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Podcast: What we learned from Michigan’s first loss and what it means moving forward

Michigan lost its first game of the year on Saturday in a 91-88 home loss to Wisconsin. Dylan and Eric break down what happened, Michigan’s defensive strategy, adjustments, and what went wrong. Then, they try to sort out what to make of Michigan’s recent downturn...

Five takeaways from Michigan’s 91-88 loss to Wisconsin

The No. 2 Michigan basketball team suffered its first loss of the season to a red-hot Wisconsin squad and, in the eyes of head coach Dusty May, got exposed in several areas over the course of 40 minutes. From the Wolverines’ defense to how Michigan...

Wisconsin bigs stretch the floor, hand Michigan its first loss

After Wisconsin handed the No. 2 Michigan basketball team its first loss of the season, coach Dusty May candidly credited the Badgers for exposing several of the Wolverines’ weaknesses at once. “A certain type,” May said when asked if 3-point defense was one of those...

Game 15: Wisconsin at Michigan Recap

Michigan’s poor form continued on Saturday, and this time it couldn’t escape. Wisconsin knocked down 15 threes in Ann Arbor, including seven in a row to start the second half, to hand the Wolverines their first loss of the season. At the most basic level,...

Video: Greg Gard, Wisconsin players recap win at Michigan

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard and his players with the media after his team upset Michigan in Ann Arbor.  

Video: Dusty May, Elliot Cadeau and Nimari Burnett after loss to Wisconsin

Dusty May, Elliot Cadeau and Nimari Burnett were among the Wolverines to meet with the media after Michigan’s 3-point loss to Wisconsin.  

Photo Gallery: Wisconsin 91, Michigan 88

At the Buzzer: Wisconsin 91, Michigan 88

Rapid reaction to Michigan’s 91-88 loss to Wisconsin. The Moment The No. 2 Michigan men’s basketball team is one that prides itself on its defense. Although the Wolverines have put up a plethora of high-octane games on offense, they blew teams out because of their...

Game 15: Wisconsin at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan hosts Wisconsin this afternoon at the Crisler Center on CBS (1:00 p.m.) for the annual Blue Out in Ann Arbor. The key news is that Yaxel Lendeborg is listed as questionable for the second game in a row — he was also listed as...

Game 15: Wisconsin at Michigan Preview

Michigan hosts Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon (1:00 p.m., CBS) for a rematch of last year’s Big Ten Tournament Championship. The Badgers have sputtered this season and enter this weekend’s game at 10-5 (2-2 Big Ten) and ranked 43rd on KenPom, but they are coming off...

Report Card: Michigan at Penn State

Report Card is a new UM Hoops+ feature that grades Michigan’s performance by going far beyond the box score. We pair shot quality, shot-making, and on/off impact with film-driven insights to uncover the trends shaping each game. Report Card is part of UM Hoops+, our...

Film Room: Early Big Ten lessons and what to expect against Wisconsin

Welcome to Film Room with Joe Jackson, our in-depth video series breaking down Michigan’s offense, defense, and upcoming opponents. Each week, Joe takes you inside the film to show what’s working — and what still needs work — for the Wolverines. You can find more...

Podcast: Should Michigan be concerned about its close call at Penn State?

Michigan resumed Big Ten play with victories over USC and Penn State, but the Wolverines faced their first real test since early November in a tight game at Penn State. Dylan and Eric discuss what made it so close and whether it’s a concern moving...

Five takeaways from Michigan’s 74-72 win at Penn State

After a month and a half of infallibility, the No. 2 Michigan basketball team looked shockingly beatable against a middling Big Ten foe in Penn State. On Tuesday night, the Nittany Lions had a shot at the buzzer to win, ultimately coming up just two...

Game 14: Michigan at Penn State Recap

After two months of blowouts, Michigan had to hold on late at Penn State on Tuesday night. The Wolverines led for the final 30 minutes, but never pulled away entirely and watched a potential game-winning shot by Freddy Dilione clang off the iron at the...