MICHIGAN WOLVERINES NEWS

Michigan, AD Warde Manuel agree on 5-year contract extension

The University of Michigan and athletic director Warde Manuel have agreed on a five-year contract extension, shortly after the head of the department negotiated a new deal with foo...

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominant against Scarlet Knights Wagner posted 20 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 35 minutes in Thursday's 71-64 win over Rutgers.

Impact Wagner hasn't missed a beat since the Wolverines returned from a lengthy layoff, and he led the team in scoring against Rutgers on Thursday. The sophomore has been one of the top forwards in the nation this season and is averaging 13.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists over 31.6 minutes per game since the start of the calendar year.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in assists Brooks recorded four points (1-5 FG 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one steal over 30 minutes in Thursday's 71-64 win over Rutgers.

Impact Brooks wasn't very productive on the scoreboard while shooting 20 percent from the floor Thursday, but he salvaged some fantasy scoring with a team-high four assists against the Scarlet Knights. The senior is averaging 7.8 points and 4.0 rebounds over 28.8 minutes per game across the past four games.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State hoops start 'gold jersey' tradition for sweeping Michigan The Buckeye basketball team is taking a page out of the football team's book when facing the Wolverines.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Isaiah Livers' senior surge keeps Michigan in Big Ten driver's seat Livers is able to see the end of his time in Ann Arbor, and is doing his part to make it a memorable finish.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Andy Katz's Tiers: Late-season shake-ups

The top remained steady, but there's movement in the middle of Andy Katz's college basketball tiers for this week.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview Michigan vs Rutgers prediction and college basketball game preview. Michigan vs Rutgers Broadcast Date: Thursday, February 18 Game Time: 9:0...

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM

Everything Juwan Howard told reporters ahead of Rutgers game Howard met with reporters to discuss a variety of topics, including his team's win over Wisconsin, several players stepping up, his motivati...

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Mike Smith recaps Michigan's win, previews Rutgers game and more Senior guard Mike Smith met with reporters to discuss his season, what's next for the Wolverines and more.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chaundee Brown discusses 1,000th point, Michigan's defense, Rutgers game, more Senior guard Chaundee Brown Jr. met with reporters to discuss his season, what's next for the Wolverines and more.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michigan's Hunter Dickinson is a throwback big with real skill: Film room The freshman 7-footer has been a big part of the Wolverines' rise to national championship contender status.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

After shaking off rust, No. 3 Michigan eyes rolling Buckeyes

No. 3 Michigan and No. 4 Ohio State are set to meet

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All eyes on Ohio State vs. Michigan showdown

Michigan takes on Ohio State in a Big Ten showdown with a potential No. 1 seed on the line. Mark Titus breaks down the implications.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview Michigan vs Rutgers prediction and college basketball game preview. Michigan vs Rutgers Broadcast Date: Thursday, February 18 Game Time: 9:0...

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM

Michigan bracketology breakdown: February 17 We break down the Wolverines' bracket standing, including all their relevant rankings and records, projections, opponents to root for and mo...

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Rutgers looks to knock off No. 3 Michigan

No. 3 Michigan looks to give Rutgers its sixth straight loss against ranked opponents

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bracketology: Gonzaga, Baylor, Michigan and Ohio State project as No. 1s

With Selection Sunday on the horizon, FOX Sports Bracketologist Mike DeCourcy is giving the Big Ten a lot of love.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Steve Hewitt’s college hoops Top 25: Juwan Howard leads Michigan’s resurgence Juwan Howard is a legendary player at Michigan, and the way things are going, he’s on his way to bringing the Wolverines to the level of pro...

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

No. 3 Michigan, No. 4 Ohio State meet to top AP Top 25 slate

Third-ranked Michigan and fourth-ranked Ohio State meet to headline the AP Top 25 national schedule this week

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five takeaways from Michigan's comeback win at Wisconsin We broke down five takeaways from the Wolverines' impressive victory.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Where Michigan basketball ranks in Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll after returning In a game that appeared to not be going Michigan basketball’s way, with a potential loss and losing footing in the polls on the line, the Wo...

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Logs six assists in win Smith tallied six points (2-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists, two rebounds and two steals over 31 minutes in Sunday's 67-59 win over Wisconsin.

Impact Smith was the least productive starter on the scoreboard Sunday, but he led the team with six assists during the comeback victory. The transfer from Columbia has been quite inconsistent during his first season with the Wolverines, averaging 8.2 points and 5.6 assists over 30.4 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 after layoff Wagner recorded 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one steal and one block over 38 minutes in Sunday's 67-59 win over Wisconsin.

Impact Wagner and the Wolverines got off to a slow start in the first half of Sunday's contest, but the team rallied in the second half for the comeback win over Wisconsin. Wagner finished second on the team with 14 points while shooting 54.5 percent from the floor. He's now averaging 12.1 points and 6.7 rebounds over 30.1 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE