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Pippen Crosses Rivalry Line, Transfers from Michigan to Ohio State
college-basketball18 hours ago

Pippen Crosses Rivalry Line, Transfers from Michigan to Ohio State

Justin Pippen, a guard who played for Michigan and Cal, has committed to Ohio State via the transfer portal, adding depth to the Buckeyes’ backcourt as the heated Michigan–Ohio State rivalry continues. At Cal this season he averaged 14.2 points, 4.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds and earned All-ACC honorable mention, while he appeared in 28 games for Michigan in 2024-25 with 1.6 points per game. The move follows a pattern of crossovers between the programs, including Roddy Gayle Jr. and Andrew Dakich.

via Maize n Brew|
#college-basketball#justin-pippen#michigan-wolverines
Michigan Fires Up Five Big-Impact Transfer Targets to Reload After Title
sports1 day ago

Michigan Fires Up Five Big-Impact Transfer Targets to Reload After Title

Fresh off a national title, Michigan plans a bold transfer-portal reload, already adding J.P. Estrella and targeting five top targets—Juke Harris (Wake Forest), Flory Bidunga (Kansas), Aiden Sherrell (Alabama), Neoklis Avdalas (Virginia Tech), and Moustapha Thiam (Cincinnati)—to overhaul the frontcourt and wings as it looks to stay atop college basketball.

via Maize n Brew|
#college-basketball#frontcourt#michigan-wolverines
Michigan lands Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella, first transfer portal addition
college-basketball1 day ago

Michigan lands Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella, first transfer portal addition

Tennessee transfer forward J.P. Estrella, a 6-11 forward who averaged 10.0 points and 5.4 rebounds this season, has committed to Michigan, becoming the Wolverines’ first transfer portal addition. He scored 7 points and grabbed 7 rebounds against Michigan in the Elite Eight, and is ranked No. 36 in On3’s transfer portal rankings. Michigan finished 37-3 with a No. 1 seed and a dominant NCAA Tournament run, and Estrella is expected to bolster the frontcourt and potentially replace Johnson Jr. in the rotation if he heads to the NBA.

via On3|
#college-basketball#jp-estrella#michigan-wolverines
Cable keeps drawing for NCAA title as Michigan edges UConn
sports2 days ago

Cable keeps drawing for NCAA title as Michigan edges UConn

Michigan’s 2026 NCAA men’s basketball championship drew 18.3 million viewers (8.8 rating) across TBS, TNT, truTV and HBO Max, down modestly in rating but up in viewers from last year, making it the most-watched title game since 2019 and the second straight cable-exclusive final to rise year over year. Nielsen’s new Big Data methodology complicates year-to-year comparisons, but the broader tournament still averaged 10.9 million viewers per window, up 7% from 2025.

via Sports Media Watch|
#cable-tv-ratings#march-madness-ratings#michigan-wolverines
Michigan Punks Tennessee in Elite Eight; Pearl's Remark Backfires
sports11 days ago

Michigan Punks Tennessee in Elite Eight; Pearl's Remark Backfires

Michigan hammered Tennessee by 33 in the Elite Eight, validating its NCAA run and turning Bruce Pearl’s “one team Michigan couldn't punk” comment into a punchline. The Wolverines now head to the Final Four after four tournament wins with an average margin of 22.5 points, including a 21-0 run sparked by Yaxel Lendeborg early in the game, as Arizona looms next.

via GBMWolverine|
#basketball#bruce-pearl#michigan-wolverines
Final Four Faceoff: Michigan, Arizona, UConn, Illinois Set for 2026 Crown
sports11 days ago

Final Four Faceoff: Michigan, Arizona, UConn, Illinois Set for 2026 Crown

Bleacher Report’s post-Elite Eight power rankings cap the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament with a Final Four featuring Michigan, Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois. The semifinals tilt Arizona vs. Michigan and UConn vs. Illinois, with UConn’s stingy defense and a rising scoring threat from Tarris Reed Jr., Illinois’s nation-leading offense led by Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic, Arizona’s guard-driven attack and paint control anchored by Jaden Bradley and Brayden Burries, and Michigan’s size-based three-big lineup shaping the path to the title. The piece also notes a buzzer-beater by Braylon Mullins and emphasizes that guard play and game pace will largely determine the champion.

via Bleacher Report|
#arizona-wildcats#connecticut-huskies#final-four
Dusty May Sparks Michigan’s Meteoric Rise to the Final Four
sports12 days ago

Dusty May Sparks Michigan’s Meteoric Rise to the Final Four

Dusty May’s move to Michigan after FAU’s Final Four run has ignited a rapid ascent for the Wolverines, taking them from 8 wins to a Final Four in two years through portal additions and a culture-driven approach that won over players and ADs alike. A 95–62 win over Tennessee sealed the berth, illustrating Michigan’s transformation and cementing May as a top figure amid ongoing coaching-market interest—while the program pledges to keep him long-term with continued top‑tier support.

via Sports Illustrated|
#coaching-carousel#college-basketball#dusty-may
Lendeborg's 27 Points Push Michigan Past Tennessee Into Final Four
college-basketball12 days ago

Lendeborg's 27 Points Push Michigan Past Tennessee Into Final Four

Michigan rolled to a 95-62 victory over Tennessee in the NCAA Midwest Regional final at United Center, led by Yaxel Lendeborg’s 27 points as the Wolverines opened with a 21-0 run and never trailed, advancing to face Arizona in the Final Four. Ja'Kobi Gillespie paced Tennessee with 21 points, while Nimari Burnett and Elliot Cadeau contributed for Michigan (Cadeau had 10 assists). Both teams had 42 rebounds; Michigan shot 51.8% from the floor and 37.0% from three (29-56 and 10-27), while Tennessee shot 31.6% FG and 19.2% 3PT (24-76 and 5-26). Michigan also went 27-for-37 at the line (73.0%), compared with Tennessee’s 9-for-17 (52.9%).

via cbssports.com|
#college-basketball#final-four#michigan-wolverines
Elite Eight Clash: Michigan Seeks to Extend NCAA Streak vs. Tennessee
sports13 days ago

Elite Eight Clash: Michigan Seeks to Extend NCAA Streak vs. Tennessee

Michigan and Tennessee meet in the Elite Eight on Sunday (2:15 p.m. ET, CBS) for a fourth NCAA Tournament pairing since 2010, with Michigan having won the previous three. Tennessee relies on elite offensive rebounding and heavy off-ball action around two bigs and Jaylen Carry, ranking well in second-chance points despite middling shooting efficiency. Michigan has faced multiple top rebounding teams this season and will look to limit second-chance opportunities in a game that could hinge on paint play and timely defense.

via UM Hoops.com|
#college-basketball#elite-eight#michigan-wolverines
Lendeborg's Return Sparks Michigan's March Madness Push
sports13 days ago

Lendeborg's Return Sparks Michigan's March Madness Push

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who chose to return for another college season instead of entering the NBA draft, delivered a dominant 23-point, 12-rebound, 7-assist performance to help the Wolverines beat Alabama and reach a program-record 34th win, cementing his status as a top college player and prospect while his mother's support fuels his journey.

via Sports Illustrated|
#dominican-lebron#march-madness#michigan-wolverines