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.
2019 SeasonAll times ET
2019 Schedule
30-7, 3rd in Big Ten
- 11/6W 63-44
- 11/10W 56-37
- 11/148W 73-46
- 11/17W 84-61
- 11/18W 66-47
- 11/23W 83-55
- 11/2811W 84-67
- 12/119W 76-57
- 12/4W 62-60
- 12/8W 89-78
- 12/15W 70-62
- 12/22W 71-50
- 12/30W 74-52
- 1/3W 68-55
- 1/621W 74-63
- 1/10W 79-69
- 1/13W 80-60
- 1/19L 64-54
- 1/22W 59-57
- 1/25W 69-46
- 1/29W 65-49
- 2/1L 74-59
- 2/5W 77-65
- 2/919W 61-52
- 2/12L 75-69
- 2/1624W 65-52
- 2/21W 69-60
- 2/2410L 77-70
- 2/28W 82-53
- 3/317W 69-62
- 3/99L 75-63
- 3/15W 74-53
- 3/16W 76-49
- 3/176L 65-60
- 3/2115W 74-55
- 3/2310W 64-49
- 3/283L 63-44
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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 sheds tears of joy upon introduction (2:08)
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.
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
Juwan Howard, a member of the Fab Five Michigan teams that had their Final Four wins expunged due to NCAA violations, said he and his new bosses will revisit hanging those banners at the Crisler Center at some point in the future.
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
Juwan Howard is back at Michigan, this time as the Wolverines' new head coach. Assistant Saddi Washington and strength coach Jon Sanderson are here with him. They will both remain on staff. Howard has a couple holes to fill that have yet to be announced. Athletic director Warde Manuel says Michigan looked at many candidates but chose Howard because his "lifetime success" in basketball will allow him to connect to players and recruits.
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.
Jalen: Howard will bring the Fab Five back together (0:42)
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.
Williams: Howard is the best fit for Michigan (1:32)
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.
Wilbon: Howard has earned the chance to coach Michigan (1:29)
Will Howard be successful as Michigan's coach? (1:20)
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.
This Just In
Michigan is in talks with Miami Heat assistant and former Wolverines star Juwan Howard to become its next head coach, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello. There is no deal finalized at this point, 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.
Rose: Howard a 'no brainer' as Michigan's next head coach (2:01)
Beilein on joining Cavs: 'I saw an opportunity there' (0:51)
Michigan commit Wilson reopens recruitment
ESPN 100 senior Jalen Wilson has requested a release from Michigan and plans to reopen his recruitment.
Stephen A. doesn't give a damn about the Cavs' Beilein hire (1:07)
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 |
Top Performers 2018-19
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game69.9
Rebounds Per Game35.3
Assists Per Game13.8
Points Allowed58.12nd
2019 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 8 | 11 |
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bajema | SF | Signed | 82 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 7 |
| Tournament Record | 54-26 |
| Championship Seasons | 1989 |
| Tournament Appearances | 27 |