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Michigan picked 2nd in “official unofficial” Big Ten poll (and a breakdown of my ballot) | UM Hoops.com

Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 13h

Here's a visual of the Big Ten preseason poll.

Middle of the league is pretty cloudy, to say the least.

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 13h

Michigan picked 2nd in “official unofficial” Big Ten poll (and a breakdown of my ballot) umhoops.com/2025/10/08/m...

The official unofficial Big Ten poll of conference media members was released today, and Michigan was picked to finish 2nd in the conference. Purdue was picked to win the league with 25 of 28 first-pl...

Game times, television designations announced for 2025-26 schedule | UM Hoops.com

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 1d

Yep. TCU game on ESPN2 but obviously no more Big Ten contract with ESPN.

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 1d

Peacock games aren't "less" than any network, NBC/Peacock is a major partner and that's just one of the key windows in the schedule.

That night is U-M/Purdue and UCLA/MSU doubleheader on Peacock.

It's not like an overflow slot or anything.

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 1d

I will never complain about a 6:30 tip!

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 1d

Game times, television designations announced for 2025-26 schedule - umhoops.com/2025/10/07/g...

Michigan and the Big Ten announced the conference and non-conference television schedule today. As the Big Ten has expanded, the television setup has become increasingly complex, with games broadcast ...

Yaxel Lendeborg named to 2025-26 Preseason All-Big Ten Team | UM Hoops.com

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 1d

Yaxel Lendeborg named to 2025-26 Preseason All-Big Ten Team umhoops.com/2025/10/07/y...

Michigan graduate transfer Yaxel Lendeborg was named to the ten-man Preseason All-Big Ten Team today. The Lendeborg is one of the top-rated transfers in the country and averaged 17.7 points, 11.4 rebo...

Seven thoughts on Michigan after an early practice look | UM Hoops.com

Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 2d

Looks like @kenpom.com's HUMAN poll is out. Michigan is ranked 8th, second-best team in the Big Ten.

kenpom.com/human_poll.p...

H.U.M.A.N Poll Results

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 2d

Seven thoughts on Michigan after an early practice look - umhoops.com/2025/10/06/s...

Michigan opened the doors to practice last week for Media Day, providing a sneak peek at the new-look roster. We’ve shared plenty of takeaways from Media Day, but here are some leftover thoughts, musi...

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 5d

The only choice.

Michigan to honor Trey Burke, raise No. 3 jersey to rafters against Ohio State | UM Hoops.com

Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 5d

Michigan to honor Trey Burke, raise No. 3 jersey to rafters against Ohio State - umhoops.com/2025/10/03/m...

It’s finally official: Michigan is raising Trey Burke’s No. 3 jersey into the Crisler Center rafters. The Wolverines will honor Trey Burke on January 23rd when they host Ohio State at the Crisler Cent...

L.J. Cason primed for sophomore leap at both guard spots | UM Hoops.com

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 6d

L.J. Cason primed for sophomore leap at both guard spots umhoops.com/2025/10/02/l...

A common conversation in college basketball is the jump from year one to year two. The only returning freshman for the Michigan men’s basketball team from last season that could fit that stereotype is...

Four-star guard Joseph Hartman commits to Michigan | UM Hoops.com

Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 7d

Four-star guard Joseph Hartman commits to Michigan - umhoops.com/2025/10/01/f...

Four-star guard Joseph Hartman is headed to Michigan, he announced today. Hartman is a 6-foot-5 guard from Gainesville, Florida, who chose Michigan over Minnesota, Iowa, Dayton, and Butler. Hartman is...

Roddy Gayle Jr. stepping into leadership, point guard duties for Michigan | UM Hoops.com

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 7d

Roddy Gayle Jr. stepping into leadership, point guard duties for Michigan umhoops.com/2025/10/01/r...

Over the course of the regular season, senior guard Roddy Gayle Jr. shot 19.7% from beyond the arc. And during conference play, 8.8% from range. But in the postseason, during both the Big Ten and NCAA...

