Ignas Brazdeikis
FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) attempts to drive past the defense of Clemson forward Elijah Thomas (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky. The return of forwards Jordan Nwora and Steven Enoch could make the Cardinals a top-10 team heading into next season. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Winners and losers of the NBA's draft withdrawal deadline

By John Marshall May. 30, 2019 04:18 PM EDT
Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and RJ Barrett all remained in the NBA draft through the

Florida State forward Mfiondu Kabengele, top, blocks a shot by Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Regional semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/30/2019

Mar. 28, 2019 07:22 PM EDT

Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) shoots over Oregon's Kenny Wooten (14) during the first half of a men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional semifinal game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NCAA Latest: Jerome helps Virginia outlast Oregon 53-49

By The Associated Press Mar. 28, 2019 04:53 PM EDT
The Latest on the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Gonzaga plays Florida State in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Hollywood sequel: Zags, FSU, Michigan back in SoCal

By Eddie Pells Mar. 27, 2019 05:41 PM EDT
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — From the palm trees outside to the big men inside, the Western

Florida center Kevarrius Hayes walks off the court after a second round men's college basketball game against Michigan in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa. Michigan won 64-49. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan returning to Sweet 16 after toppling Florida 64-49

By Eric Olson Mar. 23, 2019 07:57 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Michigan's biggest concern against Florida was facing the

Kentucky's Tyler Herro, left, looks to pass as he is guarded by Wofford's Fletcher Magee (3) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 23, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
NCAA Latest: Auburn trounces Kansas to reach Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2019 12:19 PM EDT
The Latest on the second round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) dunks between Fairleigh Dickinson's Elyjah Williams (21) and Kaleb Bishop (12) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Healthy Killian Tillie makes Gonzaga tough to defend

By John Marshall Mar. 22, 2019 07:48 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie returned from a foot injury in

Michigan's Charles Matthews, front. keeps the ball in play in front of Montana's Sayeed Pridgett during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Matthews' double-double leads Michigan past Grizzlies, 74-55

By Eric Olson Mar. 22, 2019 12:47 AM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Michigan coach John Beilein didn't need to worry after all.

Michigan coach John Beilein, right, talks to Zavier Simpson, left,during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game against Montana in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Matthews' double-double leads Michigan past Grizzlies, 74-55

By Eric Olson Mar. 22, 2019 12:38 AM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Charles Matthews had 22 points and 10 rebounds in his best

Michigan's Charles Matthews, front. keeps the ball in play in front of Montana's Sayeed Pridgett during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Matthews' double-double leads Michigan past Grizzlies, 74-53

By Eric Olson Mar. 22, 2019 12:10 AM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Charles Matthews had 22 points and 10 rebounds in his best

Baylor guard Makai Mason, left, and guard Jared Butler (12) celebrate the team's win against Syracuse in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
NCAA Latest: Day 1 of tournament in the books

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2019 12:14 PM EDT
The Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Simpson directs No. 10 Michigan to 74-53 win over Iowa

By Jay Cohen Mar. 15, 2019 11:40 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Zavier Simpson was pretty much perfect, and everything fell into place

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2019, file photo, Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) goes to the basket, defended by Minnesota forward Eric Curry (24), in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Brazdeikas was Newcomer of the Year in the Big Ten Conference, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
MSU's Winston, Purdue's Painter win AP's top Big Ten honors

By Eric Olson Mar. 12, 2019 12:07 PM EDT
Michigan State's Cassius Winston is The Associated Press player of the year in the

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, left, meets with Michigan coach John Beilein before an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 9 Michigan St beats No. 7 Michigan 75-63 for B10 title

By Larry Lage Mar. 09, 2019 10:36 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston struggled to make shots for more than a

Michigan State forward Kenny Goins reacts after a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska, Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Wolverines-Spartans winner gets at least share of B10 title

By Eric Olson Mar. 07, 2019 02:34 AM EST
A look at the upcoming weekend around the Big Ten: GAME OF THE WEEKEND:

Michigan forward Isaiah Livers, center, drives between Maryland guards Darryl Morsell, left, and Anthony Cowan Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Brazdeikis carries No. 9 Michigan past No. 17 Maryland 69-62

By David Ginsburg Mar. 03, 2019 06:03 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Playing with intensity and emotion after being cut down to

Michigan's Ignas Brazdeikis, right, lays up as Minnesota's Jordan Murphy looks on in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Poole has 22 points, No. 7 Michigan beats Minnesota 69-60

By Dave Campbell Feb. 21, 2019 09:22 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — If there's a weakness for these Michigan Wolverines to be worried

Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) passes the ball as Penn State guard Josh Reaves (23) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)
Stevens' double-double leads Penn State over No. 6 Michigan

Feb. 12, 2019 11:07 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Lamar Stevens pumped his arms, pointed with two fingers to

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) attempts to block a shot by Michigan guard Jordan Poole (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Brazdeikis scores 23 to lead No. 17 Michigan over Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Feb. 05, 2019 10:10 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Coming off their worst game of the season, No. 7 Michigan did

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon, left, fights for a loose ball with Michigan guard Zavier Simpson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa stuns No. 5 Michigan 74-59

By Luke Meredith Feb. 01, 2019 09:14 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Michigan's Colin Castleton squared up for a meaningless 3