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Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 11:02pm
Despite Beilein’s consistent message, Wilson and Wagner taking different paths to the draft
Sophmore forward Moritz Wagner and redshirt forward DJ Wilson both elevated their NBA Draft stock in the NCAA Tournament.

The process Wilson and Wagner will be going through the next couple months is just as new to Beilein as it is to his two players.

Monday, April 10, 2017 - 3:44pm
Wilson, Wagner declare for NBA Draft without agents
Sophomore forward Moritz Wagner and redshirt sophomore forward DJ Wilson announced Monday that they will be entering their names in the NBA Draft without hiring an agent.

A year ago, DJ Wilson and Moritz Wagner were just a couple of bench players on a Michigan team that barely squeezed into the NCAA Tournament field of 68, barely known to anyone paying little attention to the Wolverines. 

Now, fresh off leading Michigan to a Big Ten Tournament championship and Sweet 16 appearance, the pair of forwards have blossomed and now have admirers at basketball’s highest level.

Monday afternoon, Wilson and Wagner both announced their intentions to enter the NBA Draft, but will each do so without hiring an agent.

Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 10:09pm
The thinnest of margins: Where Michigan came up short against Oregon
Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman attempts to catch the rebound against Oregon on Thursday night.

As the Wolverines and the Ducks exchanged the lead five times in the final five minutes, all it could take for either team to emerge with the win was one of something.

Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - 8:26pm
Wagner ready to take the stage, introduce himself to America
Sophomore forward Moritz Wagner is gaining national attention for his play in the NCAA Tournament.

Now in the Sweet 16, Wagner finally has a stage big enough to fit his bursting personality in America.

Sunday, March 19, 2017 - 9:20pm
Brandon Carney: John Beilein 2.0
Michigan coach John Beilein is enjoying an NCAA Tournament run alongside his team.

For this new John Beilein, there’s nothing else to focus on but a title.

Saturday, March 18, 2017 - 7:47pm
Once again, Beilein and Pitino face off in March
Rick Pitino logged his fourth win in five games over John Beilein at the 2013 national championship.

Rick Pitino has always had John Beilein's number. On Sunday, there's a chance that could change.

Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 8:22pm
Michigan’s scout team gets creative simulating for Oklahoma State
Senior Guard Andrew Dakich has taken on multiple roles in Michigan's scout team to prepare the Wolverines for Oklahoma State.

All together, Dakich, Matthews, Watson, Lonergan and the rest of the scout team have helped give Michigan’s starters and role players an accurate simulation of a team they had no knowledge of before this week,

Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 8:55pm
The cost of admission: Michigan students missing out on Wolverines’ postseason run
The Michigan men's basketball team will have less supporters than expected due to rising ticket prices for students as well as fans.

The combination of policy, apathy and price created the perfect storm for an incredibly underwhelming number of ticket requests.

Sunday, March 12, 2017 - 5:02pm
Michigan defeats Wisconsin, claims Big Ten Tournament championship
The basketball team celebrates with their trophy after winning the Big 10 Tournament in Washington, D.C. on Sunday.

The Wolverines have done what looked impossible over a month ago and improbable just four days ago. They’ve won a Big Ten championship.

Saturday, March 11, 2017 - 9:01pm
Brandon Carney: More than a coincidence
Coach Beilein talks to his players during the game against Minnesota at the Verizon Center on Saturday.

If it’s the Wolverines who walk off the Verizon Center floor with the trophy, just remember: it’s more than a coincidence that Beilein had the chance to make sure history didn’t repeat itself twice.