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Pair of Michigan Basketball Players Reveal Plans For 2026-27 Season

While the Michigan Wolverines have their full focus on Sunday's Elite 8 game against Tennessee, the weekend provides plenty of time for media to ask questions to players on a variety of topics during sessions of down time.

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Dusty May Reveals Michigan Player’s Agent Has Contacted Other Schools

In the world of the transfer portal — it's always open. Despite college basketball's transfer portal officially opening on April 6, agents and others are using back channels to inquire about their clients getting more money at the school they are at, or going somewhere else.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 28

Michigan Defensive Lineman Named a Top 10 Returner in College Football

Michigan's defense will look a lot different in 2026 under new defensive coordinator Jay Hill. Not just because he will run his own scheme, but the Wolverines lost quite a bit of talent on their front seven.

Yaxel Lendeborg News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 28

Analyst Has Ridiculous Take on Michigan Star Yaxel Lendeborg

For the second NCAA Tournament game in a row, Yaxel Lendeborg has turned it on and has led Michigan to a victory. In the Round of 32 against Saint Louis, Lendeborg scored 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting, along with adding six rebounds.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 28

Even When Strengths Fail, Michigan Basketball Still Finds Ways to Win

There aren't many teams — if any — that can match up with Michigan's three-headed monster of Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson, and Aday Mara in the paint.

College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 28

Michigan vs. Tennessee Tactical Breakdown: How the Wolverines Can Beat the Volunteers

Michigan was in a back and forth affair with Alabama early, with the Wolverines down two headed into halftime. The second half was a very different game, and it was a game dictated by Michigan.

Michigan Wolverines News / UM Hoops / March 27

Video & Quotes: Michigan press conference after win over Alabama

Dusty May, Roddy Gayle Jr., Trey McKenney and Yaxel Lendeborg were on the podium after Michigan’s win over Alabama. DUSTY MAY: I want to applaud our guys for the second half effort they had, especially considering the first half.

Dusty May News / UM Hoops / March 27

Video: Dusty May, Michigan players react to win over Alabama

Dusty May and Michigan’s players met with the media in and outside the locker room after Michigan’s win over Alabama in the Sweet 16.

Yaxel Lendeborg News / ESPN / March 27

Lendeborg takes over, puts Michigan back in Elite 8

Big Ten player of the year Yaxel Lendeborg put on an all-around showcase, putting up 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to lead Michigan past Alabama 90-77 and into the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.

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Dusty May News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 26

Warde Manuel Gives Positive Outlook on Dusty May's Future at Michigan

Once North Carolina parted ways with Hubert Davis as its head coach, there were some big names that surfaced as potential replacement names — Michigan's Dusty May was among them.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 26

Michigan Football Making Strong Push For State's No. 1 Prospect

Back in February, shortly after Kyle Whittingham was hired as the new head coach at Michigan, it was reported that the No. 1 prospect in the state of Michigan in the 2027 class, four-star wide receiver Dakota Guerrant (Harper Woods) was still interested in the Wolverines.

Yaxel Lendeborg News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 26

Michigan Star Yaxel Lendeborg has Extra Motivation in Sweet 16 Game vs. Alabama

Yaxel Lendeborg came to Michigan in hopes of winning a national championship and the Big Ten Player of the Year is four games away from doing just that.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 26

Where Michigan's 2027 Recruiting Class Ranks After Last Two Commitments

It took nearly three months for Kyle Whittingham to land his first recruit at Michigan in the 2027 class, but the Wolverines didn't just land one player — it was two.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 26

Michigan Hoops' NIL Spendings Revealed as Similar Info for Rival Nowhere to be Found

With the Sweet 16 tipping off on Thursday night, On3's Pete Nakos published a report on what each program that remains in the NCAA Tournament spent on their rosters for the 2025-26 season.

Michigan Wolverines News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Adam Valentini – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

2025-26 Team: Michigan Wolverines (NCAA) Date of Birth: April 11, 2008 Place of Birth: Toronto, ON Ht: 5-foot-10 Wt: 187 pounds Shoots: Left Position:

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / March 24

Kyle Whittingham lands his first 2027 recruit for Michigan Wolverines

Whittingham has officially gotten on the board on the 2027 recruiting trail.

Jon Sumrall jokes about Florida wanting Lane Kiffin ahead of him

Wake Forest lands three-star QB Emmett Queen over Kentucky, Arizona State

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Michigan Wolverines News / Total Pro Sports / March 24

Brutal Dig Drags Sherrone Moore Back Into Controversy as Michigan Wolverines Hire Female Director of Football Operations

Some controversies fade, but the smoke lingers—and the case involving Sherrone Moore is exactly that kind of situation. Even after the ex-coach’s exit from the Wolverines and the passage of time since the incident, public perception hasn’t fully moved on.

Michigan Wolverines News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Michigan's Mike Legg Stunned the Hockey World 30 Years Ago Today

Thirty years ago, Mike Legg left the hockey world in disbelief. Although Legg didn't know it at the time, his audacious move would inspire players decades later around the world.