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2020 Schedule
9th in Big Ten
- 11/5W 79-71
- 11/12W 79-69
- 11/15W 70-50
- 11/22W 111-68
- 11/27W 83-76
- 11/286W 73-64
- 11/298W 82-64
- 12/31L 58-43
- 12/6W 103-91
- 12/11L 71-62
- 12/1410L 71-70
- 12/21W 86-44
- 12/29W 86-60
- 1/514L 87-69
- 1/9W 84-78
- 1/12L 75-67
- 1/17L 90-83
- 1/22L 72-63
- 1/2521L 64-62
- 1/28W 79-68
- 2/125W 69-63
- 2/4L 61-58
- 2/816W 77-68
- 2/12W 79-54
- 2/16W 89-65
- 2/19W 60-52
- 2/22W 71-63
- 2/27L 81-74
- 3/123L 77-63
- 3/5W 82-58
- 3/89L 83-70
- 3/12CANC
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Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason top 40 for 2020-21
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Ex-Purdue G Eastern denied enrollment at U-M
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U-M football, hoops athletes can return this week
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Kentucky, Michigan move London game to 2022
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Former Wake Forest guard Brown picks Michigan
Guard Chaundee Brown, Wake Forest's third-leading scorer and second-best rebounder last season, is transferring to Michigan.
Purdue transfer Eastern headed to Michigan
Purdue transfer Nojel Eastern announced Thursday that he has committed to Michigan.
Michigan guard Bajema enters transfer portal
Michigan, which has already had two players transfer this offseason, announced Tuesday that guard Cole Bajema has entered the transfer portal.
Florida adds former Michigan forward Castleton
Florida announced Thursday that former Michigan forward Colin Castleton will join the program and have two years of eligibility beginning with the 2021-22 season.
Wagner returning to Michigan; Davis has surgery
Michigan guard Franz Wagner, who started 27 games last season, averaging 11.6 points and leading the team in steals, says he is returning for his sophomore season.
Michigan athletic director takes 5% pay cut
Michigan president Mark S. Schlissel said the school may have to endure up to $1 billion in losses through 2020.
Courtside: Isaiah Todd talks about his decision to play in the G League. Plus, Leonard Hamilton
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Isaiah Todd explains decision to spurn Michigan for G League (1:06)
Predicting where three undecided ESPN 100 prospects will go to college
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Todd decommits from U-M, will look to play pro
Isaiah Todd, who committed to Michigan in October, has now decommitted and will look to play professionally next season, his mother told ESPN.
Ex-Columbia guard Smith transferring to Michigan
Former Columbia guard Mike Smith, the No. 11-ranked graduate transfer, has chosen Michigan over Gonzaga, Arizona and Seton Hall.
Reports: Juwan Howard's son Jace to be walk-on
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2019-20 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 14-6 | - | 24-7 |
| Michigan State | 14-6 | - | 22-9 |
| Wisconsin | 14-6 | - | 21-10 |
| Illinois | 13-7 | 1 | 21-10 |
| Ohio State | 11-9 | 3 | 21-10 |
| Penn State | 11-9 | 3 | 21-10 |
| Iowa | 11-9 | 3 | 20-11 |
| Rutgers | 11-9 | 3 | 20-11 |
| Michigan | 10-10 | 4 | 19-12 |
| Indiana | 9-11 | 5 | 20-12 |
| Purdue | 9-11 | 5 | 16-15 |
| Minnesota | 8-12 | 6 | 15-16 |
| Northwestern | 3-17 | 11 | 8-23 |
| Nebraska | 2-18 | 12 | 7-25 |
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Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game75.0Tied-82nd
Rebounds Per Game36.1Tied-173rd
Assists Per Game14.673rd
Points Allowed68.3
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie Collins | PG | Committed | 86 |
| Kobe Bufkin | SG | Committed | 84 |
| Isaiah Barnes | SG | Committed | 81 |
| Will Tschetter | PF | Committed | 79 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 7 |
| Tournament Record | 54-26 |
| Championship Seasons | 1989 |
| Tournament Appearances | 27 |