2015–16 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2016 Basketball 2015–16 Michigan Wolverines Michigan Wolverines logo.svg 150 A blue block M with maize-colored borders and the word Michigan across the middle. Big Ten Conference Big Ten 23–13 10–8 John Beilein Jeff Meyer LaVall Jordan Bacari Alexander Crisler Center Caris LeVert Spike Albrecht Zak Irvin NCAA tournament First Round 9th The 2015–16 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team played its home games in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the 49th consecutive year at the Crisler Center, which has a capacity of 12,707. The Wolverines were led by ninth-year head coach John Beilein. The team was known as Squad 100 or Team 100, because it was Michigan's 100th season as a basketball program, and 99th consecutive year as a member of the Big Ten Conference. The 2014–15 Wolverines had entered the season coming off the school's winningest two-year stretch in history,http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/033014aae.html Postgame Notes: Kentucky 75, #7 Michigan 72 March 30, 2014 March 30, 2014 CBS Interactive MGoBlue https://web.archive.org/web/20140331082258/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/033014aae.html March 31, 2014 dead but did not reach the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament after losing starters Caris LeVert and Derrick Walton to season-ending injuries in January.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12189097/caris-levert-michigan-wolverines-rest-season-foot-injury Caris LeVert to have foot surgery January 19, 2015 January 18, 2015 ESPN Goodman, Jeffhttp://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24974620/surgery-for-caris-levert-to-sideline-michigan-star-for-rest-of-the-season Surgery for Caris LeVert to sideline Michigan star for rest of the season January 19, 2015 January 18, 2015 CBS Sports Norlander, Matthttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031315aab.html Postgame Notes: Wisconsin 71, Michigan 60 March 18, 2015 March 13, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20150401074906/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031315aab.html April 1, 2015 dead The 2015–16 team followed the first season in five years in which the school did not make the NCAA Tournament.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031614aaa.html Michigan Receives No. 2 Seed, Will Face Wofford in NCAA Opener March 16, 2014 March 16, 2014 MGoBlue.com CBS Interactive March 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140317023334/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031614aaa.html dead In addition to the season-ending injuries for LeVert and Walton in the prior season, the team was coming off an offseason which saw Spike Albrecht and Zak Irvin have surgeries.http://www.scout.com/college/michigan/story/1608105-beilein-talks-team-health-heading-into-season John Beilein talks team health leading into Le Moyne exhibition November 7, 2015 November 5, 2015 Scout.com Henschke, Josh Albrecht retired from the sport in December, although he later changed his mind. Later that month, Levert had an injury that ended his season. He only played in one conference game. He led the team in many statistical categories at the time of his injury and made midseason watchlists for various major national awards. The team won two games in the 2016 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament and one in the play-in game versus Tulsa, also known as the First Four. The Wolverines finished the season 23–13. Following the season, Walton and Irvin were among the All-Big Ten conference honorees. Walton was a third team selection by the coaches and honorable mention selection by the media. Irvin was an honorable mention selection by both. 2015–16 recruits On March 11, 2015, Michigan offered a scholarship to German Euroleague player Moritz "Moe" Wagner, and he committed to Michigan on April 5.http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/03/report_michigan_offers_scholar.html Report: Michigan offers scholarship to German forward Moritz Wagner April 9, 2015 March 11, 2015 MLive.com Quinn, Brendan F.https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12623456/german-forward-moritz-wagner-commits-michigan-wolverines Moritz Wagner commits to Michigan April 9, 2015 April 5, 2015 ESPN Borzello, Jeff Brent Hibbitts accepted a preferred walk-on role with the class of 2015 over scholarships from Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Vermont, Appalachian State and American University.http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/05/michigan_adds_2015_forward_bre.html Michigan adds 2015 forward Brent Hibbitts, who held DI scholarship offers, as preferred walk-on May 12, 2015 May 11, 2015 MLive.com Quinn, Brendan F. no no 2015 Moritz Wagner PF Berlin, Germany Alba Berlin 6 9 May 4, 2015 4 3 Brent Hibbitts F Hudsonville 6 8 November 5, 2015 2015 Michigan 2015 Basketball Commitments 2015 Michigan Basketball Commits ESPN Recruiting Nation Basketball michigan 162 130 April 6, 2015 yes Future recruits 2016–17 On August 7, 2014, Jon Teske, who lived in the Grand Rapids, Michigan suburb Grandville until he was 10 and his family moved to Medina, Ohio, committed to Michigan via Twitter.http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/08/michigan_basketball_lands_comm.html Michigan basketball lands commitment from 2016 3-star center Jon Teske April 23, 2015 August 7, 2014 MLive.com Quinn, Brendan F.http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/08/michigan_jon_teske.html Jon Teske stands to be among John Beilein's tallest recruits, bring new element to Michigan April 23, 2015 August 10, 2014 MLive.com Quinn, Brendan F. On April 16, 2015, Austin Davis of Onsted, Michigan committed to Michigan.http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2015/04/16/michigan-basketball-austin-davis/25910765/ Onsted's Davis thrilled to commit to U-M April 23, 2015 April 17, 2015 Detroit Free Press McCabe, Mickhttp://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/04/michigan_lands_commitment_from.html Michigan lands commitment from 2016 big man Austin Davis April 23, 2015 April 16, 2015 MLive.com Quinn, Brendan F. On May 11, Tyus Battle committed to Michigan.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12866568/tyus-battle-2016-five-star-guard-commits-michigan-wolverines Tyus Battle commits to Michigan May 12, 2015 May 11, 2015 ESPN Borzello, Jeff At the time of Battle's signing, the entire set of scholarships for the class of 2016 seemed to be allocated.http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2015/05/11/michigan-basketball-tyus-battle/27127035/ U-M gets commitment from 5-star guard Tyus Battle May 12, 2015 May 11, 2015 Detroit Free Press Manzullo, Brian and By Perry A. He later chose to leave his scholarship at Michigan and join Syracuse. Farrell On June 19, Battle decommitted from Michigan.https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/13113664/tyus-battle-2016-five-star-guard-decommits-michigan-wolverines Tyus Battle decommits from Michigan June 20, 2015 June 19, 2015 ESPN Borzello, Jeff On July 28, Ibi Watson committed to Michigan from Caris LeVert's alma mater Pickerington High School Central.http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/28/michigan-lands-commitment-from-2016-guard-ibi-watson/ Michigan lands commitment from 2016 guard Ibi Watson July 29, 2015 July 28, 2015 NBC Sports Payne, Terrence On September 9, Zavier Simpson committed to the team. He was ranked as the number 66 player and number 12 point guard by ESPN, number 55 and number 12 by Scout.com and number 87 player and number 44 guard by Rivals.com, making him the number 69 player and 13 point guard by 247Sports.com.https://insider.espn.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post/_/id/14471/scouts-take-espn-100-pg-xavier-simpson-to-michigan Scout's Take: ESPN 100 PG Zavier Simpson to Michigan September 10, 2015 September 9, 2015 ESPN Rankin, Reggiehttp://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/09/xavier_simpson.html Top-100 PG Zavier Simpson commits to Michigan, becomes fourth 2016 pledge September 10, 2015 September 9, 2015 MLive.com Quinn, Brendan F. Davis, Teske, Watson and Simpson all signed their National Letters of Intent on November 11, 2015.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111115aaa.html Michigan Inks Four Recruits During Early Signing Period November 12, 2015 November 11, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 13, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151113214228/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111115aaa.html dead Among the accomplishments of the recruits are Simpson earning the 2015 Ohio Associated Press Division I Player of the Year and Davis earning the 2015 Michigan Associated Press Class B Player of the Year awards as juniors, as well as Simpson's 2014 Ohio Division III state championship.http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/bk/boys/2015/2015AllOhioTeams.pdf 2014–15 Associated Press All-Ohio November 12, 2015 Ohio High School Athletic Associationhttp://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/7175560390012017674/ap-class-b-boys-basketball-all-state-team-announced/ AP Class B boys basketball All-State team announced November 12, 2015 March 27, 2015 MLive.com LaFountain, Laura no no 2016 Austin Davis C Onsted, MI Onsted High School (MI) 6 10 241.3 April 16, 2015 3 3 3 3 Jon Teske C Medina, OH Medina Senior High School (OH) 6 10 220 July 8, 2014 3 4 3 4 Ibi Watson SG Pickerington, OH Pickerington High School Central (OH) 6 4.5 175 July 28, 2015 3 3 3 3 Zavier Simpson PG Lima, OH Lima Senior High School (OH) 5 10.5 160 September 9, 2015 4 4 4 4 2016 Michigan 2016 Basketball Commitments 2016 Michigan Basketball Commits ESPN Recruiting Nation Basketball michigan 162 130 April 6, 2015 yes 2017–18 On October 23, 2015, four-star recruit Jordan Poole became the first commitment for the Class of 2017 after a home gym visit from Beilein and assistant coach Jordan, and multiple Michigan campus visits. Poole had several competing offers, including Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Memphis, Marquette, and Auburn.http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/10/report_4-star_2017_sg_jordan_p.html Report: 4-star 2017 SG Jordan Poole, a Michigan target, to announce Friday October 29, 2015 October 20, 2015 MLive.com Quinn, Brendan F.http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2015/10/23/michigan-basketball-jordan-poole/74486856/ Four-star shooting guard Jordan Poole commits to U-M October 29, 2015 October 23, 2015 Detroit Free-Press Snyder, Markhttp://www.jsonline.com/sports/preps/milwaukee-king-basketball-standout-jordan-poole-commits-to-michigan-b99602315z1-336486491.html Milwaukee King basketball standout Jordan Poole commits to Michigan October 29, 2015 October 23, 2015 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Stewart, Mark no no 2017 Jordan Poole SG Milwaukee, WI Rufus King High School (WI) 6 3.5 180 October 23, 2015 4 4 4 4 2017 Michigan 2017 Basketball Commitments 2017 Michigan Basketball Commits ESPN Recruiting Nation Basketball michigan 162 130 October 29, 2015 yes Departures Max Bielfeldt transferred to Indiana.