Breaking down the Class 3A state finals A look at the favorite, sleeper, key players and more. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 9, 2023
Bob Wojnowski: At tourney time, will real Wolverines and Spartans reveal themselves? Michigan is down and desperate. Michigan State is dangerous and defiant. Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023
Previewing the IHSA basketball state finals: Downers Grove North emerges in 4A, Simeon favorites in 3A All of a sudden Downers Grove North has transitioned from a rather ignored, mid-teens ranked team to the talk of the state. The next stop is Champaign. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023
Big Ten tournament is Purdue’s to lose — and don’t be surprised when that happens Snip or slip? Here are the chances of each team, in order of seeding, to cut down the nets at the United Center. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 7, 2023
Maryland men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard built a team that ‘keeps fighting.’ His trust is the driving force. Forty-eight hours after Maryland men’s basketball suffered one of its worst losses in program history, an 81-46 drubbing at Michigan on New Year’s Day, coach Kevin Willard swiftly walked around the court inside Xfinity Center with a fierce look in his eyes. Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023
Simeon handles Hillcrest, eyes coach Robert Smith’s seventh state title The No. 1 Wolverines cruised past No. 4 Hillcrest 67-46 Monday in a Class 3A supersectional at UIC’s Credit Union 1 Arena. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 7, 2023
Michigan goes cold late, suffers 75-73 OT loss to Indiana in regular season finale BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The first time Michigan crossed paths with Indiana, it resulted in a gut-wrenching loss. Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2023
MSU-UM matchup in Big Ten Tournament appears likely entering final day of regular season If the favorites take care of business on Sunday, there's a very strong chance Michigan and Michigan State will play for a third time this year USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 5, 2023
2023 Chicago Sun-Times All-Area basketball team The 20 best players in the Chicago area for the 2022-23 high school basketball season. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023
Ohio State women’s basketball vs. Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament: How to watch, stream the game Here's how to root the Lady Bucks on to a third win over Michigan this season. #GoBucks USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 3, 2023
Illinois holds off Michigan in double overtime Matthew Mayer opened the second overtime with a three-pointer and a layup and the Illini never trailed again. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023
Michigan rallies in regulation, stumbles late in 91-87 double-OT loss to Illinois CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Of all the Big Ten teams, there’s one hurdle Michigan coach Juwan Howard hasn’t been able to clear: Illinois. Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023
The Tourney Bubble Teams and What They Need to Do to Join the Madness Each game between now and Selection Sunday on March 12 means that much more for these programs. Sports Illustrated · Mar 2, 2023
Big Ten Power Rankings: What to make of MSU after win over IU, loss at Iowa See where Michigan State lands in our latest batch of Big Ten basketball power rankings USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2023 Phil Steele predicts preseason AP college football top 10. Where is Ohio State? Phil Steele is one of the best in the business and has a knack for predicting the AP Top 25. Here's what he says about next year. #GoBucks
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 20, 2023 Previewing the Class 3A state tournament Both defending champ Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin and last year’s runner-up, Metamora, are legit title contenders again.
Tribune News Service · Feb 20, 2023 John Niyo: Freshmen give Michigan basketball hope for next season — and maybe sooner ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Dug McDaniel got things started for Michigan on Saturday night.
Tribune News Service · Feb 19, 2023 Michigan closes strong to win emotional contest over Michigan State ANN ARBOR, Mich. — This wasn’t a typical Michigan-Michigan State basketball game.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 19, 2023 Michigan Honors Michigan State Students Killed in Shootings The Wolverines honored their in-state rival with a series of special moments ahead of Saturday’s game.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023 Michigan State basketball at Michigan: Stream, broadcast info, three things to watch, prediction MSU basketball faces rival Michigan on Saturday-- here's what you need to know for this matchup between the Spartans and Wolverines
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 15, 2023 WATCH: Justin Fields dishes back and forth with Rich Eisen on Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry This is one of the many reasons why Buckeye Nation will always root for Justin Fields. #GoBucks
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 12, 2023 Robert Smith goes out on top: Simeon beats Kenwood in OT to win the city title As it has so often since he took over the Simeon program in 2004, history turned Robert Smith’s way. His team buckled down defensively in overtime, not allowing Kenwood a field goal.
Tribune News Service · Feb 12, 2023 Michigan stumbles down stretch, loses to Indiana ANN ARBOR, Mich. — All season long, the Wolverines haven’t been able to finish strong and get over the hump in tight games against marquee opponents.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 10, 2023 Kenwood vs. Simeon for the city title: ‘We want to send Rob out too’ Simeon wants to send retiring coach Robert Smith out with a city championship. Kenwood coach Mike Irvin smiled and agreed.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 10, 2023 Weekend Forecast: Previewing and predicting the top games A look at this weekend’s biggest games, from the city championship to several suburban clashes.