The Michigan Wolverines have faced their share of challenges this season, but head coach Dusty May remains optimistic about the team's prospects for a championship.

The No. 15 Michigan Wolverines extended their losing streak vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini to nine after falling 93-73 inside Crisler Arena.

Jase Richardson scored 21 points and Tre Holloman had 18, leading No. 14 Michigan State to a 75-62 win over No. 12 Michigan to take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.

Jase Richardson scored 21 points and Tre Holloman had 18, leading No. 14 Michigan State to a 75-62 win over No. 12 Michigan to take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.

The University of Michigan has announced that basketball head coach Dusty May has agreed to a contract extension with the basketball program.

Danny Wolf scored 15 points, including a pair of free throws in the final seconds, to lead No. 20 Michigan to its fifth straight win, 75-73 over No. 7 Purdue.

A former University of Michigan basketball star passed away at the young age of 33.

WalletHub released its 2024 list of top spots for NCAA fans just in time for March Madness, and Ann Arbor is right at the top for cities of its size.

Michigan has signed women’s basketball coach Kim Barnes Arico -- the winningest coach in program history -- to a contract extension that will keep her in Ann Arbor until at least 2028.

Juwan Howard and the Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team just landed a 2023 four-star recruit who recently decommitted from rival Ohio State two months ago.

The University of Michigan women’s basketball team punched their ticket to the Elite 8 on Saturday night with a win over the No. 10 seeded North Dakota in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA women’s bracket.

The 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament field is set as March Madness returns with fans for the first time since 2019.

The 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament field is set as March Madness returns with fans for the first time since 2019.

The 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament field is set as March Madness returns with fans for the first time since 2019.

Hunter Dickinson scored a career-high 33 points on 13-of-19 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds to help Michigan beat Michigan State 87-70.

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Naz Hillmon scored 26 points and had 10 rebounds, and No. 6 Michigan beat No. 21 Iowa 98-90, despite the Hawkeyes getting 46 points from Caitlin Clark.

The Michigan women's basketball team is now ranked sixth in The Associated Press Top 25.

The University of Michigan Athletic Department shares more details about its updated spectator policy as regional COVID cases surge.

Hunter Dickinson had 23 points and 14 rebounds, freshman Caleb Houstan scored a season-high 17 points and No. 24 Michigan beat San Diego State 72-58.

The Detroit Pistons selected Michigan forward Isaiah Livers with the No. 42 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines battles for a loose ball against Malik Hall #25 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Crisler Arena on March 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan basketball clinched the regular-season Big Ten championship Thursday with a runaway win over rival Michigan State. In the second half, it was all Michigan, which stretched its lead all the way up to 28 with under 10 minutes to play. Michigan State cut into the lead after the benches were cleared, and Michigan won by a 69-50 final. AdHunter Dickinson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts to a first half basket against the Michigan State Spartans at Crisler Arena on March 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines leaves the floor after a 76-53 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini at Crisler Arena on March 02, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan basketball hasn’t had many off nights this season, but on Tuesday night against Illinois, the Wolverines packed several games’ worth of regression into 40 ugly minutes. Illinois was playing without Ayo Dosunmu, one of the best players in the country and the undisputed leader of its offense. AdKofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates a first half basket with Da'Monte Williams #20 while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on March 02, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. At one point, a shellshocked Michigan team trailed by 28, and the deficit never got back below 20.

Hunter Dickinson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines runs down the court after scoring during the second half of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Crisler Arena on January 12, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan basketball freshman Hunter Dickinson is among 20 players included on the top 20 late season Wooden Award watch list. Dickinson is averaging 15.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game this season, while shooting 68.8% from the floor. AdRyan Rollins #5 of the Toledo Rockets tries to get a shot off around Hunter Dickinson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Crisler Arena on December 09, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Here’s the full Wooden Award late season top 20:

ANN ARBOR – A coalition of student athletes at the University of Michigan are calling for the 14 day shutdown of athletics to be lifted. Now, student athletes are speaking out and have launched a petition to MDHHS to resume practices and competitions. We trust the guidance and leadership of those in charge of the health and safety of Michigan student-athletes. Given the University’s knowledge of the situation surrounding the athletic department, should a total shutdown have been necessary, it should have come from the University of Michigan leaders. The student-athletes at the University of Michigan stand united in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping every member of our community safe.

7 Michigan raced to a 17-3 lead, and the Wolverines had little difficulty beating Maryland 87-63 on Tuesday night. Michigan led 42-25 at halftime and stretched its advantage to as many as 25 points in the second. Livers led Michigan with 20 points and Franz Wagner contributed 15. Michigan: The Wolverines made their loss to Minnesota look like just a bump in the road, putting Maryland in a big hole early and not letting up. Michigan: The Wolverines play at Purdue on Friday night.

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Franz Wagner #21 of the Michigan Wolverines takes a second half shot against the Toledo Rockets at Crisler Arena on December 09, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan basketball is the last undefeated team in the Big Ten this season, but where do the Wolverines truly rank in what’s become a loaded conference? Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the second half against the UCF Knights at Crisler Arena on December 06, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Illinois and Michigan State have both knocked off Duke and experienced elite competition. We might not know much about this Michigan team right now.