http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:14:50 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/02/michigan-fab-five-reunite-final-four/stories/20260402140 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/02/michigan-fab-five-reunite-final-four/stories/20260402140#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:43:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/02/michigan-fab-five-reunite-final-four/stories/20260402140 NEW YORK — Michigan’s “Fab Five” will reunite during Saturday's Final Four. Former Michigan Fab Five basketball players Chris Webber, from left, Jalen Rose, Michigan head coach Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson pose pose after an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor in 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/02/michigan-starter-elliot-cadeau-joins-teammates-final-four-accidental-exposure-nu/stories/20260402122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/02/michigan-starter-elliot-cadeau-joins-teammates-final-four-accidental-exposure-nu/stories/20260402122#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:17:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/02/michigan-starter-elliot-cadeau-joins-teammates-final-four-accidental-exposure-nu/stories/20260402122 INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said Thursday his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts. Michigan's Elliot Cadeau celebrates by cutting down the net after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament on March 2 in Chicago. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/02/final-four-showdown-top-seeds-michigan-arizona-intriguing-matchups/stories/20260402130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/02/final-four-showdown-top-seeds-michigan-arizona-intriguing-matchups/stories/20260402130#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:35:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/02/final-four-showdown-top-seeds-michigan-arizona-intriguing-matchups/stories/20260402130 ANN ARBOR — A March Madness masterpiece might be on tap. Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg (23) celebrates after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 29 in Chicago. Arizona forward Koa Peat, center, shoots past Purdue center Oscar Cluff, left, during the second half in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 28 in San Jose, Calif. Michigan's Aday Mara (15) shoots over Alabama's Aiden Sherrell (22) during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 27 in Chicago. Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) shoots around Utah State forward Garry Clark (11) during the second half of a game in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 22 in San Diego. Michigan head coach Dusty May celebrates with his team after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 29 in Chicago. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/01/michigan-elliot-cadeau-gets-medical-attention-possible-allergic-reaction-final-f/stories/20260401168 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/01/michigan-elliot-cadeau-gets-medical-attention-possible-allergic-reaction-final-f/stories/20260401168#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:50:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/01/michigan-elliot-cadeau-gets-medical-attention-possible-allergic-reaction-final-f/stories/20260401168 ANN ARBOR — Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau received medical attention for a possible allergic reaction while his teammates were flying to Indianapolis for the Final Four. Michigan's Elliot Cadeau celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Alabama on March 27 in Chicago. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/01/final-four-brings-michigan-aday-mara-parents-spain-march-madness/stories/20260401123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/01/final-four-brings-michigan-aday-mara-parents-spain-march-madness/stories/20260401123#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:34:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/01/final-four-brings-michigan-aday-mara-parents-spain-march-madness/stories/20260401123 ANN ARBOR — Aday Mara was on his tiptoes when he helped cut down the nets in Crisler Arena a few weeks ago after a win against rival Michigan State, celebrating Michigan’s Big Ten championship. Michigan's Aday Mara (15) and Trey McKenney celebrate after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 29 in Chicago. Michigan's Aday Mara (15) shoots over Alabama's Aiden Sherrell (22) during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 27 in Chicago. Michigan center Aday Mara (15) blocks Howard guard Bryce Harris during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 19 in Buffalo, N.Y. Michigan's Aday Mara, center, passes round Alabama's Noah Williamson, left, and Amari Allen (5) during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 27 in Chicago. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/30/eyes-texas-womens-final-four-again-after-longhorns-beat-michigan/stories/20260330113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/30/eyes-texas-womens-final-four-again-after-longhorns-beat-michigan/stories/20260330113#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:22:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/30/eyes-texas-womens-final-four-again-after-longhorns-beat-michigan/stories/20260330113 FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas coach Vic Schaefer was down on his knee already sharing a long and tight embrace with 5-foot-6 sparkplug guard Rori Harmon even as the final seconds were winding down in a rout that ensured them one more weekend together on the court. Texas forward Madison Booker (35) shoots on Michigan forward Kendall Dudley (22). Texas guard Rori Harmon (3) steps back to shoot on Michigan guard Olivia Olson (1). Texas head coach Vic Schaefer watches against Michigan. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/29/briggs-just-like-football-big-tens-world-march-sec-is-just-living-in-it/stories/20260329119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/29/briggs-just-like-football-big-tens-world-march-sec-is-just-living-in-it/stories/20260329119#comments Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:53:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/29/briggs-just-like-football-big-tens-world-march-sec-is-just-living-in-it/stories/20260329119 Late Friday night, the chant rang through the United Center in Chicago, equal parts taunt and truth. Michigan head coach Dusty May celebrates after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament on March 29 in Chicago. Michigan's Nimari Burnett celebrates after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament on March 29 in Chicago. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/29/yaxel-lendeborg-deep-unselfish-michigan-roll-final-four-beating-tennessee/stories/20260329120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/29/yaxel-lendeborg-deep-unselfish-michigan-roll-final-four-beating-tennessee/stories/20260329120#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:40:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/29/yaxel-lendeborg-deep-unselfish-michigan-roll-final-four-beating-tennessee/stories/20260329120 CHICAGO — It was Yaxel Lendeborg, Elliot Cadeau and Aday Mara. Morez Johnson Jr., Trey McKenney and Nimari Burnett, too. The list goes on and on. Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg celebrates after defeating Tennessee. Michigan's Roddy Gayle Jr. (11), Yaxel Lendeborg (23) and Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrate. Michigan head coach Dusty May celebrates with his team after defeating Tennessee. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/28/olivia-olson-and-syla-swords-lead-michigan-louisville-sweet-16-march-madness/stories/20260328119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/28/olivia-olson-and-syla-swords-lead-michigan-louisville-sweet-16-march-madness/stories/20260328119#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:40:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/28/olivia-olson-and-syla-swords-lead-michigan-louisville-sweet-16-march-madness/stories/20260328119 FORT WORTH, Texas — Olivia Olson scored 19 points, fellow sophomore Syla Swords added 16 and No. 2 Michigan overcame a sluggish start for a 71-52 victory over Louisville in the Sweet 16 on Saturday. Michigan players celebrate a three-pointer by Olivia Olson (1) in the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Louisville on March 28 in Fort Worth, Texas. Louisville guard Imari Berry (2) and Michigan guard Brooke Q. Daniels (5) dive to the floor competing for control of a loose ball in the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament on March 28 in Fort Worth, Texas. Louisville forward Elif Istanbulluoglu (11) works to the basket against Michigan guard Olivia Olson (1) in the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament on March 28 in Fort Worth, Texas. Louisville forward MacKenly Randolph (4) makes a pass in front of Michigan guard Mila Holloway (3) in the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament on March 28 in Fort Worth, Texas. Louisville forward Laura Ziegler (0) looks to make a pass as Michigan guard Olivia Olson, right, defends in the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament on March 28 in Fort Worth, Texas. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/27/yaxel-lendeborg-stars-top-seeded-michigan-beats-alabama-90-77-sweet-16/stories/20260327137 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/27/yaxel-lendeborg-stars-top-seeded-michigan-beats-alabama-90-77-sweet-16/stories/20260327137#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:41:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/27/yaxel-lendeborg-stars-top-seeded-michigan-beats-alabama-90-77-sweet-16/stories/20260327137 CHICAGO — Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a dazzling all-around performance, and Michigan beat Alabama 90-77 on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years. Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg celebrates after making a 3-point basket. Assistant coach Kyle Churchis seen on the sidelines during the first half. Alabama's London Jemison, front, drives past Michigan's Morez Johnson Jr. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/24/michigan-mila-holloway-ncaa-tournament-sweet-16/stories/20260324087 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/24/michigan-mila-holloway-ncaa-tournament-sweet-16/stories/20260324087#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:53:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/24/michigan-mila-holloway-ncaa-tournament-sweet-16/stories/20260324087 ANN ARBOR — Michigan’s Mila Holloway is making a name for herself in March Madness. Michigan guard Mila Holloway brings the ball upcourt against Holy Cross during the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 20 in Ann Arbor. Michigan players, including Brooke Quarles Daniels, left, Olivia Olson, center, and Mila Holloway, right, celebrate in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Holy Cross on March 20 in Ann Arbor. North Carolina State guard Zamareya Jones, right, drives against Michigan guard Mila Holloway, left, during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 22 in Ann Arbor. Michigan guards Syla Swords (12), Mila Holloway (3) and Brooke Quarles Daniels, right, celebrate during the first half against North Carolina State in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 22 in Ann Arbor. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/23/yaxel-lendeborg-michigan-wolverines-sweet-16-berth/stories/20260323078 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/23/yaxel-lendeborg-michigan-wolverines-sweet-16-berth/stories/20260323078#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:34:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/23/yaxel-lendeborg-michigan-wolverines-sweet-16-berth/stories/20260323078 BUFFALO — Yaxel Lendeborg began to chuckle at the podium when Michigan center Aday Mara expressed dismay in not understanding the meaning of the word “mercenary.” Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) dunks over Saint Louis guard Quentin Jones (1) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 21 in Buffalo, N.Y. Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) reacts after a 3-point basket against Saint Louis during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 21 in Buffalo, N.Y. Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) reacts after dunking against Saint Louis during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 21 in Buffalo, N.Y. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/22/olivia-olson-scores-27-lead-michigan-92-63-win-over-nc-state-sweet-16/stories/20260322127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/22/olivia-olson-scores-27-lead-michigan-92-63-win-over-nc-state-sweet-16/stories/20260322127#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:25:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/22/olivia-olson-scores-27-lead-michigan-92-63-win-over-nc-state-sweet-16/stories/20260322127 ANN ARBOR — Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State 92-63 on Sunday and earn a spot in the women's Sweet 16. Michigan guard Olivia Olson, right, and coach Kim Barnes Arico, left, embrace in the closing moments of their win over North Carolina State. Michigan players celebrate after defeating North Carolina State. North Carolina State guard Zamareya Jones, front, and Michigan guard Brooke Quarles Daniels, back, collide. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/21/lendeborg-scores-25-midwests-top-seeded-michigan-rolls-95-72-win-st-louis/stories/20260321113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/21/lendeborg-scores-25-midwests-top-seeded-michigan-rolls-95-72-win-st-louis/stories/20260321113#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:32:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/21/lendeborg-scores-25-midwests-top-seeded-michigan-rolls-95-72-win-st-louis/stories/20260321113 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 victory over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) dunks against Saint Louis. Saint Louis center Robbie Avila (21) fights for control of the ball with Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4). Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) dunks over Saint Louis guard Quentin Jones (1). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/20/march-madness-mismatch-no-2-michigan-routs-holy-cross-83-48/stories/20260320128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/20/march-madness-mismatch-no-2-michigan-routs-holy-cross-83-48/stories/20260320128#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:59:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/20/march-madness-mismatch-no-2-michigan-routs-holy-cross-83-48/stories/20260320128 ANN ARBOR — Mila Holloway and Syla Swords each had seven points in a dominant opening quarter and combined to score 33 points, leading second-seeded Michigan to an 83-48 win over 15th-seeded Holy Cross in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Friday. Michigan guard Mila Holloway brings the ball upcourt against Holy Cross. Michigan guard Olivia Olson, right, drives against Holy Cross guard Kendall Eddy, left. Michigan guard Syla Swords, right, drives against Holy Cross guard Asia Wilson (13). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/19/morez-johnson-jr-top-seeded-michigan-roll-past-howard-101-81/stories/20260319115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/19/morez-johnson-jr-top-seeded-michigan-roll-past-howard-101-81/stories/20260319115#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:31:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/19/morez-johnson-jr-top-seeded-michigan-roll-past-howard-101-81/stories/20260319115 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) dunks the ball. Howard guard Bryce Harris, top right, blocks Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau (3). Michigan center Aday Mara (15) blocks Howard guard Bryce Harris. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/18/Michigan-women-s-basketball-team-shooting-for-a-run-in-March-Madness-with-super-sophomores-1/stories/20260318138 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/18/Michigan-women-s-basketball-team-shooting-for-a-run-in-March-Madness-with-super-sophomores-1/stories/20260318138#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:11:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/18/Michigan-women-s-basketball-team-shooting-for-a-run-in-March-Madness-with-super-sophomores-1/stories/20260318138 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan celebrated its best women's basketball players for the first time this season, honoring Diane Dietz, Katelynn Flaherty Yates and Naz Hillmon by raising maize banners to the rafters at Crisler Center with their names and numbers in blue. Michigan guard Syla Swords (12) drives on Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, March 7, in Indianapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/15/cluff-kaufman-renn-power-no-18-purdue-past-no-3-michigan-big-ten-final/stories/20260315136 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/15/cluff-kaufman-renn-power-no-18-purdue-past-no-3-michigan-big-ten-final/stories/20260315136#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:04:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/15/cluff-kaufman-renn-power-no-18-purdue-past-no-3-michigan-big-ten-final/stories/20260315136 CHICAGO — Oscar Cluff scored 21 points, Trey Kaufman-Renn had 20, and No. 18 Purdue topped No. 3 Michigan 80-72 on Sunday for the Big Ten tournament championship. Purdue center Oscar Cluff (45) dunks past Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23). Purdue head coach Matt Painter, front left, reacts to a call. Michigan center Aday Mara (15) battles for a rebound against Purdue guard Jack Benter, center right. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/13/no-3-michigan-advances-past-ohio-state-big-ten-semifinals/stories/20260314077 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/13/no-3-michigan-advances-past-ohio-state-big-ten-semifinals/stories/20260314077#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:29:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/13/no-3-michigan-advances-past-ohio-state-big-ten-semifinals/stories/20260314077 CHICAGO — Michigan coach Dusty May leaned on Elliot Cadeau in the final minutes, and freshman Trey McKenney also stepped up at times. Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau, left, goes up for a shot against Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton and center Christoph Tilly, right. Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau (3) drives to the basket against Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/11/div-class-libpagebodylinebreak-um-s-joyner-going-to-oregon-state/stories/20260312085 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/11/div-class-libpagebodylinebreak-um-s-joyner-going-to-oregon-state/stories/20260312085#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:40:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/11/div-class-libpagebodylinebreak-um-s-joyner-going-to-oregon-state/stories/20260312085 CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State on Wednesday named Michigan assistant Justin Joyner as the Beavers’ new men’s basketball coach. Michigan assistant coach Justin Joyner will finish the season with the Wolverines before becoming the head coach at Oregon State.