NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Basketball Insider: Michigan's frontcourt makes big first impression Every week during the college basketball season, and every other week during the offseason former Michigan Basketball standout Tim McCormick...
This weekend means more for Terrance Williams II, an emerging do-it-all force for Michigan A neutral-site game near his home against HBCU Prairie View A&M is a highlight for Williams, the son of two HBCU grads.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
DePaul squares off against C. Michigan
Central Michigan goes up against DePaul in an early season matchupNOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 6 Michigan faces Prairie View
No. 6 Michigan hosts Prairie View in an early season matchupNOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UM hoops forward paid his own way over summer, now is paving the way It was sophomore forward Terrance Williams II who stepped up time and again to help stave off the feisty Bulls’ charge in Wednesday’s 88-76...
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Effective off bench Williams racked up 15 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 88-76 win over Buffalo.
Impact Williams came off the bench in Wednesday's opener, but he led the Wolverines on the boards while shooting 71.4 percent from the floor. The sophomore averaged just 1.9 points and 2.2 rebounds in 7.5 minutes per game last year but was much more productive to begin the 2021-22 campaign.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Productive in debut Houstan provided 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 88-76 win over Buffalo.
Impact Houstan shot just over 50 percent from the floor in Wednesday's opener, and he was one of three starters to score in double figures for the Wolverines. The freshman has taken on a starting role to begin his collegiate career after Franz Wagner headed to the NBA during the offseason.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dickinson leads No. 6 Michigan past Buffalo in opener Hunter Dickinson scored 27 points to help No. 6 Michigan open with an 88-76 win over Buffalo on Wednesday night.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Michigan players assess why it was a foul-laden game against Buffalo Weird seeing so many fouls between Michigan basketball and Buffalo, of all teams.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Dickinson-led No. 6 Michigan beats Buffalo 88-76 in opener
Hunter Dickinson had 27 points to help No. 6 Michigan open with an 88-76 win over Buffalo on Wednesday nightNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of the opener Jackson (illness) will not play in the season opener on Wednesday against Buffalo.
Impact Jackson did not play in the exhibition game last week either due to this illness. He was seen in street clothes at the game, however. Jackson is unlikely to miss too much more time.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go for opener Collins (leg) appears ready to play in Wednesday's season opener versus Buffalo, Daniel Dash of Rivals.com reports.
Impact A top-50 recruit in the 2021 class per 247Sports Composite, Collins sat out the exhibition last Friday due to a minor leg injury, but it appears the issue is behind him at this stage. He will be available to provide some depth in the backcourt Wednesday, though it's unclear exactly what role he will have in the rotation early in the season.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Despite big roster losses, why are UM hoops' expectations greater than ever? ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Juwan Howard hasn’t been shy about making Michigan’s title aspirations known since the day he arrived.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
What to expect from DeVante' Jones and Michigan: 'Defensively, we don't have a ceiling' DeVante’ Jones on his new Michigan team: “I feel like we can be the best defensive team in the country.”
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jason McIntyre's top 50 college basketball players for the 2021-22 season
College basketball is here, and Jason McIntyre is ranking the top 50 players in the men's game. See who lands at No. 1!NOVEMBER 9, 2021
College Basketball: Top 12 nonconference matchups this season
Duke and Kentucky will meet in the Champions Classic, marking one of Andy Katz's top nonconference matchups this season.NOVEMBER 9, 2021
No. 6 Michigan welcomes Buffalo in 2021-22 season opener
No. 6 Michigan gets the 2021-22 season rolling by hosting the Buffalo BullsNOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
College basketball odds: Championship futures for the 2021 season
Check out the best bets for men's college basketball futures for the 2021-2022 season, including insight from our FOX Bet expert.NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Mizzou opens 2021-22 season against C. Michigan
Missouri hosts Central Michigan in each team's 2021-22 season openerNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michigan basketball flourishing because of Juwan Howard's commitment to players With his unique combination of recruiting prowess, an eye for talent and a commitment to the university, Juwan Howard has Michigan basketbal...
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Nears double-double in exhibition Dickinson posted 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block in 23 minutes during Friday's exhibition win over Wayne State.
Impact Dickinson tied for the team lead in scoring during Friday's exhibition, and he came within a rebound of a double-double. After withdrawing from the NBA Draft in July, the sophomore profiles as one of the top big men in the nation heading into the 2021-22 campaign.
NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Friday Brooks (foot) is among the starters for Friday's exhibition versus Wayne State.
Impact Brooks injured his foot last month and was in a boot for a little while due to a mild sprain. Fortunately, it appears he's recovered from the injury and should be good to go when the regular season fires up Wednesday versus Buffalo.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Skipping exhibition Jackson won't play in Friday's exhibition versus Wayne State due to illness, James Hawkins of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Jackson's illness designation doesn't seem like it would be a long-term absence, but it will still be worth monitoring his status ahead of the regular-season opener Wednesday versus Buffalo. With Frankie Collins (illness) also sitting out, the Wolverines will be a bit thin in the backcourt Friday.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not dressed Friday Collins isn't in uniform for Friday's exhibition versus Wayne State due to a minor leg injury, James Hawkins of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Collins is one of two guards expected to sit Friday, with Zeb Jackson (illness) also not in uniform. Considering Collins' leg injury is being labeled minor, he should have a decent shot at being available for the opener Wednesday versus Buffalo.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
