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Site Update and News Roundup: Premium Buckets Coming Soon

Aug 14, 2026

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Site Update and News Roundup: Premium Buckets Coming Soon

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

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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

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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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2026-27 Michigan Women's Basketball

Jul 1, 2026

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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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Women's Basketball Recruiting

Jun 17, 2026

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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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2026-27 Michigan Women's Basketball

2026-27 Big Ten Schedule Release: A Rough Road

Jun 10, 2026

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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 3, 2026

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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

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The Q Factor

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

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2026 Offseason

Apr 28, 2026

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2026 Offseason Update: Almost Everyone is Back, Plus Courtney Ogden

Michigan loses McKenzie Mathurin, adds an impact grad transfer, and schedules a home-and-home with UConn. Also, a new 2027 commit and more.

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2025-26 Ohio State

Ten Favorite Things About Michigan's Best Season Ever: 5-1

Apr 21, 2026

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Ten Favorite Things About Michigan's Best Season Ever: 5-1

Two incredibly fun players to watch in entirely different ways, a jersey ceremony for an icon, the wildest win ever, and one of the most important games in school history.

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Ten Favorite Things About Michigan's Best Season Ever: 10-6

Apr 14, 2026

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Ten Favorite Things About Michigan's Best Season Ever: 10-6

Kim Barnes Arico coached Michigan to yet another best season in program history. Let's celebrate some of the best things about the 2025-26 Wolverines, including KBA's sideline fashion and an incredible second half in the NCAA Tournament.

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Michigan Wolverines

Apr 7, 2026

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Halfway Home

Michigan men's basketball won a national championship last night, and yes, I'm overjoyed. What will it take for the women's program to match that feat?

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Michigan Wolverines

Apr 1, 2026

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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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Te'Yala Delfosse

Mar 29, 2026

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PUFFS ACTIVATED

The other Michigan sophomores sparked runs of 16-0 and 18-0 to lead the Wolverines to their second-ever Elite Eight. An incredible Texas team awaits.

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2026 NCAA Tournament

Mar 26, 2026

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Sweet Sixteen Preview: Louisville

Michigan faces a high-scoring, well-balanced Louisville squad for an Elite Eight bid.

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You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having

Mar 23, 2026

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You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having

Michigan ran N.C. State off the court in front of a packed Crisler Center crowd, earning the third Sweet Sixteen bid in program history. They've all come under Kim Barnes Arico.

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2025-26 Holy Cross

Michigan Beats Holy Cross, N.C. State Out-Coaches Tennessee

Mar 21, 2026

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Michigan Beats Holy Cross, N.C. State Out-Coaches Tennessee

The Wolverines face the Wolfpack on Sunday afternoon. Will N.C. State be at full strength?

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2025-26 Holy Cross

NCAA Tournament First Weekend Preview: Michigan Got a Two-Seed!

Mar 17, 2026

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NCAA Tournament First Weekend Preview: Michigan Got a Two-Seed!

Previewing Holy Cross and the 7-10 matchup of N.C. State/Tennessee, a look at the region at a whole, plus U-M's tournament history.

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Macy Brown

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Mar 9, 2026

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When It All Goes Wrong Again

After Michigan cruised past Oregon, their Big Ten Tournament ended in the semifinals with another stifling loss to Iowa. Will they drop a seed line in the NCAA Tournament?

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Maryland Recap, Big Ten Awards and Tournament Preview: Olivia Olson is the Truth

Mar 3, 2026

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Maryland Recap, Big Ten Awards and Tournament Preview: Olivia Olson is the Truth

Also: Brooke Quarles Daniels celebrates her own Senior Day in the most appropriate fashion possible.

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Michigan Football

Mar 1, 2026

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Burn It All Down

Michigan's athletic department is implicated in yet another sexual assault scandal. It's long past time for change and it must start at the top.

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2025-26 Ohio State

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Feb 26, 2026

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The Wildest Win Ever

What the absolute hell did I watch last night?

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Te'Yala Delfosse

Feb 23, 2026

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When It All Goes Wrong

Dissecting Michigan's loss to Iowa, why l hate detailed game previews, U-M's postseason outlook, and the upcoming matchup with Ohio State.

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Michigan Wolverines

Feb 20, 2026

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Previewing Iowa: Two-Seeds At Stake

Michigan currently sits as a two-seed in both the Big Ten and NCAA tournament projections. Beating Iowa on Sunday would go a long way towards solidifying both.

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Naz Hillmon

Feb 16, 2026

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Build It and They Will Win

Michigan lifted Naz Hillmon's number to the rafters on Sunday, then showed her just how far the program has come in a blowout of rival Michigan State.

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