|thumb|upright Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes Max Bielfeldt 44 F 6'7" 245 4 Senior Peoria, Illinois Graduated with eligibility remaining; transferred to Indiana Austin Hatch 1 30 G 6'6" 215 1 Freshman Fort Wayne, Indiana Ended playing career on medical advice In June 2015, Max Bielfeldt announced that he had decided to use his redshirt year to play for the 2015–16 Indiana Hoosiers after the Hoosiers dismissed two forwards from the team the month before. Bielfeldt had considered several midwest schools; DePaul, Nebraska and Iowa State were his other finalists.http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2015/06/02/max-bielfeldt-transfer-forward-michigan-commits-to-indiana-hoosiers/28380783/ Max Bielfeldt on transfer to IU: 'I know what to expect' October 19, 2015 June 3, 2015 The Indianapolis Star Osterman, Zach Preseason thumb|left|upright|A midseason injury during the 2014–15 Michigan Wolverines' season impacted Caris LeVert's decision to return as a senior. In April 2015, Spike Albrecht had offseason surgery on his right hip to correct for a genetic condition that may also necessitate left hip surgery.http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/08/spike-albrecht-undergoes-hip-surgery-out-4-to-5-months/ Spike Albrecht undergoes hip surgery, out 4-to-5 months April 9, 2015 April 8, 2015 NBC Sports Dauster, Robhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12645633/spike-albrecht-michigan-wolverines-undergoes-hip-surgery-faces-4-5-months-rehab Spike Albrecht undergoes hip surgery, faces 4–5 months of rehab April 9, 2015 April 8, 2015 ESPN Associated Press Following the 2015 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, several pollsters (including ESPN,https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/2015/story/_/id/12623594/kentucky-wildcats-headline-early-top-25-ranking-2015-16-men-college-basketball-season Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2015–16 April 16, 2015 April 7, 2015 ESPN Brennan, Eamonn USA Today,https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2015/04/07/early-2015-16-top-25-college-basketball-kentucky-north-carolina/70758552/ Who belongs in early 2015–16 college basketball top 25? April 16, 2015 April 7, 2015 USA Today Gleeson, Scott and NBC Sportshttp://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/06/2015-2016-college-basketball-way-too-early-preseason-top-25/ 2015–2016 College Basketball Way-Too Early Preseason Top 25 April 16, 2015 April 6, 2015 NBC Sports Dauster, Rob) omitted Michigan from the expected preseason top 25. However, some who immediately projected Caris LeVert to return to Michigan included Michigan in the rankings: CBS Sports (#18)http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25138457/virginia-headlines-ridiculously-early-preseason-top-25-and-one Virginia Cavs headline Ridiculously Early Preseason Top 25 (and one) April 16, 2015 April 6, 2015 CBS Sports Parrish, Gary and Sports Illustrated (#16).https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2015/04/08/virginia-north-carolina-kentucky-top-25-2015-2016 Virginia, UNC, Kentucky lead Way-Too-Early College Basketball Top 25 April 16, 2015 April 8, 2015 Sports Illustrated Davis, Seth Bleacher Report ranked Michigan at 25, noting lower expectations if LeVert declared himself eligible for the 2015 NBA draft.https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2422063-preseason-ncaa-basketball-rankings-2015-16-super-early-top-25-experts-poll Preseason NCAA Basketball Rankings 2015–16: Super-Early Top 25 Experts' Poll April 16, 2015 April 6, 2015 Bleacher Report Moore, C. J. On April 21, LeVert announced that he would return for his senior season.http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2015-04-21/caris-levert-michigan-return-for-senior-season-wolverines Caris LeVert announces return to Michigan for senior season April 21, 2015 April 21, 2015 Sporting News Chiappelli, Kirstie April 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150424010614/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2015-04-21/caris-levert-michigan-return-for-senior-season-wolverines deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12733755/caris-levert-return-michigan-wolverines-senior-season Caris LeVert to return to Michigan for senior season April 21, 2015 April 21, 2015 ESPN Goodman, Jeff That same day, Max Bielfeldt was released from his athletic scholarship with one year of eligibility remaining.http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/04/max_bielfeldt_granted_release.html Max Bielfeldt granted release from Michigan, says odds of returning or walking on 'aren't very high' April 22, 2015 April 21, 2015 MLive.com Quinn, Brendan F. Despite all 13 of its scholarships being committed at the time, Michigan continued to recruit five-star 2015 McDonald's All-American Jaylen Brown and four-star Kenny Williams for the class of 2015.http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/04/caris_levert_fills_final_spot.html Caris LeVert's return fills Wolverines' last roster spot, but Michigan's still recruiting April 22, 2015 April 21, 2015 MLive.com Quinn, Brendan F. A scholarship for one of the potential recruits became available on April 27, when Beilein and rising sophomore Austin Hatch announced that Hatch, who had survived two plane crashes that killed his parents, siblings, and stepmother, would no longer play for the team due to medical issues stemming from injuries he suffered in the second crash. Michigan applied for and received a "medical exemption waiver" from the NCAA for Hatch; the waiver allows a school to keep a student-athlete who has career-ending medical issues on scholarship. Hatch transitioned to being a student assistant coach; as such, he was no longer on the active roster but could otherwise fully participate in the program.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/042715aaa.html Guard Hatch to Alter Status as Member of Wolverine Program CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015 April 29, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150429200111/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/042715aaa.html dead https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12773706/austin-hatch-michigan-wolverines-take-medical-scholarship-retain-full-scholarship Austin Hatch to take medical scholarship, retain full scholarship at Michigan April 28, 2015 April 27, 2015 ESPN O'Neil, Dana However, Brown committed to California on May 1.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12804453/jaylen-brown-commits-cal-golden-bears Jaylen Brown commits to Cal May 2, 2015 May 1, 2015 ESPN Borzello, Jeff Williams committed to North Carolina on May 2.https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2015/05/02/kenny-williams-commits-north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball Four-star SG Kenny Williams commits to North Carolina May 4, 2015 May 2, 2015 Sports Illustrated On September 9, Beilein announced that Zak Irvin would be sidelined for 6–8 weeks, but that he was expected to be available near the beginning of the season.https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2015/09/09/michigan-basketball-zak-irvin-back-procedure Michigan guard Zak Irvin (back procedure) out 6–to-8 weeks September 10, 2015 September 9, 2015 Sports Illustratedhttp://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2015/09/09/back-procedure-to-sideline-michigan-guard-zak-irvin-6-8-weeks/ Back procedure to sideline Michigan guard Zak Irvin 6–8 weeks September 10, 2015 September 9, 2015 NBC Sports Johnson, Raphielle The October 15 Preseason Coaches Poll listed five teams from the 2015–16 Big Ten Conference, while three others, including Michigan, were receiving votes. Michigan had the most votes of teams not included in the top 25.http://sportspolls.usatoday.com/ncaa/basketball-men/polls/coaches-poll/2015/1/ Men's Basketball Coaches Poll October 19, 2015 October 15, 2015 USA Todayhttp://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101915aab.html Preseason USA Today Coaches Poll: Five conference teams ranked among preseason top 25; Maryland checks in at No. 3 November 3, 2015 October 16, 2015 BigTen.org CBS Interactive https://web.archive.org/web/20151024005258/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101915aab.html October 24, 2015 dead mdy-all Two weeks later the preseason AP Poll included six Big Ten Teams with Michigan listed at number 25.http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110215aaa.html Preseason AP Poll Released: Six Big Ten men's basketball teams ranked among preseason top 25 November 3, 2015 November 2, 2015 BigTen.org CBS Interactive https://web.archive.org/web/20151106062202/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110215aaa.html November 6, 2015 dead mdy-all Athlon Sports listed Michigan at 22.http://athlonsports.com/magazines/athlon-sports-2015-16-college-basketball-preseason-top-25 Athlon Sports' 2015–16 College Basketball Preseason Top 25 October 20, 2015 September 7, 2015 Athlon Sports Fox, David Sporting News ranked Michigan at number 18.Sporting News Preseason Top 25 Sporting News 2015–16 Basketball 8–9 DeCourcy Mike Pete Williams NBC Sports listed them at 17.http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2015/11/04/cbts-preseason-top-25-countdown/ CBT's Preseason Top 25 Countdown November 4, 2015 November 4, 2015 NBC Sports Dauser, Rob ESPN's 10-person panel selected ranked Michigan 22.