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Previous Season Recap​

  • In 2024‑25, Michigan finished 27–10 (14–6) winning the Big Ten tournament in Dusty May’s first season as head coach of the program
  • They entered the NCAA tournament as a No. 5 seed but were eliminated in the Sweet Sixteen by No. 1 overall seed Auburn
  • Ranked No. 10 in the final AP Poll

Offseason & Roster Moves​

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Departures
  • Danny Wolf (NBA Draft)
  • Vlad Goldin and Rubin Jones (graduation)
  • Tre Donaldson, Jace Howard, Sam Walters, Phat Phat Brooks, and Justin Pippen (transfer portal)
Incoming Players
  • Transfer portal additions: Yaxel Lendeborg (UAB; 1 year of eligibility), Elliot Cadeau (North Carolina; 2 years of eligibility) Aday Mara (UCLA; 2 years of eligibility), and Morez Johnson Jr. (Illinois; 3 years of eligibility)
  • Freshmen: Oscar Goodman (redshirted last season), Winters Grady, Trey McKenney, Malick Kordel (Germany), and Patrick Liburd (to redshirt this season)
Current Roster
  • #0 G/F Ricky Liburd 6’4” (Fr.)
  • #1 G Trey McKenney 6’4” (Fr.)
  • #2 G L.J. Cason 6’2” (So.)
  • #3 G Elliot Cadeau 6'1" (Jr.)
  • #4 G/F Nimari Burnett 6'5" (Gr.)
  • #5 F Oscar Goodman 6'7" (r-Fr.)
  • #10 G/F Winters Grady 6'6" (Fr.)
  • #11 G/F Roddy Gayle Jr. 6'5" (Sr.)
  • #15 C Aday Mara 7'3" (Jr.)
  • #21 C/F Morez Johnson Jr. 6'9" (So.)
  • #23 F Yaxel Lendeborg 6'9" (Gr.)
  • #32 C Malick Kordel 7'2" (Fr.)
  • #42 F Will Tschetter 6'8" (Gr.)

    Walk-ons
  • #7 G Howard Eisley Jr. 6'0" (So.)
  • #12 G/F Charlie May 6'5" (Sr.)
  • #13 F Harrison Hochberg 6'7" (Jr.)

Preseason Expectations​

  • Michigan is ranked No. 7 in the preseason AP Poll
  • Yaxel Lendeborg was selected to the preseason All‑Big Ten team
  • ESPN bracketology projected Michigan as a No. 2 seed with this roster

Schedule​


Date​
Time​
Opponent​
Location​
TV​
Preseason​
October 17, 20256:00 PMCincinnati (Ex.)Ann Arbor, Mich.L, 98-100
October 25, 20257:00 PMat St. John's (Ex.)New York, NYW, 96-94 OT
Regular Season​
November 3, 20258:30 PMOaklandAnn Arbor, Mich.W, 121-78
November 11, 20256:30 PMvs. Wake ForestDetroit, Mich.W, 85-84 OT
November 14, 20259:00 PMat TCUFort Worth, Tex.W, 67-63
November 19, 20256:30 PMMiddle TennesseeAnn Arbor, Mich.W, 86-61
Players Era Festival​
November 24, 202510:30 PMvs. San Diego St.Las Vegas, Nev.W, 94-54
November 25, 20258:30 PMvs. AuburnLas Vegas, Nev.W, 102-72
November 26, 20259:30 PMvs. GonzagaLas Vegas, Nev.W, 101-61
December 6, 20254:00 PMRutgersAnn Arbor, Mich.W, 101-60
December 9, 20256:30 PMVillanovaAnn Arbor, Mich.W, 89-61
December 13, 20258:00 PMat MarylandCollege Park, Md.FOX
December 21, 20254:00 PMLaSalleAnn Arbor, Mich.Peacock
December 29, 20257:00 PMMcNeeseAnn Arbor, Mich.B1G+
January 2, 20267:00 PMUSCAnn Arbor, Mich.Peacock
January 6, 20267:00 PMat Penn StateState College, PAFS1
January 10, 20261/2:00 PMWisconsinAnn Arbor, Mich.CBS
January 14, 202610:30 PMat WashingtonSeattle, Wash.BTN
January 17, 20264:00 PMat OregonEugene, Ore.NBC
January 20, 20267:00 PMIndianaAnn Arbor, Mich.Peacock
January 23, 20268:00 PMOhio StateAnn Arbor, Mich.FOX
January 27, 20267:00 PMNebraskaAnn Arbor, Mich.Peacock
January 30, 20268:00 PMat SpartyEast Lansing, Mich.FOX
February 5, 20266:30 PMPenn StateAnn Arbor, Mich.FS1
February 8, 20261:00 PMat Ohio StateColumbus, OhioCBS
February 11, 20268:30 PMat NorthwesternEvanston, Ill.BTN
February 14, 20261:00 PMUCLAAnn Arbor, Mich.CBS
February 17, 20266:30 PMat PurdueWest Lafayette, Ind.Peacock
February 21, 20266:30 PMvs. DukeWashington D.C.ESPN
February 24, 20268:30 PMMinnesotaAnn Arbor, Mich.BTN
February 27, 20268:00 PMat IllinoisChampaign, Ill.FOX
March 5, 20268:00 PMat IowaIowa City, IowaPeacock
March 8, 20264:30 PMSpartyAnn Arbor, Mich.CBS
Big Ten Tournament​
March 10--15, 2026United Center (Chicago)BTN and CBS


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Cutting Down the Nets with Swords | 2025‑26 Michigan Wolverines Women’s Basketball Discussion​

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Previous Season Recap​

  • In 2024‑25, Michigan finished 23–11 (11–7) lead by senior captains Jordan Hobbs, Greta Kampschroeder, and the freshman trio: Syla Swords, Olivia Olson and Mila Holloway
  • They entered the NCAA tournament as a No. 6 seed, managing to defeat Iowa State in the first round, but were eliminated in the second round by Hannah Hidalgo and Notre Dame
  • Syla Swords and Olivia Olson were both named to the All-Big Ten second team and Olivia was co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year
  • Ranked No. 25 in the final AP Poll

Offseason & Roster Moves​

Departures
  • Jordan Hobbs and Greta Kampschroeder (graduation)
  • Yulia Grabovskaia (transfer portal)
Incoming Players
  • Transfer portal additions: Kendall Dudley (UCLA; 3 years eligibility) and Ashley Sofilkanich (Bucknell; 2 year eligibility)
  • Freshman: McKenzie Mathurin, Jessica Fields, and Ciara Byars
Current Roster
  • #1 G Olivia Olson 6'1 (So.)
  • #2 G Macy Brown 6'0" (Jr.)
  • #3 G Mila Holloway 5'10" (So.)
  • #5 G Brooke Quarles-Daniels 5'7" (Sr.)
  • #7 F Jessica Fields 6'1" (Fr.)
  • #12 G Syla Swords 6'0" (So.)
  • #15 F Ashley Sofilkanich 6'3" (Jr.)
  • #20 F Alyssa Crockett 6'2" (Sr.)
  • #21 F Ally VanTimmeren 6'2" (Gr.)
  • #22 G/F Kendall Dudley 6'2" (So.)
  • #23 F Ciara Byars 6'2" (Fr.)
  • #25 G McKenzie Mathurin 5'10" (Fr.)
  • #33 G/F Te’Yala Delfosse 6'3" (So.)
  • #34 F Aaiyanna Dunbar 6'2" (So.)

Preseason Expectations​

  • Michigan is ranked No. 13 in the preseason AP Poll
  • Sophmores Olivia Olson and Syla Swords were selected to the preseason All‑Big Ten team
  • Ashley Sofilkanich, Patriot League Player of the Year, is expected to help address Michigan’s size issues from a season ago
  • ESPN bracketology projected Michigan as a No. 4 seed, giving them the privilege of hosting the first two rounds of the tournament at Crisler Center

Schedule​

Date​
Time​
Opponent​
Location​
TV​
Preseason​
October 30, 20257:00 PMFerris State (Ex.)Ann Arbor, Mich.W, 108-58
Regular Season​
November 4, 20257:00 PMCanisiusAnn Arbor, Mich.W, 100-40
November 9, 202512:00 PMHarvardAnn Arbor, Mich.W, 84-55
November 15, 20254:00 PMvs. Notre DameDetroit, Mich.W, 93-54
November 18, 20257:00 PMBinghamtonAnn Arbor, Mich.W, 120-50
Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase
November 21, 20258:00 PMvs. UConnUncasville, Conn.L, 69-72
November 23, 202512:00 PMvs. SyracuseUncasville, Conn.W, 81-55
November 26, 20255:00 PMat Detroit MercyDetroit, Mich.W, 102-53
December 3, 20257:00 PMCentral MichiganAnn Arbor, Mich.W, 82-40
December 7, 202512:00 PMPurdueAnn Arbor, Mich.W, 104-56
December 13, 202512:00 PMAkronAnn Arbor, Mich.B1G+
December 21, 202512:00 PMOaklandAnn Arbor, Mich.B1G+
December 29, 20253:00 PMat OregonEugene, OreFS1
January 1, 202612:00 PMat WashingtonSeattle, Wash.BTN
January 5, 20266:30 PMMinnesotaAnn Arbor, Mich.BTN
January 8, 20266:00 PMat Penn StateState College, Pa.B1G+
January 11, 20262:00 PMWisconsinAnn Arbor, Mich.B1G+
January 15, 20267:00 PMIllinoisAnn Arbor, Mich.Peacock
January 19, 20262:30 PMvs. VanderbiltNewark, N.J.FOX
January 22, 20266:00 PMRutgersPiscataway, N.J.BTN
January 25, 20262:00 PMUSCAnn Arbor, Mich.BTN
January 29, 20267:00 PMat IndianaBloomington, Ind.Peacock
February 1, 202612:00 PMat SpartyEast Lansing, Mich.FS1
February 4, 20267:00 PMNebraskaAnn Arbor, Mich.B1G+
February 8, 20263:00 PMUCLAAnn Arbor, Mich.FOX
February 12, 20267:00 PMat NorthwesternEvanston, Ill.Peacock
February 15, 20264:00 PMSpartyAnn Arbor, Mich.FS1
February 22, 202610:00 AM/12:00 PMat IowaIowa City, IowaFOX or FS1
February 25, 20268:00 PMat Ohio StateColumbus, OhioPeacock
February 28, 20262:30 PMMarylandAnn Arbor, Mich.FOX
Big Ten Tournament​
March 4--8, 2026Indianapolis, Ind.TBD


Dates:

1/11 for Diane Dietz

1/25 for Katelynn Flaherty

2/15 for Naz Hillmon
 
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Yaxel didn't start, broadcasters just said it was because of a minor hand injury but he's coming off the bench... What?

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There's not much to takeaway from this game considering the competition is vastly inferior. The biggest thing was the turnovers and they were all very unselfish moving the ball, basically they looked like a Beilein team. Trey McKenney had the type of game that should do wonders for his confidence. LJ was out with an injury, so we'll have to wait and see how he looks this season.
 
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There's not much to takeaway from this game considering the competition is vastly inferior. The biggest thing was the turnovers and they were all very unselfish moving the ball, basically they looked like a Beilein team. Trey McKenney had the type of game that should do wonders for his confidence. LJ was out with an injury, so we'll have to wait and see how he looks this season.
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Tied the Michigan record for 3’s in a game.
 
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More turnovers (45) than points (40) is disgusting and Canisius isn't a good team, so there's not anything to takeaway from this game other than I think Swords is still adjusting to wearing the mask. Mila Holloway lead the way with 21 points 8 assists and 7 steals.
 
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Harvard is a well coached team and they've been a quality midmajor under Carrie Moore, former Michigan assistant, and they put up a good fight for stretches despite being outmatched. The only takeaways were Sofilkanich is clearly the 4th best player on the team and the rebounding was lacking when she wasn't on the floor, which was more often than what will be appropriate in the serious games.

The first major test will be Notre Dame in Detroit, 15 November at 4:00 PM on NBC.


On the men's side, as of this post there's still a half off sale for tickets to Tuesday's Wake Forest game in Detroit. You have to buy at least two tickets though, so treat the veteran in your life to a game or something.

 
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Turnovers (17 vs 20 assists), free throw shooting (25/37 67.6%), 3pt shooting (4/25 16.6%), and honestly rebounding, given the size advantage, (UM 50 vs WF 47) were awful. It's obviously too early to even pretend to overreact, but there's probably a reason WF was picked to finish 11th in the ACC.

On the positive side, had Michigan hit their free throws they win comfortably. Or had they shot a meager 30% from 3 they win comfortably, they bricked good looks. Lastly, for the love of God, please don't let Aday Mara end up on the Spurs whenever he goes pro.
 
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