team at halftime of an NCAA college basketball game against Oakland at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. Third-ranked Michigan finally returns to the court this weekend for the first time in over three weeks, and the Big Ten leaders will hope their virus-induced layoff hasn't knocked them out of the impressive groove the Wolverines were in. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

No. 3 Michigan hopes to shake off rust after long layoff

By Noah Trister Feb. 12, 2021 05:00 PM EST

Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) shoots in front of Purdue guard Brandon Newman (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

No. 7 Michigan uses strong defense to rout Purdue 70-53

By Michael Marot Jan. 22, 2021 10:18 PM EST

Michigan guard Chaundee Brown (15) and Maryland forward Jairus Hamilton (25) try controlling the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

No. 7 Michigan back on track after 87-63 rout of Maryland

By Noah Trister Jan. 19, 2021 10:21 PM EST

Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots and scores as four against Minnesota players watch in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

No. 23 Minnesota hands No. 7 Michigan 1st loss in 75-57 romp

By Dave Campbell Jan. 16, 2021 04:23 PM EST

Michigan guard Franz Wagner, front, reacts after forcing a Minnesota turnover in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

Dickinson-led No. 10 Michigan routs No. 16 Minnesota 82-57

By Larry Lage Jan. 06, 2021 11:47 PM EST

Northwestern forward Robbie Beran (31) attempts a three-point basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

No. 16 Michigan routs No. 19 Northwestern 85-66

By Noah Trister Jan. 03, 2021 09:45 PM EST

Wagner, No. 19 Michigan return with 80-69 win over Nebraska

Dec. 25, 2020 08:22 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Michigan hadn’t played a game in 12 days and hadn’t left Ann Arbor all season. The layoff didn't deter the No. 19 Wolverines. ...

FILE- In this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Cleveland State plays against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game with no fans in the stands at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. This pandemic-altered season has turned into quite the isolation play. With campuses largely empty and arena doors closed to fans in many places, the games have more than ever been reduced to television programming. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Isolation play: College teams fend off holiday loneliness

By Dave Campbell Dec. 24, 2020 12:22 PM EST

Dickinson scores 20 to lift Michigan past Penn St. 62-58

Dec. 13, 2020 04:51 PM EST
Hunter Dickinson scored 20 points, including the tying and winning scores, as Michigan scrapped past Penn State 62-58 in a low-scoring grinder of a Big Ten...