Impact Bufkin set a new season-high for points in a game to take down the Badgers at home. Down the line, Bufkin could get even better as he's allowed more scoring responsibility than he already gets.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scored 28 in OT win Bufkin notched 28 points (10-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals in 42 minutes during Sunday's 87-79 OT win over Wisconsin.
Logs double-double in win Dickinson produced 23 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 41 minutes during Sunday's 87-79 OT win over Wisconsin.
Impact Dickinson looked better in another tough contest after the defensive battle of winning at Rutgers four days ago. This was Dickinson's first time scoring over 20 in his last six games and it came at a crucial time with the season coming to a close.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DNP vs. Wisconsin Howard (ankle) did not play during Michigan's game Sunday versus Wisconsin.
Impact Howard has sat out twice because of his injured ankle. Currently, Michigan's next game is scheduled to be at Illinois on March 2. Howard averaged 12.8 points and 3.0 rebounds across his six games played during February.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Sunday Howard (ankle) is a game-time decision before Michigan's game Sunday versus Wisconsin, according to Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com.
Impact Howard sat out when Michigan played at Rutgers on Wednesday. Ideally for the Wolverines, he does not log another DNP during their next game.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Carter Gilmore helped Wisconsin contain Michigan's Hunter Dickson. Can he repeat that performance? Junior forward Carter Gilmore generally contributes in ways that don't show up in the box score. Post defense might be his No. 1 asset.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM
Hauls in nine rebounds Williams (knee) logged 22 minutes off the bench in Thursday's win over Rutgers and finished with four points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and a block.
Impact Williams was able to return after missing the last two games with a knee bruise, although he came off the bench for the first time this season. It's likely Williams returns to his usual spot in the first five as soon as Sunday versus Wisconsin with the Wolverines fighting for their tournament lives. For the year, he's averaging 6.7 points and 6.2 rebounds in 27.5 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from lineup Thursday Howard (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game versus Rutgers.
Impact As expected, Howard will sit out Thursday after sustaining a right-ankle injury in Sunday's win over Michigan State. His next chance to return to the court will come Sunday versus Wisconsin. With fellow starter Terrance Williams (knee) also out of the starting five, Will Tschetter and Joey Baker will both start versus the Scarlet Knights.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't start Thursday Williams (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Rutgers.
Impact Williams was able to participate in pregame warmups Thursday after missing each of the previous two contests with a knee bruise. While he won't return to the starting five, the junior forward could still come off the bench versus Rutgers.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Appears set to sit out Thursday Howard (ankle) is not in uniform or going through early warmups ahead of Thursday's road game against Rutgers, Brian Fonseca of The Star-Ledger reports.
Impact Howard has not been able to practice since sustaining a right-ankle injury during Saturday's win against Michigan State. Therefore, it's not overly surprising to see the 6-foot-8 freshman will likely miss at least one additional contest while working through this issue. With Howard almost certainly out Thursday, look for senior Joey Howard to step up into a bigger role.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Going through pregame warmups Williams (knee) is warming up ahead of Thursday's game at Rutgers, Brian Fonseca of The Star-Ledger reports.
Impact Williams has missed the last two games with a knee bruise. However, he was able to return to practice in full Tuesday, and his ability to go through early pregame warmups provides additional confidence that the 6-foot-7 junior will suit up for Thursday's 8:30 p.m. EST tipoff. Williams has averaged 6.8 points and 6.1 rebounds while starting 25 games this season.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Puts in full practice Williams (knee) was a full participant in practice Tuesday but remains uncertain to play Thursday versus Rutgers, Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact The 6-foot-7 junior forward has missed Michigan's last two games with a bruised knee, but his ability to put in a full practice bodes well for his chances of suiting up Thursday. A formal update on Williams' status may not arrive until shortly before Thursday's 8:30 p.m. ET tipoff, so those planning on deploying him in fantasy lineups will want to keep close tabs on the situation leading up to the start of the game.
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not yet practicing Michigan associate head coach Phil Martelli said Wednesday that Howard hasn't resumed practicing since injuring his right ankle in last Saturday's 84-72 win over Michigan State, To...
Impact Martelli said Howard will be making the trip to New Jersey for Michigan's matchup with Rutgers on Thursday, but the star freshman's absence from practice creates some skepticism about his availability for that contest. For now, Howard should be viewed as questionable for the contest -- at best -- until Michigan offers another update on his status.
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 18 points in win McDaniel posted 18 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Saturday's 84-72 victory over Michigan State.
Impact McDaniel led the Wolverines in scoring to defeat their in-state rivals. He's scored in double-figures just twice in the last eight games and is another guard to monitor apart from Jett Howard.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
John Niyo: Freshmen give Michigan basketball hope for next season — and maybe sooner ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Dug McDaniel got things started for Michigan on Saturday night.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
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FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
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Sustains injury Saturday Howard appeared to suffer a right ankle injury that limited him to just 23 minutes played during Saturday's 84-72 win over Michigan State, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Howard was also tended to on the Wolverines' bench after he hobbled off the court with this apparent injury, though it's unclear if he was ever able to return to Sunday's contest. Michigan coach Juwan Howard also said postgame that he did not yet have any updates on the 6-foot-8 forward's status, according to Tony Garcia of The Detroit Free Press. The freshman has been the team's second-leading scorer this season with 14.4 points per game. He's also far and away led the team in three-point tries per contest (7.2), though he is only shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc. Nevertheless, it will be worth monitoring for additional updates on Howard's ankle heading into Thursday's game versus Rutgers.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
After a heavy week, Michigan and Michigan State lift each other up The mashup of emotions during Michigan's 84-72 rivalry win made for a memorable scene, even if it defied easy description.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kobe Bufkin on Michigan's win over MIchigan State Kobe Bufkin had 17 points in Michigan's win over Michigan State
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
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Still out Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against Michigan State.
Impact Williams will miss a second straight game due to a knee injury. In his absence, Will Tschetter figures to draw another start at power forward.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Saturday Williams (knee) is a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's game against Michigan State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact The junior has a chance to miss his second straight game due to a knee injury. Williams is averaging 6.8 points and 6.1 rebounds this season. If the forward is unable to play Saturday, his next chance to play would be Thursday at Rutgers.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
