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The Michigan Wolverines are searching for their first national title since 1989 and the Maize and Blue feel like they have the team to do so. Michigan went 29-2 in the regular season, winning the Big Ten by four games.

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2027 5-Star Guard King Gibson Shares Where Michigan Wolverines Stand in Recruitment

Michigan is currently looking to make a run in the NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines are tipping things off with a matchup against No. 16 Howard on Thursday night, but the Maize and Blue are also looking to gain another top-10 recruiting class for the 2027 cycle.

Dusty May News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 18

Michigan Coach Dusty May Wins Prestigious Award

Last week, Michigan basketball head coach Dusty May was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year by the media. Now, May has another accolade for the work he has done with the program this season as it was announced that he has been named the 2025-26 recipient of the Henry Iba Award as the U.S.

Chris Webber News / Bleacher Report / March 18

Watch: Chris Webber Opens Up on Lessons From Timeout Moment

Yaxel Lendeborg News / The Spun / March 18

Michigan Star Yaxel Lendeborg Claims He Turned Down $9 Million College Offer

After three years at Arizona Western followed by two more years at UAB, Yaxel Lendeborg transferred to Michigan where he emerged as the best player on the team and in the entire Big Ten, along with one of the best in the country.

Michigan Wolverines News / UM Hoops / March 18

Video & Quotes: Michigan Press Conference before Howard

Dusty May, Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. were on the podium to preview Michigan’s NCAA Tournament opener. Q. Going into a game like this, and not kind of the coach’s answer of what you’re prepped to say, but when you’re huge favorites, how difficult is it to stay mentally prepared?

Kyle Whittingham News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 17

Kyle Whittingham Answers What Realistic Expectations in Year 1 Looks Like at Michigan

There used to be a time in college football where it was an expectation that a coach coming into a school would need several years to build a program to get it where he wants it to be.

Bryce Underwood News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 17

Michigan Insider Reveals Emerging Favorite to Back Up Bryce Underwood in 2026

On Tuesday morning (March 17), Chris Balas of The Wolverine reported that the Michigan Wolverines have a quarterback emerging as the top option to back up Bryce Underwood.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 17

The Michigan Wolverines Rotation Adjustment That Could Define March Madness

Before L.J. Cason got hurt, I thought Dusty May was doing a brilliant job of making Michigan's rotations. It quite often involved Cason playing instead of Burnett with the rest of the other starters, and playing alongside Elliot Cadeau to give him some minutes off the all.

Yaxel Lendeborg News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 17

Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg Says He Turned Down $7-9 Million in NIL From SEC School

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, now-Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg had options in front of him. The UAB transfer could have either played one final season of college basketball, or departed the college game for the NBA Draft and be selected as a second round pick at worst.

Dusty May News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 16

Dusty May Challenges Michigan Bench After L. J. Cason Injury Ahead of NCAA Tournament

The Wolverines are coming off of a disappointing finish to the Big Ten Tournament. After winning the regular season by four games, Michigan took one on the chin against Purdue in the tournament finale on Sunday.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 16

The Three Players Who Will Decide the Michigan Wolverines March Madness Run

After dropping just its third game of the season yesterday to Purdue in the Big Ten Championship game, the Michigan Wolverines are now gearing up for the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 16

4 Burning Questions for Michigan Football This Spring

The NCAA Tournament is here, but spring football is also about to begin for Michigan. The Wolverines' new head coach, Kyle Whittingham, is set to speak to the media on Tuesday and the Maize and Blue will begin practicing as a team.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 16

Michigan Wolverines March Madness History: Record, Final Four Appearances, Best Highlights

The Michigan Wolverines captured a No. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament after winning the Big Ten regular season and finishing second in the Big Ten Tournament, losing to Purdue on Sunday.

Dusty May News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 16

Dusty May's NCAA All-Time Tournament Record and Best Finish

After being an Assistant Head Coach at the University of Florida under Mike White, Dusty May took over the Head Coaching job at Florida Atlantic in 2018.

Michigan Wolverines News / Inside The Rink / March 14

NCAA Game Recap: Michigan Advances to Big Ten Title Game Behind Schifsky’s Two-Goals

The Michigan Wolverines faced the Penn State Nittany Lions tonight in the semifinals of the Big Ten college hockey tournament. The Wolverines went 2-1-1 against Penn State in the regular season, averaging 4.8 goals per game while allowing three goals per game.

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