Charles Matthews almost didn't return to Michigan, but now he's perhaps the most integral piece of the team.
Aria Gerson
Daily Sports Writer
Men's Basketball
At the Michigan men’s basketball team’s first media availability of the season, John Beilein told reporters that his team needed “two or three” freshmen to work their way into a rotation depleted by graduation and NBA departures. Forwards Ignas Brazdeikis and Brandon Johns came in as highly-touted four-star recruits, widely expected to contribute immediately, but Beilein would only commit to Brazdeikis.
Ignas Brazdeikis is officially listed as a forward. Don’t let that fool you.
At Big Ten Media Day on Thursday, Matthews and Simpson made up the contingent of Michigan players in attendance, fielding 50 straight minutes of questions ranging from the pressing to the mundane.
The Daily spoke with business lawyer Richard Hoeg about the scandal’s possible impact on the University and its athletic department.
With Moe Wagner now gone to the NBA, Teske, who played just three minutes in that game in San Antonio, moves to center stage.
John Beilein nearly didn’t get a stress test. But when he did, the test showed he needed a double-bypass surgery. He underwent a successful procedure on Aug. 6, missing the Michigan men’s basketball team’s trip to Spain as a result.
Following an interview with the Detroit Pistons, Michigan coach John Beilein says no to the NBA and elects to stay at Michigan
The point is that championship games only come around so often. When they do, you should really be a part of the former.
A chance to experience a national championship in men’s basketball only comes around so often. I want to make sure you do this thing right.