Five takeaways from Michigan Media Day 2025-26 | UM Hoops.com

Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 8d

Five takeaways from Michigan Media Day 2025-26 - umhoops.com/2025/09/30/f...

One week into preseason practice, Michigan provided a first look at the 2025-26 roster on Tuesday afternoon for its media day. The Wolverines discussed their early progress, addressed expectations, an...

Lobs and chemistry: How Elliot Cadeau will help unlock Michigan's big men | UM Hoops.com

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 8d

Lobs and chemistry: How Elliot Cadeau will help unlock Michigan’s big men - umhoops.com/2025/09/30/l...

After losing his two big men — Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf — Michigan coach Dusty May wasted no time reloading through the portal. For the second consecutive year, the Wolverines will undoubtedly be le...

Video: Inside Michigan's 2025-26 Media Day Practice | UM Hoops.com

Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 8d

Video: Inside Michigan’s 2025-26 Media Day Practice - umhoops.com/2025/09/30/v...

Dusty May and his staff opened the doors to practice on Tuesday to provide an early look at the Wolverines for 2025-26 Media Day. Here’s a look inside the practice, including some five-on-five action,...

Dusty May sees early progress on turnovers, three-point shooting | UM Hoops.com

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 8d

Dusty May sees early progress on turnovers, three-point shooting umhoops.com/2025/09/30/d...

Ten minutes after each practice, Dusty May is handed a stat sheet. Given last year, there are two stats that his eyes are immediately drawn to. “The first thing I look at is assist-to-turnover ratio,”...

Video: Elliot Cadeau, Roddy Gayle Jr. and Aday Mara at Michigan Media Day 2025-26 | UM Hoops.com

Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 8d

Video: Elliot Cadeau, Roddy Gayle Jr. and Aday Mara at Michigan Media Day 2025-26 - umhoops.com/2025/09/30/v...

Elliot Cadeau, Roddy Gayle Jr. and Aday Mara met with the media after practice on Tuesday for Michigan’s Media Day.

Video: Trey McKenney, Winters Grady, Malick Kordel and Oscar Goodman at Michigan Media Day | UM Hoops.com

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 8d

Video: Trey McKenney, Winters Grady, Malick Kordel and Oscar Goodman at Michigan Media Day - umhoops.com/2025/09/30/v...

Trey McKenney, Winters Grady, Malick Kordel and Oscar Goodman met with the media on Tuesday at Michigan’s Media Day to dicsuss how their transition to Ann Arbor has gone.

Video: Yaxel Lendeborg, LJ Cason and Will Tschetter at Michigan Media Day | UM Hoops.com

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 8d

Video: Yaxel Lendeborg, LJ Cason and Will Tschetter at Michigan Media Day - umhoops.com/2025/09/30/v...

Yaxel Lendeborg, LJ Cason and Will Tschetter discussed Michigan’s offseason and didn’t shy away from expectations at Media Day on Tuesday afternoon in Ann Arbor.

Video: Dusty May previews 2025-26 season at Michigan Media Day | UM Hoops.com

Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 8d

Video: Dusty May previews 2025-26 season at Michigan Media Day - umhoops.com/2025/09/30/v...

Dusty May addressed the media on Tuesday afternoon to preview Michigan’s 2025-26 season at the team’s annual media day. The Wolverine head coach discussed the roster, early practices and more.

Michigan to host Cincinnati in exhibition opener | UM Hoops.com

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Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 9d

Michigan to host Cincinnati in exhibition opener - umhoops.com/2025/09/29/m...

Michigan will host Cincinnati in a preseason exhibition game on October 17th at the Crisler Center. Tip is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. with television broadcast details to be determined later. The Wolveri...

Five thoughts on Michigan's roster outlook after recent commits | UM Hoops.com

Dylan Burkhardt @umhoops.com · 13d

Five thoughts on Michigan’s roster outlook after recent commits umhoops.com/2025/09/25/f...

Michigan landed its second commitment in the last ten days on Wednesday night when Malachi Brown committed to the Wolverines. Quinn Costello had been one of the top targets on Michigan’s board for the...