MICHIGAN WOLVERINES NEWS

Off injury report Hochberg is off the injury report ahead of Thursday's game versus Minnesota.

Impact Hochberg, who has totaled just seven minutes this season, is off the injury report after a brief spell on it. The freshman doesn't figure to have much of an impact on this game or in general this season, but it's still a positive sign that he's back healthy.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Thursday Llewellyn is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game versus Minnesota.

Impact Llewellyn is available for Thursday's game after a one-game absence due to a concussion. He has made four appearances this season, all off the bench, and has totaled 11 points, two rebounds and four assists across those four contests.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Smith is listed as out ahead of Thursday's game versus Minnesota.

Impact Smith will miss his fourth consecutive game Thursday for undisclosed reasons. He has played a total of just seven minutes this season even when he is healthy, so this is not a massive loss for the Wolverines.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Injury revealed, questionable now Llewellyn (concussion) is questionable for Michigan's game Thursday against Minnesota, according to Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press.

Impact According to Michigan's head coach Juwan Howard, Llewellyn is in concussion protocol. He will have a day before the Wolverines host Minnesota. Llewellyn's availability status could be updated to either available or out when the Big Ten Conference updates its injury report Thursday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Stifled in loss Reed logged zero points (0-1 FG), four rebounds and one steal over 22 minutes during Friday's 87-76 loss to McNeese State.

Impact Reed was held scoreless with just four rebounds as the Cowboys upset Michigan on Friday. The 6-foot-10 sophomore has appeared in all 13 games this season (12 starts), averaging 8.1 points, six rebounds, 0.8 steals and 1.5 blocks on 23.8 minutes per game. Usually a defensive presence, Reed offered little resistance as McNeese State hung 87 points on the Wolverines.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Friday Hochberg will miss Friday's contest against McNeese State.

Impact Hochberg isn't a major presence in the rotation anyway, logging no more than three minutes in any of his four appearances. Still, the Wolverines will be down a bit of depth in the frontcourt Friday and will turn elsewhere for spare minutes if they take a sizable lead.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Howard (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus McNeese State.

Impact Howard will have to wait at least until Thursday's matchup with Minnesota to make his season debut as he continues to deal with a knee injury. However, Howard's return timetable is uncertain.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Llewellyn won't be available for Friday's contest against McNeese State.

Impact Llewellyn missed some time to open the 2023-24 season, so it's possible he's dealing with a recurrence on that front. Regardless, the senior will not be part of the rotation Friday, so the Wolverines will have to turn elsewhere for depth in the backcourt.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McNeese visits Michigan after McDaniel's 33-point showing

Michigan plays the McNeese Cowboys after Dug McDaniel scored 33 points in Michigan's 106-101 overtime loss to the Florida Gators

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts 17 points in loss Williams recorded 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and one block over 45 minutes during Tuesday's 106-101 2OT loss to Florida.

Impact Williams logged an efficient outing during Tuesday's matchup with the Gators, converting on 7-of-12 looks from the field, but his efforts were not enough in the double-overtime loss. The 6-foot-7 senior is currently averaging 11.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals on 33.5 minutes per game. Williams continues to light it up from the field, boasting 45.6/41.9/74.1 shooting splits.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double in loss Nkamhoua closed with 24 points (9-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and two blocks across 48 minutes during Tuesday's 106-101 2OT loss to Florida.

Impact Nkamhoua notched his fourth double-double of the season, closing with 24 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks, as the Wolverines were taken down by Florida in double OT. The 6-foot-9 senior remains a dominant force for Michigan, averaging 17.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.9 steals. Nkamhoua also continues to get it done from range, converting on 40 percent of his attempts from distance (3.3 attempts per game).

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another stellar outing in loss McDaniel notched 33 points (9-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 12-13 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 45 minutes during Tuesday's 106-101 2OT loss to Florida.

Impact McDaniel closed with 33 points, eight rebounds and five assists as the Wolverines were defeated by the Gators in double overtime. The 5-foot-11 sophomore continues to showcase his propensity for high-scoring games, reaching the 30-point threshold twice within Michigan's first 12 games. McDaniel has broken out in a big way during his second season with the program, averaging 19.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, five assists and 1.2 steals on 36.1 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juwan Howard resumes duties as head coach as Michigan rolls

Michigan defeated Eastern Michigan 83-66 on Saturday as coach Juwan Howard returned to coaching after having heart surgery in September.

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Juwan Howard resumes duties as coach and Michigan makes 12 3s in 83-66 win over Eastern Michigan

Olivier Nkamhoua had 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists and Michigan defeated Eastern Michigan 83-66 on Saturday as Wolverines coach Juwan Howard returned to his head coachi...

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts from range in win Williams contributed 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Saturday's 83-66 victory over Eastern Michigan.

Impact Williams knocked down 3-of-7 shots from distance, closing with 13 points during Saturday's win over the Eagles. The 6-foot-7 senior remains a steadfast part of the Wolverines' starting lineup in his fourth season with the program, averaging 11 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.9 steals on 32.4 minutes per game. Williams is notably taking significantly more shots from range this season (5.2 attempts per game), converting at a career-high 40.4 percent clip.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Eastern Michigan Howard (knee) is out for the Wolverines' game Saturday against Eastern Michigan.

Impact Six weeks have passed since the initial diagnosis of Howard's knee injury. Even so, he will still need time to recover. Now, Howard's next opportunity to play for the Wolverines is against Florida on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to bench role Reed will appear off the bench Saturday versus Eastern Michigan, Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com reports.

Impact Given that Reed posted a career-best 19 points last time out, the starting lineup change comes as a bit of a surprise. Instead, the Wolverines will go with a smaller lineup, with the 6-foot-8 Will Tschetter getting a look, so it's possible this is a matchup change.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Tschetter is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus Eastern Michigan, Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com reports.

Impact Tschetter will replace Tarris Reed in the starting lineup Saturday. Tschetter is averaging 11.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in 20.3 minutes across his previous three appearances this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In starting lineup McDaniel (undisclosed) will start Saturday's game against Eastern Michigan, Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com reports.

Impact McDaniel held a questionable designation on the availability report leading up to the contest, but it appears he'll maintain his usual spot in the starting unit. The sophomore enters the day averaging 18.6 points, 5.1 assists, 3.6 boards and 1.3 steals per contest.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan coach Juwan Howard cleared to resume regular duties for matchup with Eastern Michigan

Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard will be back on the job Saturday for the Wolverines’ game against Eastern Michigan

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard set to return Saturday

Michigan men’s basketball head coach Juwan Howard will return to his role on Saturday when the Wolverines host Eastern Michigan.

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Tarris Reed Jr.'s 19 points leads Michigan's hot 2nd half, Wolverines top Iowa 90-80

Tarris Reed Jr. scored a career-high 19 points and Michigan got hot from the floor in the second half, pulling away from Iowa to earn a 90-80 Big Ten Conference victory

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS