ACC, Big East, Pac-12 place four each in Way-Too-Early Top 25
Three leagues make up roughly half of our updated Top 25 representation, including the resurgent Pac-12.
2020 SeasonAll times ET
2020 Schedule
3rd in Big Ten
- 11/5
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- 12/6
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- 1/9
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- 1/22
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- 1/28
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- 2/12
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- 2/22h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/27
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- 3/5h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 3/8
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Jalen Rose on the legacy of the Fab Five
In the final episode of our 10th anniversary series, Jody Avirgan talks with Jalen Rose and David Jacoby (aka Jalen & Jacoby) about 'The Fab Five,' and the legacy it left on college basketball. 'The Fab Five' and the entire 30 for 30 film archive is available exclusively on our streaming service ESPN+: es.pn/2shPit7
The biggest challenge for every new coach in college basketball
With the coaching carousel finally at rest (we think), here's the toughest task for each of the 59 new Division I bosses.
Michigan adds Jay Smith to Howard's staff
Michigan has hired Jay Smith to be on Juwan Howard's basketball staff as director of player personnel and development.
Your guide to 13 early-season college basketball tournaments
The fields for 13 early-season college basketball tournaments were announced Thursday. Here's your handy guide to all 13 ESPN-aired events.
Florida makes big move in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
Florida and Kansas added key transfers, helping them ascend in our early stacking of the 2019-20 college hoops pecking order.
Oregon up, Arizona down in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
The shifting sands of the Pac-12's preseason pecking order are a prominent feature of the latest Way-Too-Early Top 25.
Michigan lands guard Wagner, brother of Mo
German guard Franz Wagner, the younger brother of former Michigan forward Moritz Wagner, has signed to play for the Wolverines in 2019-20.
Kansas up, Michigan down in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
NBA draft decisions and some critical prospect commitments have altered our emerging snapshot of the 2019-20 college hoops season.
Phil Martelli joins Howard's Michigan staff
Martelli spent 34 years with Saint Joseph's before being fired in March.
Howard: Relationship with the Fab Five is 'coming back' (1:57)
Howard wants to unite Wolverines, Fab Five
New Michigan coach Juwan Howard, who helped lead the Wolverines to the national title game in 1992 and 1993, hopes to mend ties between his famed Fab Five teammates and the program.
Howard sheds tears of joy upon introduction (2:08)
Jalen: Howard will bring the Fab Five back together (0:42)
Rose: Howard hiring heals Fab Five wounds
Former Fab Five member and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose said that the hiring of Juwan Howard at Michigan resolves ongoing tensions between the former teammates and with the school.
Williams: Howard is the best fit for Michigan (1:32)
Wilbon: Howard has earned the chance to coach Michigan (1:29)
Juwan Howard joins list of stars who returned to coach team
Juwan Howard is far from the only prominent ex-player to take over as coach of his former team. Here's a list of notables across sports.
Will Howard be successful as Michigan's coach? (1:20)
Howard returns to Michigan as new hoops coach
Michigan has found its replacement for John Beilein, agreeing to a five-year deal with former Wolverines star Juwan Howard.
Sources: Howard in talks to be Michigan coach
Juwan Howard is in talks with Michigan to become the next head coach at his alma mater, sources told ESPN.
Michigan top scorer Brazdeikis to stay in draft
Ignas Brazdeikis, who led Michigan with 14.8 points per game as a freshman last season, will remain in the NBA draft, the school announced Tuesday.
Cooley stays with Friars after meeting with U-M
Ed Cooley, who interviewed for the coaching vacancy at Michigan, will instead remain with Providence. He has led the Friars to the NCAA tournament in five of his eight seasons.
Sources: U-M interviewing Cooley, Juwan Howard
Providence head coach Ed Cooley and Miami Heat assistant Juwan Howard are expected to interview for the vacant Michigan job.
2018-19 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 16-4 | - | 32-7 |
| Purdue | 16-4 | - | 26-10 |
| Michigan | 15-5 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Wisconsin | 14-6 | 2 | 23-11 |
| Maryland | 13-7 | 3 | 23-11 |
| Iowa | 10-10 | 6 | 23-12 |
| Minnesota | 9-11 | 7 | 22-14 |
| Ohio State | 8-12 | 8 | 20-15 |
| Indiana | 8-12 | 8 | 19-16 |
| Rutgers | 7-13 | 9 | 14-17 |
| Penn State | 7-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Illinois | 7-13 | 9 | 12-21 |
| Nebraska | 6-14 | 10 | 19-17 |
| Northwestern | 4-16 | 12 | 13-19 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game69.9286th
Rebounds Per Game35.3225th
Assists Per Game13.8191st
Points Allowed58.12nd
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeb Jackson | SG | Committed | 82 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 7 |
| Tournament Record | 54-26 |
| Championship Seasons | 1989 |
| Tournament Appearances | 27 |