Five burning questions, players to watch for the Big Ten in 2018-19
Despite Michigan's run to the national championship game, it was a disappointing postseason performance for the Big Ten. Will that change in 2018-19?
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2018 Schedule
4th in Big Ten
- 11/11W 86-66
- 11/13W 72-65
- 11/16W 61-47
- 11/20L 77-75
- 11/21CHAMW 102-64
- 11/22W 68-60
- 11/26W 87-42
- 11/2913L 86-71
- 12/2W 69-55
- 12/4L 71-62
- 12/9W 78-69
- 12/12W 59-52
- 12/16W 90-58
- 12/21W 97-47
- 12/30W 76-51
- 1/2W 75-68
- 1/6W 79-69
- 1/95L 70-69
- 1/134W 82-72
- 1/15W 68-67
- 1/18L 72-52
- 1/21W 62-47
- 1/253L 92-88
- 1/29W 58-47
- 2/3W 76-73
- 2/6L 61-52
- 2/11W 83-72
- 2/14W 74-59
- 2/188W 74-62
- 2/21W 72-63
- 2/24W 85-61
- 3/1W 77-71
- 3/2W 77-58
- 3/32W 75-64
- 3/48W 75-66
- 3/1514W 61-47
- 3/176W 64-63
- 3/227W 99-72
- 3/249W 58-54
- 3/3111W 69-57
- 4/21L 79-62
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UNC warns other schools in wake of violations
Officials from Michigan, Marquette and California acknowledged that they were contacted by North Carolina and now are in the process of investigating whether players at their schools resold shoes.
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Michigan coach John Beilein is doing well in his recovery from a double-bypass heart procedure, according to assistant basketball coach Saddi Washington.
Michigan's Beilein undergoes heart surgery
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Michigan's Beilein agrees to 5-year extension
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Beilein: Pistons' offer would've been tough choice
Michigan head coach John Beilein said he was never offered the Detroit Pistons' coaching job, but had he been, it would have been a tough decision to make.
C-Webb to appear at U-M after Harbaugh invite
With the NCAA's 10-year ban on Chris Webber having recently been lifted, the former Wolverines basketball star accepted Jim Harbaugh's invitation Friday to attend a football game at The Big House this season.
Lakers get Michigan stretch-4 Wagner at No. 25
The Lakers hope they found another late-round gem in No. 25 pick Moritz Wagner, a 6-foot-11 forward who helped lead Michigan to the national title game last season.
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Impact transfer boosts Kentucky to No. 1 in Way-Too-Early Top 25
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Beilein staying at U-M after talking to Pistons
Michigan men's basketball coach John Beilein says he is staying with the Wolverines after interviewing last week for the Detroit Pistons' coaching vacancy.
Behind the Bracket: Big Ten bolstered by high-profile returnees
After a dismal NCAA tournament showing in 2017-18, the Big Ten can expect a better haul next season. Plus, Arizona returns to the field after an impressive recruiting rebuild.
Sources: U-M's Beilein interviews with Pistons
John Beilein, who has twice led Michigan to the NCAA national title game, has interviewed with the Pistons and has long been intrigued with coaching in the NBA, sources told ESPN.
UNC-Michigan highlights ACC/Big Ten clashes
Michigan, the 2017-18 national runner-up, will host North Carolina on Nov. 28 as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Other matchups include Michigan State at Louisville and Indiana at Duke on Nov. 27.
Winners, losers from NBA draft early entry deadline
North Carolina, Nevada and UCLA each saw key contributors spurn the NBA and return to school, while defending champion Villanova faces a major roster overhaul.
KU holds at No. 1 while Nova tumbles in updated Way-Too-Early Top 25
The 2018-19 picture is coming into clear view after the NBA draft early-entry deadline. The Jayhawks hold firm at the top spot, while Nevada rose higher in the top 10.
2017-18 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan St | 16-2 | - | 30-5 |
| Purdue | 15-3 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Ohio State | 15-3 | 1 | 25-9 |
| Michigan | 13-5 | 3 | 33-8 |
| Nebraska | 13-5 | 3 | 22-11 |
| Penn State | 9-9 | 7 | 26-13 |
| Indiana | 9-9 | 7 | 16-15 |
| Maryland | 8-10 | 8 | 19-13 |
| Wisconsin | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
| Northwestern | 6-12 | 10 | 15-17 |
| Minnesota | 4-14 | 12 | 15-17 |
| Illinois | 4-14 | 12 | 14-18 |
| Iowa | 4-14 | 12 | 14-19 |
| Rutgers | 3-15 | 13 | 15-19 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game73.6176th
Rebounds Per Game33.3284th
Assists Per Game14.3122nd
Points Allowed63.38th
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Wilson | PF | Committed | 85 |
| Cole Bajema | SF | Committed | - |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 7 |
| Tournament Record | 54-26 |
| Championship Seasons | 1989 |
| Tournament Appearances | 27 |