Michigan Basketball, 2024/25 season

[JRB]

It looked as though there was a limit on how far this Michigan team could go in this tournament, and the Wolverines just hit that limit. They had a shot, with a nine-point lead in the second half, but once Auburn responded with a run, Michigan had no answer. The Tigers had more scorers, took better care of the basketball, and played more aggressive defense over the last ten minutes. They were the #1 overall seed for a reason. Michigan did well to get this far, but Dusty May has some more roster building to do to get this team to Auburn's level.

[lineygoblue]

Turnovers have been a season long problem for this team. They never really got rid of that fault.

But, being in the sweet sixteen is a fine accomplishment. They've got a solid group coming back next season, and Dusty May has proven he belongs among the best college coaches in America.

Every team in the tournament is going to eventually lose except one team. Its just the way it goes.

[Whitley]

Tre Donaldson and Jace Howard go into the portal


Donaldson leaves one day after UNC's Elliot Cadeau (jr next year), a former 5 star recruit, saying he will come to Michigan. Cadeau averaged 9.4 ppg and 6.2 dimes

[lineygoblue]

Jace wasn't going to get any additional playing time next season, so its probably better for him that he left. Maybe he should focus on a MAC team. I don't know why Donaldson thinks he'll get a better situation elsewhere, but I suppose he can do what he feels is best.

[Mike]

For whatever reason, they brought in that PG from UNC so it was pretty clear that Donaldson was getting passed over. I’m really optimistic about Cason and look forward to him getting more minutes next season.

[lineygoblue]

In other news, MSU had three (3) players hit the portal. One being the guy who started the fight with the Michigan players over the "logo".