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/13925326/maryland-edges-north-carolina-power-rankings 2015 College Basketball Preview: Maryland edges North Carolina in Power Rankings November 5, 2015 November 5, 2015 ESPN Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook selected Michigan 17.https://247sports.com/Bolt/Blue-Ribbon-releases-their-preseason-college-basketball-top-25-39475288 https://web.archive.org/web/20150918213719/http://247sports.com/Bolt/Blue-Ribbon-releases-their-preseason-college-basketball-top-25-39475288 dead September 18, 2015 Blue Ribbon releases their preseason college basketball top 25 November 11, 2015 September 16, 2015 247Sports.com Bohlin, Michael Sports Illustrated ranked all 351 teams and listed Michigan at 27.https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2015/11/03/every-team-college-basketball-ranked-north-carolina-kentucky-kansas Ranking every team in college hoops from Grambling St. (351) to UNC (1) November 3, 2015 November 3, 2015 Sports Illustrated Hanner, Dan & Luke Winn The United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) ranked Michigan 23.http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/tipoff/tipoff1115.pdf USBWA poll foreshadows tight races November 24, 2015 November 2015 The Tipoff United States Basketball Writers Association 53 1 4 November 25, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151125063820/http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/tipoff/tipoff1115.pdf dead Caris LeVert was named a preseason All-Big Ten selection, for the second straight year.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101415aaa.html LeVert Earns Second Preseason All-Big Ten Team Accolade October 14, 2015 October 14, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20151121082747/https://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101415aaa.html November 21, 2015 dead He was also one of three Big Ten selections to the 20-man Jerry West Award preseason watchlist.http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101315aaa.html Eleven Big Ten Players named to various watch lists October 19, 2015 October 13, 2015 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20170909185734/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101315aaa.html September 9, 2017 dead mdy-all He made the initial 50-man John R. Wooden Award watch list on November 17.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/14153399/ben-simmons-headliner-first-john-r-wooden-watch-list Three each from Kentucky, Indiana on first Wooden watch list November 17, 2015 November 17, 2015 ESPN Brennan, Eamonn On December 2, Levert earned recognition on the 50-man Naismith College Player of the Year watchlisthttp://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2015/12/02/naismith-trophy-early-season-watch-list-released/ Naismith Trophy early season watch list released December 3, 2015 December 2, 2015 NBC Sports Johnson, Raphiellehttp://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120215aac.html Naismith Early Season Watch List: Seven Big Ten standouts from six institutions named to watch list December 3, 2015 December 2, 2015 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20170909190722/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120215aac.html September 9, 2017 dead mdy-all and 33-man Oscar Robertson Trophy watchlists.http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2016/watchlists151202.html USBWA's Unveils Award Watch Lists December 3, 2015 December 2, 2015 United States Basketball Writers Associationhttp://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120215aad.html Oscar Robertson, Wayman Tisdale Watch Lists: Five Big Ten players named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Watch List; Purdue's Caleb Swanigan named to watch list for Wayman Tisdale Award. December 3, 2015 December 2, 2015 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20170909190407/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120215aad.html September 9, 2017 dead mdy-all That same day, Albrecht was named an Allstate Good Works Team nominee.http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120215aab.html Allstate Good Works Team Nominees: Seven Big Ten men's basketball students named nominees, shining a spotlight on standouts who have shown dedication to service in their communities. December 3, 2015 December 2, 2015 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20151208182817/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120215aab.html December 8, 2015 dead mdy-allhttps://www.ncaa.com/news/ncaa/article/2015-12-02/nabc-wbca-and-allstate-announce-good-works-teams-nominees NABC, WBCA and Allstate announce Good Works Teams nominees December 3, 2015 December 2, 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Associationhttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120215aaa.html Albrecht Among Candidates for Allstate NABC Good Works Team December 3, 2015 December 2, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151206082904/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120215aaa.html dead The team hosted its annual media day on October 22.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102215aaa.html Michigan Hosts Media Day at Crisler Center October 28, 2015 October 22, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 29, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151029080650/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102215aaa.html dead The preseason wound down with an open practice on November 2, followed by a "Squad 100 Selfie" promotion hour.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101915aaa.html U-M to Hold Open Practice, Squad 100 Selfie Promotion on Nov. 2 October 27, 2015 October 19, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 29, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151029073948/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101915aaa.html dead The team had an exhibition game against 2015 men Le Moyne Dolphins Le Moyne College Le Moyne on November 6, which pitted head coach Beilein's team against that of his son Patrick Beilein.Michigan's John Beilein wins exhibition against son's Le Moyne team ESPN https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/14070474/john-beilein-michigan-wolverines-wins-exhibition-game-son-patrick-beilein-le-moyne November 6, 2015 November 6, 2015 Two days before the exhibition contest, Michigan extended Beilein's contract through the 2020–21 season.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110415aaa.html Michigan Agrees to Extend Beilein's Contract through 2020–21 November 4, 2015 November 4, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107224514/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110415aaa.html dead Schedule thumb|The coaching staff consisted of head coach John Beilein, Jeff Meyer, Bacari Alexander and LaVall Jordan. The 2015–16 academic year marked 150 years of intercollegiate athletics for the Michigan Wolverines and the 100th season of intercollegiate men's basketball for Michigan Wolverines men's basketball.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111315aaa.html U-M Opens Strong in Second Half to Prevail in '15–16 Lidlifter November 14, 2015 November 13, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20170623001633/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111315aaa.html June 23, 2017 dead Michigan participated in the 2015 Battle 4 Atlantis along with Gonzaga, Syracuse, Texas, Texas A&M, UConn, Washington, and Charlotte. Each of these eight teams travelled to the Bahamas for the three-game tournament from November 25–27, 2015, and each team played one game per day.Michigan to play in 2015 Battle 4 Atlantis UM Hoops.com http://www.umhoops.com/2014/11/28/michigan-play-2015-battle-4-atlantis/ February 21, 2015 November 28, 2014 Michigan played Penn State at the Madison Square Garden on January 30, 2016, as part of "Big Ten Day", a day-night doubleheader featuring a hockey and a basketball matchup between both schools.U-M/Penn State Hockey-Hoops Doubleheader in 2016 Part of B1G Partnership CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120914aad.html February 21, 2015 December 9, 2014 February 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150222010704/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120914aad.html dead Michigan hosted Xavier in the inaugural Gavitt Tipoff Games on November 20, 2015.Wolverines to Host Xavier in Inaugural Gavitt Tipoff Games MGoBlue.com http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/042215aaa.html April 25, 2015 April 22, 2015 April 25, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150425050146/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/042215aaa.html dead As part of a home-and-away with the 2014–15 and 2015–16 SMU teams, Michigan also played SMU in Dallas on December 8, 2015.Jon Rothstein: "SMU will host Michigan on Tuesday 12/8/15 at Moody Coliseum, source told @CBSSports. Return game of home-and-home series." https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/598461611318337536 May 13, 2015 The Wolverines made a trip to NC State for the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, as well.Men's College Basketball: Big Ten/ACC Challenge Field includes Three Final Four Participants http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2015/05/mens-college-basketball-big-tenacc-challenge-field-includes-three-final-four-participants/ November On November 6, Beilein led the Wolverines over his son Patrick's 2015 men Le Moyne Dolphins Le Moyne College Le Moyne team 74–52 in the team's only exhibition game as LeVert posted 22 points.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/110615aaa.html U-M Cruises Past Le Moyne in Exhibition Action November 7, 2015 November 6, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 9, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109232759/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/110615aaa.html dead Michigan began the regular season with a 70–44 victory over 2015 men Northern Michigan Wildcats Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan on November 13. The team was led by LeVert who posted a game-high 18 points and 5 assists in his return to the lineup and Aubrey Dawkins who added 15 points on 6–of–7. However Irvin remained on the sidelines.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400830619 No. 25 Michigan beats Division II Northern Michigan 70–44 November 14, 2015 November 13, 2015 ESPN Associated Presshttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400830619 N Michigan 44; (25) Michigan 70 (1–0, 1–0 home) November 14, 2015 November 13, 2015 ESPN On November 16, Michigan defeated Elon as Walton led all players with 24 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Duncan Robinson added 19 points including all six shot attempts (5 three point shots). Zak Irvin made his first appearance with three assists.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111615aaa.html U-M Finds Long-Range Success in Win over Elon November 17, 2015 November 16, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20170623001630/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111615aaa.html June 23, 2017 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400830621 Robinson shines for No. 24 Michigan in 88–68 win over Elon November 17, 2015 November 16, 2015 ESPN Associated Press On November 20, Michigan suffered its first loss of the season to Xavier in the inaugural Gavitt Tipoff Games, despite a game-high 29 points by LeVert. Irvin made his first start of the season, scoring seven points and one rebound. During the game, the team unveiled its new logo, "We 100", on its pregame warmups which matched the team hashtag #squad100.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112115aab.html U-M Suffers Season's First Setback Despite 29 Points from LeVert November 21, 2015 November 21, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 21, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151121103700/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112115aab.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400809399 Xavier in control in 2nd half, downs No. 24 Michigan 86–70 November 21, 2015 November 21, 2015 ESPN Associated Press Before beginning the 2015 Battle 4 Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas, Beilein noted that Mark Donnal would not be in the starting lineup going forward.https://www.michigandaily.com/section/mens-basketball/michigan-connecticut-battle-4-atlantis Connecticut drops Wolverines, 74–60, in first round of Battle 4 Atlantis November 27, 2015 November 26, 2015 The Michigan Daily Facher, Lev On November 25, Michigan lost to (#18 AP Poll/#21 Coaches Poll) UConn at the Battle 4 Atlantis. After getting off to a 12–5 lead, Michigan fell behind by 36–22 at the half and as much as 19 points in the second half.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112615aaa.html U-M Unable to Climb Out of Early Hole in Loss to No. 18 UConn November 26, 2015 November 26, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 27, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151127064807/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112615aaa.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400827676 No. 18 UConn survives Michigan rally in 74–60 win in Bahamas November 26, 2015 November 25, 2015 ESPN Associated Press When Michigan defeated Charlotte 102–47 on November 26, the team set Battle 4 Atlantis records for points, margin of victory and shooting percentage (61%). The game featured freshman Moritz Wagner's 19-point performance on 8–9 shooting from the field. Michigan allowed no second chance points.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400853989 Big 1st half lifts Michigan to 102–47 rout of Charlotte November 27, 2015 November 26, 2015 ESPN Associated Presshttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112715aaa.html Wagner Leads U-M Offensive Explosion in Runaway Win Over 49ers November 27, 2015 November 27, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151130034418/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112715aaa.html dead The team's 55-point victory was the largest for the Wolverines since 1946, when the team defeated Chicago by 58. It was also the largest defeat in Charlotte 49ers men's basketball history and the first time Michigan defeated Charlotte in three tries.https://www.michigandaily.com/section/mens-basketball/michigan-beats-charlotte-battle-4-atlantis-zak-irvin Michigan beats Charlotte, 102–47, in second game at Battle 4 Atlantis November 27, 2015 November 27, 2015 The Michigan Daily Kaufman, Simon Michigan defeated Texas 78–72 on November 27 on 14–25 three point shooting, including 11 in the first half to jump out to a 12-point lead.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400854122 LeVert scores 19, Michigan outlasts Texas 78–72 in Bahamas December 2, 2015 November 27, 2015 ESPN Associated Presshttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112715aaj.html U-M Rides First-Half Triples to Victory over Texas December 2, 2015 November 27, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 2, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151202062749/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112715aaj.html dead December Michigan defeated NC State 66–59 in the ACC–Big Ten Challenge on December 1. Walton sprained his left ankle in the first half of the game.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400809404 LeVert, Robinson lead Michigan past NC State 66–59 December 2, 2015 December 1, 2015 ESPN Associated Presshttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120115aaa.html Steady Shooting Carries U-M to Victory at N.C. State December 2, 2015 December 1, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151205021600/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120115aaa.html dead Michigan defeated Houston Baptist 82–57 on December 5. With Walton sidelined, LeVert started at point guard.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400830627 Michigan beats Houston Baptist 82–57 December 5, 2015 December 5, 2015 ESPN Associated Presshttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120515aab.html Early Second-Half Run Pushes Michigan Past Houston Baptist December 5, 2015 December 5, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20170623001617/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120515aab.html June 23, 2017 dead On December 8, Michigan lost 82–58 to (19/-)http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120715aae.html Men's Basketball Score Central: Big Ten men's basketball schedules and scores for the week of Dec. 7–13 December 9, 2015 December 7, 2015 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20151211084256/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120715aae.html December 11, 2015 dead mdy-all SMU as LeVert slumped on 1–13 field goal shooting.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400830629 Tolbert dunks for 23 points, No. 19 SMU beats Michigan 82–54 December 9, 2015 December 8, 2015 ESPN Associated Presshttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120815aaa.html Michigan Dealt Defeat at No. 19 SMU December 9, 2015 December 8, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20170623001615/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120815aaa.html June 23, 2017 dead On December 11, Albrecht announced he was ending his college basketball career due to injuries.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121115aaa.html Albrecht Announces End of Career for Wolverines December 11, 2015 December 11, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 14, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151214022616/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121115aaa.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/14342305/michigan-wolverines-guard-spike-albrecht-ends-career-nagging-hip-injury Wolverines fan favorite Spike Albrecht ends career over nagging hip injury December 12, 2015 December 11, 2015 ESPN Murphy, Dan On December 12, Michigan defeated Delaware State 80–33, as six Wolverines scored in double figures. The last time Michigan had six players in double figures was January 26, 2002, when the 2001–02 Wolverines did so against Vermont. The 33 points allowed by the Wolverines are the lowest since the 2011–12 Wolverines allowed 33 to 2011 men Ferris State Bulldogs Ferris State University Ferris State in its season opener on November 11, 2011. Michigan held Delaware State to just 24-percent shooting from the field, the lowest shooting percentage by any Michigan opponent since 2010 men USC Upstate Spartans University of South Carolina Upstate South Carolina Upstate shot 22.2 percent on November 13, 2010, against the 2010–11 Wolverines. Robinson made his first start of his career, and Andrew Dakich made his season debut.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121215aaa.html Six Score in Double Figures in Victory over Delaware State December 12, 2015 December 12, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 15, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151215070750/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121215aaa.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400830630 Michigan coasts to 80–33 win over Delaware State December 12, 2015 December 12, 2015 ESPN On December 15, Michigan defeated Northern Kentucky 77–62. LeVert finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, becoming the fourth player in Michigan program history to record a triple-double, and the 49th Wolverine to eclipse 1,000 career points. Walton returned from an ankle injury that sidelined him for three games, and posted 16 points, one rebound, one assist and one steal.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121515aaa.html LeVert's Triple-Double Propels U-M Past Northern Kentucky December 16, 2015 December 15, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20170623001608/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121515aaa.html June 23, 2017 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400830631 Michigan coasts past Northern Kentucky 77–62 December 16, 2015 December 15, 2015 ESPN On December 19, Michigan defeated Youngstown State 105–46. Walton finished with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, becoming the fifth player in Michigan program history to record a triple-double. This was the first time in program history two players recorded triple-doubles in consecutive games.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121915aaa.html Walton Records Triple-Double as U-M Dismantles Youngstown State December 20, 2015 December 19, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20151220193238/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121915aaa.html December 20, 2015 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400830632 Michigan overwhelms Youngstown State 105–46 December 20, 2015 December 19, 2015 ESPN The win was the second largest in school history, behind only the 67–7 victory over Detroit Naval Station in 1919 and the game marked the second time since at least the 1996–97 season that any team had posted back-to-back triple doubles and the first time by different players.http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/12/another_triple-double_second-l.html Another triple-double? Second-largest win ever? Michigan's win vs. Youngstown State worth more December 21, 2015 December 20, 2015 MLive.com Quinn, Brendan F. Based on his triple double against Northern Kentucky and a 19-point effort against Youngstown State, LeVert earned Co-Big Ten Player of the Week honors (along with Malcolm Hill) on December 21.http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/122115aac.html Illinois, Michigan and Iowa Earn Weekly Men's Basketball Honors: Illinois' Hill and Michigan's LeVert named Co-Players of the Week; Hawkeyes' Baer collects Freshman of the Week honors December 22, 2015 December 21, 2015 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20170804220326/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/122115aac.html August 4, 2017 dead mdy-allhttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/122115aaa.html LeVert Named Co-B1G Player of the Week December 22, 2015 December 21, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20160221085407/https://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/122115aaa.html February 21, 2016 dead On December 23, Michigan completed its preconference schedule with a 96–60 victory over Bryant.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122315aaa.html U-M Uses School-Record Three-Point Output to Blast Bryant December 24, 2015 December 23, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224104644/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122315aaa.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839375 Michigan routs Bryant 96–60 December 24, 2015 December 23, 2015 ESPN Associated Press Michigan surpassed the single-game school record for three-point field goals made with 17, surpassing the previous record of 16 that the 2010–11 Wolverines had last achieved 5 years before to the day against the 2011 men Bryant Bulldogs Bryant University 2010–11 Bryant Bulldogs.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122315aag.html Postgame Notes: Michigan 96, Bryant 60 December 24, 2015 December 23, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224110048/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122315aag.html dead On December 30, Michigan defeated Illinois 78–68 in its Big Ten Conference opener. LeVert posted a 22-point, 10-assist double-double and Mark Donnal had a career night with new career highs in points (26), rebounds (9), blocks (3), and minutes (28).http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/123015aaa.html Donnal's Career Day Pushes Wolverines Past Illinois in Big Ten Opener December 30, 2015 December 30, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20170622192244/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/123015aaa.html June 22, 2017 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839257 LeVert, Donnal lead Michigan to 78–68 win over Illinois December 30, 2015 December 30, 2015 ESPN Associated Press January On January 2, Michigan defeated Penn State 79–56. Michigan showed its seventh different starting lineup of the season, as LeVert was out due to a lower left leg injury. The game marked the seventh time this season Michigan had four or more players score in double figures.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010216aab.html Versatile Inside-Outside Game Helps U-M Cruise Past Penn State January 2, 2016 January 2, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160121061527/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010216aab.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839376 With LeVert injured, Michigan still routs Penn State 79–56 January 2, 2016 January 2, 2016 ESPN Associated Press On January 7, Michigan lost to (#20/#18)http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010516aac.html Men's Basketball Score Central: Track the scores and schedules for all 14 Big Ten men's basketball teams for the week of Jan. 4–10, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 7, 2016 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20160112204754/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010516aac.html January 12, 2016 dead mdy-all Purdue 87–70 in the first of three consecutive games against ranked opponents. Muhammad Ali Abdur Rahkman scored a career-high and game-high 25 points.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010716aaa.html U-M Has Win Streak Halted at No. 20 Purdue January 7, 2016 January 7, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.comhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839377 No. 20 Purdue dominates middle in 87–70 win over Michigan January 7, 2016 January 7, 2016 ESPN Associated Press On January 12 with LeVert still sidelined, Michigan defeated (#3/#3)http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/011216aaa.html Men's Basketball Score Central: Track the scores and schedules for all 14 Big Ten men's basketball teams for the week of Jan. 11–17, 2016 January 13, 2016 January 12, 2016 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20160121173056/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/011216aaa.html January 21, 2016 dead mdy-all Maryland 70–67. Irvin posted a season-high and game-high 22 points; Walton had a 12-point/10-rebound double-double and Robinson added 17 points on 5-for-9 three-point shooting. With the win over Maryland, Michigan defeated a top-three nationally ranked opponent at Crisler Center for the first time since the 1997–98 team defeated No. 3 Duke, 81–73, on December 13, 1997.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011216aaa.html Wolverines Stave Off No. 3 Terrapins January 13, 2016 January 12, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20160116062125/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011216aaa.html January 16, 2016 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839366 Michigan holds on for 70–67 upset over No. 3 Maryland January 13, 2016 January 12, 2016 ESPN Associated Press On January 17, Michigan fell to (#16/#19) Iowa 82–71.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839304 No. 16 Iowa beats Michigan 82–71 January 18, 2016 January 17, 2016 ESPN Associated Presshttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011716aaa.html Second-Half Hawkeye Scoring Run Dooms U-M in Road Loss January 18, 2016 January 17, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160120201812/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011716aaa.html dead On January 20, Michigan defeated Minnesota 74–69 behind 22 points by Walton and a 19-point, 11-rebound double-double by Irvin.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012016aaa.html Irvin's Double-Double, Walton's 22 Lift U-M to Win over Gophers January 21, 2016 January 20, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160121215750/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012016aaa.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839354 Michigan holds off upset-minded Minnesota 74–69 January 21, 2016 January 20, 2016 ESPN Associated Press On January 23, Michigan defeated Nebraska 81–68, behind 21 points by Robinson, and a 19-point, 12-rebound double-double by Walton. Michigan began both halves of the game with hot shooting taking an 18–6 lead in the first half and then building a 33–30 halftime lead into a 54–36 lead by making their first nine shots in the second half.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012316aaa.html U-M Dispatches of Nebraska Behind Walton's Double-Double January 24, 2016 January 23, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20160126001557/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012316aaa.html January 26, 2016 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839378 Robinson scores 21, Michigan ends Huskers' roll in 81–68 win January 24, 2016 January 23, 2016 ESPN Associated Press On January 27, Michigan defeated Rutgers, remaining unbeaten in eight all-time meetings against the Scarlet Knights. The win, their 16th victory of the season, matched their total from the 2014–15 season.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012716aaa.html U-M Utilizes Balanced Attack to Beat Rutgers January 28, 2016 January 27, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 31, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160131061914/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012716aaa.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839379 Michigan keeps Rutgers winless in Big 10 with 68–57 victory January 28, 2016 January 27, 2016 ESPN Associated Press On January 30, Michigan defeated Penn State 79–72 in the inaugural B1G Super Saturday game at Madison Square Garden. Walton posted 13 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, recording his second double-double in the last three games.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/013016aaa.html U-M Never Trails in Victory over Penn State in NYC January 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com February 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160202091456/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/013016aaa.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400813756 Irvin leads Michigan to 79–72 win over Penn State January 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 ESPN Associated Press February After building an early 11-point lead on February 2, Michigan eventually went scoreless for the final 9:05 of the first half as (#22/21)http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020216aab.html Men's Basketball Score Central: Track the scores and schedules for all 14 Big Ten men's basketball teams for the week of Feb. 1–7, 2016 February 7, 2016 February 2, 2016 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20160207010358/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020216aab.html February 7, 2016 dead mdy-all Indiana scored the final 25 points of the half on way to an 80–67 victory.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020216aad.html After Bright Start, Scoring Drought Sinks U-M against IU February 4, 2016 February 2, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com February 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160206041201/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020216aad.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839292 Indiana beats Michigan 80–67 after huge run to end 1st half February 4, 2016 February 2, 2016 ESPN Associated Press Entering the February 6 rivalry game against (#10/10) Michigan State, Michigan had posted a 1–5 record against top 25 teams, with 5 double digit losses.http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160205/injuries-often-a-factor-when-michigan-state-plays-michigan Injuries often a factor when Michigan State plays Michigan February 15, 2016 February 5, 2016 Associated Press Trister, Noah The Oakland Press February 23, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160223024241/http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160205/injuries-often-a-factor-when-michigan-state-plays-michigan dead In the game, Michigan endured back-to-back defeats for the second time this season, losing 89–73 despite a 19–9 turnover margin including a season high 11 steals.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020616aaa.html U-M Cannot Contain No. 10 Spartans Early in Defeat February 7, 2016 February 6, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com February 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160207203247/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020616aaa.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839328 Forbes leads No. 10 Spartans to 89–73 rout of Michigan February 7, 2016 February 6, 2016 ESPN Associated Press On February 10, Michigan defeated Minnesota behind a career-high 26 points by Walton and a perfect shooting night from Abdur-Rakman (5-for-5 from the field and 3-for-3 from the line) for 16 points.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021116aab.html U-M Holds Off Minnesota's Late Rally for Road Victory February 11, 2016 February 10, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20160214055823/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021116aab.html February 14, 2016 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839357 Walton, Michigan hang on to beat Minnesota 82–74 February 11, 2016 February 10, 2016 ESPN Associated Press On February 13, Michigan defeated (#18/16)http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020916aac.html Men's Basketball Score Central: Track the scores and schedules for all 14 Big Ten men's basketball teams for the week of Feb. 8–15, 2016 February 15, 2016 February 13, 2016 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20160215130148/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020916aac.html February 15, 2016 dead mdy-all Purdue, 61–56. Irvin scored 16 of his game-high 22 points in the second half, as the Wolverines finished the game on an 11–0 scoring run after falling behind 56–50 with three minutes to play. After missing the previous 11 games, LeVert recorded five rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021316aaa.html U-M Wins Thriller against Purdue in Comeback Fashion February 13, 2016 February 13, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com February 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160216185010/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021316aaa.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839380 Michigan scores final 11 points to beat No. 18 Purdue 61–56 February 13, 2016 February 13, 2016 ESPN Associated Press Michigan commemorated the 100th anniversary of Wolverines basketball during a celebration at the game.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/021116aae.html U-M to Celebrate 100th Anniversary, Host Purdue Saturday February 16, 2016 February 11, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com February 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160215103402/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/021116aae.html dead On February 16, Michigan lost to Ohio State 76–66. Irvin finished with 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals, becoming the 50th Wolverine to eclipse 1,000 career points.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021616aac.html Irvin Eclipses 1,000 Points, but U-M Falls at Ohio State February 16, 2016 February 16, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com February 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160220000108/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021616aac.html dead On February 21, Michigan lost to (#5/6)http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/021616aaa.html Track the scores and schedules for all 14 Big Ten men's basketball teams for the week of Feb. 15–21, 2016 February 21, 2016 February 16, 2016 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20160222004746/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/021616aaa.html February 22, 2016 dead mdy-all Maryland 82–86, despite a game-high 25 points and five blocks from Donnal.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/022116aab.html Michigan Comeback Bid Falls Just Short at No. 6 Maryland February 21, 2016 February 21, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.comhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839373 No. 6 Maryland holds off Michigan, 86–82 February 21, 2016 February 21, 2016 ESPN Associated Press On February 24, Michigan defeated Northwestern 72–63. Michigan fell behind early after it had a scoring drought of nearly six minutes to open the game, as they missed its first eight shots. They finished the first half shooting 12-of-17 from the field to cut Northwestern's lead from 11 points to one.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/022416aac.html U-M Overcomes Rough Start to Beat Northwestern February 24, 2016 February 24, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com February 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160228043456/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/022416aac.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839382 Late long-distance shooting saves Michigan in 72–63 win February 24, 2016 February 24, 2016 ESPN Associated Press On February 28, Michigan lost to Wisconsin 68–57, in their final road game of the season. Michigan was held to a season-low for 3-point attempts in going 5-of-13.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/022816aab.html Wolverines Stumble in Road Finale at Wisconsin February 28, 2016 February 28, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com March 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303020640/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/022816aab.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839383 Koenig, Happ help spark Wisconsin in 68–57 win over Michigan February 28, 2016 February 28, 2016 ESPN Associated Press March On March 1, the team announced that LeVert would sit out the remainder of the season to concentrate on his continued recovery after suffering a lower left leg injury at the end of December.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/14875743/michigan-wolverines-caris-levert-miss-remainder-season-focus-health Wolverines' Caris LeVert to miss remainder of season March 1, 2016 March 1, 2016 ESPN Goodman, Jeffhttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030116aaa.html Michigan Announces LeVert Will Concentrate on Getting Healthy March 2, 2016 March 1, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304032226/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030116aaa.html dead On March 5, Michigan lost to (#15/#16)http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030216aab.html Men's Basketball Score Central: Track the scores and schedules for all 14 Big Ten men's basketball teams for the March 2–6, 2016 March 5, 2016 March 2, 2016 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20160306161425/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030216aab.html March 6, 2016 dead mdy-all Iowa, 71–61, in their Big Ten Conference finale, to finish the regular season at 20–11 (11–8 Big Ten). Prior to the game for senior night, Michigan celebrated the accomplishments and careers of seniors Spike Albrecht and Caris LeVert, whose senior seasons were both cut short due to injuries.http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/03/spike_albrecht_caris_levert_se.html As senior day arrives, Spike Albrecht and Caris LeVert tackle the ending no one wanted August 15, 2016 March 4, 2016 MLive.com Quinn, Brendan F.https://www.michigandaily.com/section/mens-basketball/levert-albrecht-prepare-senior-day Injured LeVert, Albrecht prepare for "bittersweet" Senior Night August 15, 2016 March 2, 2016 Michigan Daily Mitchinson, Leland Freshman Fred Wright-Jones, who has been a manager and practice player the entire season, was allowed to suit up for the game.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030516aab.html U-M Unable to Keep Up with No. 16 Iowa in Regular-Season Finale March 5, 2016 March 5, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com March 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160320203025/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030516aab.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839314 No. 16 Iowa snaps skid with 71–61 win over Michigan March 5, 2016 March 5, 2016 ESPN Associated Press Postseason After a bye in the first round of the 2016 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament, Michigan played Northwestern on March 10. Michigan scored 16 consecutive points early to take a 16–3 lead. Northwestern cut the lead to two points before Michigan took a nine-point lead into the half. Michigan opened up a 12-point lead a couple of times in the second half before Northwestern took a 55–54 lead with 3:27 remaining. On Northwestern's final possession of regulation, Alex Olah forced overtime with a rebound and a field goal. In overtime, Robinson made a three-point shot to tie the score at 70 with 46.5 seconds remaining. Irvin scored the game-winning basket in front of his hometown crowd at Bankers Life Fieldhouse with 3.3 seconds left. Robinson led the way with 21 points; while Irvin added 19 points and eight rebounds and Abdur-Rahkman posted 14 points. This was just the second overtime game in Michigan's Big Ten tournament history. Michigan defeated Purdue, 79–73, on March 14, 1999. The game marked Irvin's 100th career game with Michigan, becoming just the 64th Wolverine to reach the milestone.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031016aaa.html Irvin Game-Winner Caps OT Victory over Northwestern March 10, 2016 March 10, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com March 11, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160311074448/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031016aaa.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839314 Michigan trips Northwestern 72–70 in OT in Big Ten tourney March 10, 2016 March 10, 2016 ESPN Associated Presshttp://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031016aaa.html Michigan trips Northwestern 72–70 in OT in Big Ten tourney March 10, 2016 March 10, 2016 BigTen.org Associated Press https://web.archive.org/web/20160311074152/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031016aaa.html March 11, 2016 dead mdy-all On March 11, Michigan defeated No. 1-seeded (#10/#10) Indiana in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament, 72–69. Kameron Chatman scored the game-winning three-pointer as time expired to give the Wolverines the win. Irvin led the way with a team-high 17 points, while Walton set a Big Ten tournament single-game record with 12 assists. Robinson again put Michigan in position to win by tying the score with a three-point shot with 46 seconds remaining. Michigan recorded six three-pointers in the game, to set a new single-season program record for three-pointers in a season with 320, surpassing the previous record of 319 set during the 2013–14 season.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031116aae.html U-M Upsets Top-Seeded IU on Chatman Buzzer-Beater March 11, 2016 March 11, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20160312072502/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031116aae.html March 12, 2016 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400870778 Chatman's late 3 sends Michigan past No. 10 Indiana 72–69 March 11, 2016 March 11, 2016 ESPN Associated Press On March 12, Michigan lost to (#13/#13) Purdue in the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament, 76–59. Purdue opened the game with an 8–0 scoring run and took a 38–30 lead into halftime. After trailing by as many as 17 early in the second half, the Wolverines fought back to within six only to be outscored 16–5 in the last 7:35 of the game. Abdur-Rahkman led the way with 15 points, while Walton added 14 points and Irvin posted 11 points. Michigan recorded six three-pointers in the game to extend their single-season record for three-pointers in a season to 326. With five assists in the game, Walton is now tied for third-most assists in a single Big Ten tournament with 22, with Brent Darby (2003). Robinson recorded his 90th three-pointer of the season, becoming just the fifth Wolverine in history to reach the milestone in a single season.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031216aaa.html B1G Tourney Run Ends with Loss to No. 13 Purdue March 12, 2016 March 12, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20160313123841/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031216aaa.html March 13, 2016 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400870862 Hammons helps No. 13 Purdue advance to Big Ten final March 12, 2016 March 12, 2016 ESPN Associated Press Irvin was selected to the All-Tournament Team.http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031316aac.html 2016 Big Ten Men's Basketball All-Tournament Team March 14, 2016 March 13, 2016 BigTen.org CBS Interactive https://web.archive.org/web/20160529215224/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031316aac.html May 29, 2016 dead mdy-all On March 13, Michigan received an at-large bid to the 2016 NCAA tournament. The Wolverines are the No. 11 seed in the East Region and faced No. 11 Tulsa in the First Four on March 16 in Dayton, Ohio. Michigan is in the tournament field for the fifth time in the last six seasons after missing out on the 2015 tournament field. Beilein's Wolverines advanced to the national title game in 2013 and followed with an Elite Eight performance in 2014.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031316aaa.html Michigan to Head to Dayton for First Four Battle with Tulsa March 13, 2016 March 13, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com March 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160316125021/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031316aaa.html deadhttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031416aab.html U-M Readies to Dance with Tulsa Wednesday in NCAA First Four March 14, 2016 March 14, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com March 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160317231011/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031416aab.html dead Michigan is one of three Big Ten teams in the east region (along with Wisconsin and Indiana).http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031316aak.html Seven Big Ten Teams Selected For NCAA Tournament: Big Ten tournament Champion Michigan State is No. 2 seed in Midwest Region March 14, 2016 March 13, 2016 BigTen.org CBS Interactive https://web.archive.org/web/20160314120124/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031316aak.html March 14, 2016 dead mdy-all On March 16 in the First Four, Michigan defeated Tulsa, 67–62, to advance to the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. After falling behind 16–9, Michigan ended the first half on a 19–4 scoring run to take an eight-point lead into halftime. Irvin hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 53 seconds left to put the Wolverines up by two points. Michigan was led by Abdur-Rahkman and Irvin with 16 points, while Robinson recorded his first double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. The game was the first-ever meeting between the two teams in program history. Michigan recorded six three-pointers in the game to extend their single-season record for three-pointers in a season to 332.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031716aaa.html Balanced Attack, Robinson Double-Double Lead U-M Past Tulsa March 17, 2016 March 16, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20160319234215/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031716aaa.html March 19, 2016 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400871283 Zak Irvin leads another late rally as Michigan beats Tulsa March 17, 2016 March 16, 2016 ESPN Associated Press On March 18, Michigan lost to No. 6 seed Notre Dame, 70–63. Michigan finished the first half on a 7–0 run to take a 41–29 lead at halftime. Notre Dame came out with a 15–5 run to start the second half, cutting Michigan's lead to three points. Notre Dame did not take a lead in the game until Beacham's three-pointer with 9:26 left to make it 51–48. From there on there were five lead changes and three ties. Abdur-Rahkman led Michigan in scoring with 15 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal, while Walton recorded a career-high six steals, along with 10 points, eight assists and four rebounds. Michigan recorded 10 three-pointers in the game to extend their single-season record for three-pointers in a season to 342.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031916aaa.html U-M Succumbs to Notre Dame's Second-Half Rally to End Season March 19, 2016 March 19, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com March 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160320193832/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031916aaa.html deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400871262 Notre Dame comes back from 12-point deficit to beat Michigan March 19, 2016 March 19, 2016 ESPN Associated Press yes yes yes yes yes |- !colspan=12 style="background:#242961; color:#F7BE05;"| Exhibition Nov 6 7:00pm yes 25 2015 men Le Moyne Dolphins Le Moyne College Le Moyne Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI 74–52 LeVert 22 2 tied 5 Chatman 4 10,699 – |- !colspan=12 style="background:#242961; color:#F7BE05;"| Non-conference regular season Nov 13 7:00pm yes 25 2015 men Northern Michigan Wildcats Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI 70–44 LeVert 18 Dawkins 6 LeVert 5 10,267 1–0 Nov 16 7:00pm yes 24 Elon Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI Battle 4 Atlantis Mainland ESPN3 88–68 Walton 24 Walton 6 2 tied 7 9,716 2–0 Nov 20 9:00pm yes 24 Xavier Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI Gavitt Tipoff Games BTN 70–86 LeVert 29 LeVert 7 LeVert 3 11,967 2–1 Nov 25 9:30pm yes yes UConn 18 Imperial Arena Nassau, BS Battle 4 Atlantis Quarterfinals AXS TV 60–74 LeVert 21 Irvin 7 3 tied 2 2,491 2–2 Nov 26 9:30pm yes yes Charlotte Imperial Arena Nassau, BS Battle 4 Atlantis AXS TV 102–47 Wagner 19 2 tied 8 LeVert 5 1,339 3–2 Nov 27 7:00pm yes yes Texas Imperial Arena Nassau, BS Battle 4 Atlantis AXS TV 78–72 LeVert 19 Walton 5 Walton 7 1,357 4–2 Dec 1 7:00pm yes yes NC State PNC Arena Raleigh, NC ACC-Big Ten Challenge ESPN2 66–59 LeVert 18 LeVert 9 LeVert 7 17,645 5–2 Dec 5 2:00pm yes Houston Baptist Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI ESPNU 82–57 LeVert 25 LeVert 8 Irvin 5 11,399 6–2 Dec 8 9:00pm yes yes SMU 19 Moody Coliseum Dallas, TX ESPN2 58–82 2 tied 15 2 tied 4 Irvin 9 7,245 6–3 Dec 12 12:00pm yes Delaware State Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI ESPNU 80–33 LeVert 15 Irvin 8 LeVert 5 10,599 7–3 Dec 15 7:00pm yes Northern Kentucky Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI BTN 77–62 Robinson 18 LeVert 10 LeVert 10 10,424 8–3 Dec 19 6:00pm yes Youngstown State Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI ESPN3 105–46 2 tied 19 Walton 11 Walton 13 10,752 9–3 Dec 23 7:00pm yes Bryant Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI BTN 96–60 LeVert 19 2 tied 6 LeVert 8 11,491 10–3 |- !colspan=12 style="background:#242961;"| Big Ten regular season Dec 30 3:00pm yes Illinois State Farm Center Champaign, IL ESPN2 78–68 Donnal 26 2 tied 9 LeVert 10 13,974 11–3 1–0 Jan 2 12:00pm Penn State Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI BTN 79–56 2 tied 16 Donnal 8 Irvin 7 12,707 12–3 2–0 Jan 7 7:00pm yes Purdue 20 Mackey Arena West Lafayette, IN ESPNU 70–87 Abdur-Rahkman 25 Walton 6 Irvin 3 13,063 12–4 2–1 Jan 12 9:00pm Maryland 3 Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI ESPN 70–67 Irvin 22 Walton 10 2 tied 4 12,327 13–4 3–1 Jan 17 4:30pm yes Iowa 16 Carver–Hawkeye Arena Iowa City, IA BTN 71–82 Walton 16 Irvin 8 Walton 6 15,400 13–5 3–2 Jan 20 8:30pm Minnesota Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI BTN 74–69 Walton 22 Irvin 11 Irvin 3 11,726 14–5 4–2 Jan 23 2:00pm yes Nebraska Pinnacle Bank Arena Lincoln, NE ESPN2 81–68 Robinson 21 Walton 12 Walton 6 15,745 15–5 5–2 Jan 27 7:00pm Rutgers Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI BTN 68–57 Robinson 18 Irvin 12 Irvin 8 11,519 16–5 6–2 Jan 30 12:00pm yes Penn State Madison Square Garden Manhattan, NY B1G Super Saturday BTN 79–72 Irvin 20 Walton 10 Walton 7 12,108 17–5 7–2 Feb 2 9:00pm Indiana 22 Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI ESPN 67–80 Irvin 16 2 tied 4 Irvin 4 12,312 17–6 7–3 Feb 6 2:00pm Michigan State 10 Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI Rivalry CBS 73–89 Irvin 19 3 tied 3 Abdur-Rahkman 4 12,707 17–7 7–4 Feb 10 9:00pm yes Minnesota Williams Arena Minneapolis, MN BTN 82–74 Walton 26 Robinson 9 Walton 7 11,137 18–7 8–4 Feb 13 2:00pm Purdue 18 Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI ESPN2 61–56 Irvin 22 Walton 7 2 tied 2 12,707 19–7 9–4 Feb 16 7:00pm yes Ohio State Value City Arena Columbus, OH ESPN 66–76 Donnal 17 Irvin 9 Walton 5 17,088 19–8 9–5 Feb 21 1:00pm yes Maryland 6 Xfinity Center College Park, MD CBS 82–86 Donnal 25 Robinson 9 Abdur-Rahkman 9 17,950 19–9 9–6 Feb 24 7:00pm Northwestern Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI BTN 72–63 Abdur-Rahkman 19 Dawkins 7 Walton 3 12,071 20–9 10–6 Feb 28 6:00pm yes Wisconsin Kohl Center Madison, WI BTN 57–68 Irvin 14 Irvin 8 Walton 7 17,287 20–10 10–7 Mar 5 8:00pm Iowa 16 Crisler Center Ann Arbor, MI BTN 61–71 Walton 14 Donnal 10 Walton 6 12,707 20–11 10–8 |- !colspan=12 style="background:#242961;"| Big Ten tournament Mar 10 12:00pm yes 8 9 Northwestern Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN Second Round BTN 72–70 Robinson 21 2-tied 8 Walton 5 OT 15,707 21–11 Mar 11 12:00pm yes 8 10 1 Indiana Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN Quarterfinals ESPN 72–69 Irvin 17 Irvin 5 Walton 12 18,355 22–11 Mar 12 1:00pm yes 8 13 4 Purdue Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN Semifinals CBS 59–76 Abdur-Rahkman 15 Walton 6 Walton 5 18,339 22–12 |- !colspan=12 style="background:#242961;"| NCAA tournament Mar 16 9:10pm yes yes 11 E 11 E Tulsa UD Arena Dayton, OH First Four truTV 67–62 2-tied 16 Robinson 11 Robinson 4 12,582 23–12 Mar 18 9:40 pm yes yes 11 E Notre Dame 6 E Barclays Center Brooklyn, NY First Round CBS 63–70 Abdur-Rahkman 15 4-tied 4 Walton 8 17,502 23–13 AP Poll Eastern Time E East Region Statistics The team posted the following statistics:https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan/2016.html 2015–16 Michigan Wolverines Roster and Stats April 21, 2016 Sports-reference.comhttp://statsarchive.ath.umich.edu/VS-Basketball-M/seasontot.php Season Totals for 2015–16 April 21, 2016 University of Michigan https://web.archive.org/web/20161104125727/http://statsarchive.ath.umich.edu/VS-Basketball-M/seasontot.php November 4, 2016 dead NameGPGSMin.Avg.FGFGAFG%3FG3FGA3FG%FTFTAFT%ORDRRBAvg.Ast.Avg.PFDQTOStl.Blk.Pts.Avg. Zak Irvin3534115132.91573860.407481610.29850760.658171401574.51073.14006527141211.8 Duncan Robinson3627104028.91342930.457952110.4539440.886221041263.5651.88103623840211.2 Derrick Walton Jr.3333110833.61153050.377631630.387911120.812171621795.41474.56416759338411.6 M-A Abdur-Rahkman3625100127.81162530.45831850.36548680.7062276982.7611.7591272293118.6 Mark Donnal342565919.41041810.57510330.30347660.71259681273.7120.48412412252657.8 Caris LeVert151446430.9821620.50629650.44654680.794971805.3744.91802515324716.5 Aubrey Dawkins36956815.8851700.5441000.4421290.7242366892.5180.5450211652356.5 Ricky Doyle361143812.252810.6420033520.635323971220.164022371373.8 Moritz Wagner3002588.637610.6072120.16710180.5562028481.640.14701666862.9 Kameron Chatman2822017.229760.3829340.26511150.7331622381.4140.5220764782.8 D. J. Wilson2601586.127570.4748240.3338110.727414180.780.32109510702.7 Spike Albrecht80698.64110.364270.286570.7141560.8111.420130151.9 Andrew Dakich2401104.65120.417160.167331313160.7140.6110860140.6 TEAM364554992.820 Season Total3694720480.4623429010.384205690.73829086211523253714.9558334820381265673.8 Opponents3689419950.4482517250.3463875340.725311880119133.147213.1580433146114242667.4 Roster Donnal was reclassified from redshirt sophomore to junior at Michigan at the beginning of the season, indicating that he might not use all of his three remaining years of eligibility at Michigan.http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/11/mark_donnal_reclassified_from.html Mark Donnal reclassified from redshirt sophomore to junior on official Michigan roster November 27, 2015 November 8, 2015 MLive.com Quinn, Brendan F. 2015 Michigan Wolverines y Brent Hibbits 0 W F 6 8 190 FR Hudsonville, MI Spike Albrecht y 2 C G 5 11 175 SR Crown Point, IN Kameron Chatman y 3 G/F 6 8 215 SO Portland, OR D. J. Wilson 5 F 6 9 240 FR y Sacramento, CA y Derrick Walton y 10 G 6 1 190 JR Detroit, MI Andrew Dakich y 11 W G 6 2 190 JR Zionsville, IN Muhammad Ali Abdur-Rahkman y 12 G 6 4 185 SO Allentown, PA Moritz Wagner basketball y 13 F 6 10 225 FR Berlin, Germany Sean Lonergan 20 W F 6 5 210 JR Fishers, IN Zak Irvin y 21 G/F 6 6 215 JR Fishers, IN Duncan Robinson basketball y 22 G/F 6 8 210 SO y New Castle, NH Caris LeVert y 23 C G 6 7 205 SR Pickerington, OH Aubrey Dawkins y 24 G/F 6 6 205 So Palo Alto, CA Ricky Doyle 32 F 6 9 250 SO Cape Coral, FL Mark Donnal 34 F 6 9 240 SO y Monclova, OH John Beilein (Wheeling Jesuit) Jeff Meyer (Taylor) LaVall Jordan (Butler) Bacari Alexander (Detroit) http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/mich-m-baskbl-mtt.html 11/27/15 Coaching staff Name Position Year at MichiganAlma mater (year) John BeileinHead coach 9th Wheeling Jesuit (1975)Jeff Meyer Assistant coach 8th Taylor (1976)Bacari AlexanderAssistant coach 6th Detroit (1999)LaVall Jordan Assistant coach 6th Butler (2001)Jon SandersonStrength and conditioning coach 7th Ohio (2001) Support staff Peter Kahler – director of basketball operations Chris Hunter – director of player personnel Will Vergollo – video analyst Bryan Smothers – graduate manager Rankings 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings AP 0 18 25 24 RV NR NR NR NR NR RV NR NR RV RV RV RV NR NR NR RV Coaches' 0 19 RV 25 RV NR NR NR NR NR NR NR RV RV RV NR RV RV NR NR NR NR Midseason recognition LeVert was one of four Big Ten athletes (along with Melo Trimble, Jarrod Uthoff and Denzel Valentine) among the 25 players included in the Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List on January 13.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/14561341/ben-simmons-jamal-murray-only-freshmen-wooden-award-midseason-top-25-list Ben Simmons, Jamal Murray only freshmen on Wooden watch list January 14, 2016 January 13, 2016 ESPN Medcalf, Myron On February 2, LeVert was one of two Big Ten athletes (along with Malcolm Hill) named one of 10 finalists for the Jerry West Award, despite having missed the last 8 of Michigan's 22 games.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020216aaa.html LeVert Named One of 10 Finalists for Jerry West Award February 2, 2016 February 2, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20170622203912/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020216aaa.html June 22, 2017 deadhttp://www.hoophall.com/news/2016/2/2/2016-jerry-west-award-watch-list-narrowed-to-ten-finalists.html 2016 Jerry West Award Watch List Narrowed to Ten Finalists February 2, 2016 February 2, 2016 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160328123231/http://www.hoophall.com/news/2016/2/2/2016-jerry-west-award-watch-list-narrowed-to-ten-finalists.html March 28, 2016 http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020216aaa.html Jerry West Award Watch List Finalists: Illinois' Malcolm Hill and Michigan's Caris LeVert were named Jerry West Award Watch List Finalists as announced by the Naismith Memorial Trophy Hall of Fame on Tuesday. February 2, 2016 February 2, 2016 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20171206074516/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020216aaa.html December 6, 2017 dead mdy-all Honors Following the 2015–16 Big Ten season, Walton was listed as a third team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the media, while Irvin was an honorable mention selection by both. Max Bielfeldt, who left the team prior to the season, was voted the Sixth Man of the Year by the coaches for his contributions to the regular season champion Indiana Hoosiers.http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030716aad.html Big Ten Unveils Men's Basketball Postseason Honors on BTN: Michigan State's Valentine named Big Ten Player of the Year March 8, 2016 March 7, 2016 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20160308103727/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030716aad.html March 8, 2016 dead mdy-allhttp://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/201516ABT.pdf 2015–16 All-Big Ten Men's Basketball Team March 8, 2016 March 7, 2016 CSTV.com October 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161006082756/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/201516ABT.pdf deadhttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030716aab.html Walton, Irvin Garner All-Big Ten Conference Honors March 8, 2016 March 7, 2016 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com March 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160308123612/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030716aab.html dead Irvin was selected to the 2016 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament All-Tournament Team. Following the season, Levert was invited to the NBA Draft Combine.https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2639279-nba-combine-2016-list-of-participants-schedule-and-players-to-watch NBA Combine 2016: List of Participants, Schedule and Players to Watch May 16, 2016 May 11, 2016 Bleacher Report McCrystal, Ryanhttp://www.draftexpress.com/article/2016-NBA-Combine-Participant-List-and-Analysis-5472 2016 NBA Combine Participant List and Analysis May 16, 2016 May 5, 2016 DraftExpress.com Givony, Jonathan May 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160519054610/http://www.draftexpress.com/article/2016-NBA-Combine-Participant-List-and-Analysis-5472 dead Team players drafted into the NBA LeVert was selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers, however his draft rights were traded to the Brooklyn Nets along with a future protected 2nd round pick in return for forward Thaddeus Young.Dougherty Jesse Nets turn Thaddeus Young into Michigan's Caris LeVert http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-nba-live-updates-nba-draft-nets-turn-thaddeus-young-into-1466733741-htmlstory.html LATimes.com June 24, 2016 June 23, 2016 LeVert became Michigan's 5th first round draft selection since 2013 and the fourth player drafted from Michigan's 2012 entering class.LeVert Chosen 20th Overall by Indiana in NBA Draft http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062316aaa.html MGoBlue.com June 24, 2016 June 23, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20170622203907/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062316aaa.html June 22, 2017 deadCaris LeVert headed to Brooklyn Nets in NBA draft first-round surprise http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/06/caris_levert_nba_draft_1.html MLive.com June 24, 2016 June 23, 2016 Quinn, Brendan F. Year Round Pick Overall Player NBA club 2016 1 20 20 Caris LeVert Indiana Pacers 2017 1 17 17 D. J. Wilson Milwaukee Bucks 2018 1 25 25 Moritz Wagner Los Angeles Lakers Sources:https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_2016.html 2016 NBA Draft Basketball-reference.com 2016-06-24https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_2017.html 2017 NBA Draft Basketball-reference.com 2017-06-23https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_2018.html 2018 NBA Draft Basketball-reference.com 2018-06-22 References 30em Category:Michigan Wolverines men's basketball seasons Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan