Stories by Everett Cook
Michigan basketball's new problem
- Adam Glanzman/Daily
BY EVERETT COOK
But then comes April, one of the worst months of the college basketball year, where a wash of talented players from powerhouse programs forego remaining years of eligibility to enter the NBA Draft.
2013 Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament
Everett Cook: Hello, Mitch McGary
- Adam Glanzman/Daily
BY EVERETT COOK
In Michigan’s 78-53 win over VCU on Saturday, the Wolverines needed the man who has been backing up junior forward Jordan Morgan most of the year. They needed their behemoth, their human lightning rod, the man known more for his energy and crowd-pleasing antics than his actual play. They needed freshman forward Mitch McGary.
Burke looks to bounce back as Michigan advances to face VCU and 'Havoc' defense
- Adam Glanzman/Daily
BY EVERETT COOK
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — With 11 minutes left in the Michigan men’s basketball team’s 71-56 victory over South Dakota State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, it looked like the Wolverines were in trouble. Michigan’s star, its backbone and floor general, sophomore point guard Trey Burke, had fallen hard to the floor, landing sharply on the hardwood.
Raising Trey
- Todd Needle/Daily
BY EVERETT COOK
COLUMBUS — Benji Burke peeks over his menu, trying to order his dinner and watch the television at the same time. There’s a waitress next to him, leaning in while waiting to take his order.
Michigan falls in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament to Wisconsin
- Todd Needle/Daily
BY EVERETT COOK
CHICAGO — This game, unlike the last time the Michigan and Wisconsin men’s basketball teams met, didn’t have heroics. It didn’t have a last-second buzzer beater or a photo finish.
After defeating Penn State, Michigan to take on Wisconsin in Big Ten quarterfinals
- Todd Needle/Daily
BY EVERETT COOK
CHICAGO — The roles this weekend would have been reversed, if not for a prayer of a shot attempt.
Everett Cook: The dichotomy of Michigan's senior day
BY EVERETT COOK
This was all normal. Senior days happen at every program in the country. The weird part was that the seniors’ moment, sentiment and applause ended as soon as the game started.
Michigan holds off Purdue, controls destiny for Big Ten title
- Adam Glanzman/Daily
BY EVERETT COOK
WEST LAFAYETTE — The plan is simple now for the Michigan men’s basketball team. Win at home on Sunday against No. 2 Indiana, and get a share of the Big Ten title.
Everett Cook: Burke's gamble pays off
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
BY EVERETT COOK
All game long, Burke had been letting Appling move the ball from his left hand to his right hand while spinning away from Michigan’s sophomore point guard, even though it created an opportunity for a steal.
Michigan escapes slow first half to beat Illinois 71-58
- Adam Glanzman/Daily
BY EVERETT COOK
Even after having an entire week off from practice, it still took the Michigan basketball team more than 23 minutes of game time to get going against Illinois on Sunday in a 71-58 victory.
