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Aug 14, 2026

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A new way to support this newsletter and access expanded coverage is around the corner. Also: Michigan lied about the athletic department investigation, Swords and Holloway take on UCLA with Team Canada.

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Sherrone Moore

Jul 29, 2026

Warde Manuel Is Out, Eventually

The University of Michigan, a public institution, will not release details of the investigation regarding the athletic department and the Sherrone Moore scandal.

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2026-27 Michigan Women's Basketball

Jul 13, 2026

Fresh Faces: Courtney Ogden

The Stanford grad transfer and former five-star recruit is a versatile scoring threat who should be an ideal fit with U-M's returning stars.

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News Roundup: Maskless MVP Syla Swords, BQD to South Carolina

2026-27 Michigan Women's Basketball

Sep 1, 2026

News Roundup: Maskless MVP Syla Swords, BQD to South Carolina

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Sherrone Moore

Jul 29, 2026

Warde Manuel Is Out, Eventually

The University of Michigan, a public institution, will not release details of the investigation regarding the athletic department and the Sherrone Moore scandal.

Ace Anbender

2026-27 Michigan Women's Basketball

Jul 13, 2026

Fresh Faces: Courtney Ogden

The Stanford grad transfer and former five-star recruit is a versatile scoring threat who should be an ideal fit with U-M's returning stars.

Ace Anbender

2026-27 Michigan Women's Basketball

Jul 1, 2026

Fresh Faces: Dallas Loughridge

Just when you thought the roster was settled, Michigan picks up an Australian point guard with the potential to make a huge, instant impact.

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2026-27 Big Ten Schedule Release: A Rough Road

2026-27 Michigan Women's Basketball

Jun 10, 2026

2026-27 Big Ten Schedule Release: A Rough Road

Breaking down Michigan's tough 2026-27 Big Ten slate. Also: new assistant coach hired, five-star recruits down the road?

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Women's Basketball Recruiting

Jun 17, 2026

Fresh Faces: Devin Cosgriff

The guard from California could be a valuable reserve from the get-go for a Michigan squad in need of backcourt depth.

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Women's Basketball Recruiting

Jun 3, 2026

Fresh Faces: Fope Ayo

Kim Barnes Arico's top 2026 signee will fill a huge need for Michigan at center. How soon can Fope Ayo make an impact?

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Brooke Quarles Daniels

May 7, 2026

The Q Factor

Brooke Quarles Daniels became a Michigan program legend in the toughest way possible.

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Michigan Wolverines

Apr 1, 2026

The Ride of a Lifetime

The latest, greatest season in Michigan women's basketball history meant a little extra this year.

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News Roundup: Maskless MVP Syla Swords, BQD to South Carolina

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Aug 14, 2026

Site Update and News Roundup: Premium Buckets Coming Soon

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Sherrone Moore

Jul 29, 2026

Warde Manuel Is Out, Eventually

The University of Michigan, a public institution, will not release details of the investigation regarding the athletic department and the Sherrone Moore scandal.

Ace Anbender

2026-27 Michigan Women's Basketball

Jul 13, 2026

Fresh Faces: Courtney Ogden

The Stanford grad transfer and former five-star recruit is a versatile scoring threat who should be an ideal fit with U-M's returning stars.

Ace Anbender

2026-27 Michigan Women's Basketball

Jul 1, 2026

Fresh Faces: Dallas Loughridge

Just when you thought the roster was settled, Michigan picks up an Australian point guard with the potential to make a huge, instant impact.

Ace Anbender

Women's Basketball Recruiting

Jun 17, 2026

Fresh Faces: Devin Cosgriff

The guard from California could be a valuable reserve from the get-go for a Michigan squad in need of backcourt depth.

Ace Anbender

2026-27 Michigan Women's Basketball

Jun 10, 2026

2026-27 Big Ten Schedule Release: A Rough Road

Breaking down Michigan's tough 2026-27 Big Ten slate. Also: new assistant coach hired, five-star recruits down the road?

Ace Anbender

Women's Basketball Recruiting

Jun 3, 2026

Fresh Faces: Fope Ayo

Kim Barnes Arico's top 2026 signee will fill a huge need for Michigan at center. How soon can Fope Ayo make an impact?

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Site Update and News Roundup: Premium Buckets Coming Soon

Warde Manuel Is Out, Eventually

Fresh Faces: Courtney Ogden

News Roundup: Maskless MVP Syla Swords, BQD to South Carolina

Get your Michigan WBB fix

Warde Manuel Is Out, Eventually

Fresh Faces: Courtney Ogden

Fresh Faces: Dallas Loughridge

Featured

2026-27 Big Ten Schedule Release: A Rough Road

Fresh Faces: Devin Cosgriff

Fresh Faces: Fope Ayo

The Q Factor

The Ride of a Lifetime

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News Roundup: Maskless MVP Syla Swords, BQD to South Carolina

Site Update and News Roundup: Premium Buckets Coming Soon

Warde Manuel Is Out, Eventually

Fresh Faces: Courtney Ogden

Fresh Faces: Dallas Loughridge

Fresh Faces: Devin Cosgriff

2026-27 Big Ten Schedule Release: A Rough Road

Fresh Faces: Fope Ayo

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