Category Archives: NCAA Basketball

John Beilein one win from 800 as new season begins

The 2018-19 college basketball season begins Tuesday, and Michigan opens with Norfolk State. Michigan head coach John Beilein’s next win will be his 800th as a college coach.

Here’s a look back at Beilein’s career:

https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/11/c6f33399bb4722/michigan-coach-john-beilein-an.html#incart_river_index

And a preview of what to expect from the Wolverines this season:

https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2018/11/michigan_basketball_has_the_pi.html

Jordan Poole

If you know of Michigan basketball player Jordan Poole, it’s probably because he hit a game-winning shot in the NCAA Tournament. Poole begins his sophomore season ready for an encore.

https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2018/10/quitting_social_media_jordan_p.html#incart_river_index

Michigan’s defense dominates Michigan State

Here’s my story for MLive from East Lansing, where there was poor sportsmanship before the game and a dominant defensive performance during it.

https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2018/10/michigans_lights-out_defense_m.html