The 2022–23 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan during the 2022–23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The season marked the program's 107th season and its 106th consecutive year as a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Wolverines were led by fourth-year head coach Juwan Howard, and played their home games for the 56th consecutive year at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Previous season The Wolverines finished the 2021–22 season 19–15, 11–9 in Big Ten play to finish in a tie for seventh place. As the No. 8 seed in the Big Ten tournament, they lost to Indiana in the second round. The Wolverines received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as the No. 11 seed in the South region, where they defeated Colorado State, and Tennessee to advance to their fifth straight Sweet Sixteen. In the Sweet Sixteen, they lost to Villanova.
Offseason
Departures Michigan Departures 55 G 6'1" 175 Spring Grove, PA Graduated 12 G 6'0" 200 New Orleans, LA Declared for NBA draft 23 F 6'8" 240 East Lansing, MI Transferred to VCU 0 G 6'6" 220 Brooklyn, NY Graduated 44 F 6'10" 240 Holt, MI Graduated 4 G 6'1" 190 Ann Arbor, MI Graduated 10 G 6'1" 195 Henderson, NV Transferred to Arizona State 14 F 6'11" 210 Paris, France Declared for NBA Draft 22 F 6'8" 205 Mississauga, Ontario Declared for NBA Draft 3 G 6’5” 180 Toledo, OH Transferred to VCU
Acquisitions
Incoming transfers
Michigan incoming transfers Joey Baker 15 SF 6'7" 205 GS Fayetteville, North Carolina Duke Jaelin Llewellyn 3 PG 6'2" 190 GS Mono, Ontario Princeton
Recruiting classes On Jun 17, 2021, Michigan received its first class of 2022 commitment from four-star point guard Dug McDaniel. On August 5, Michigan received its second commitment of the 2022 class, four-star center Tarris Reed. On October 5, Michigan received its third commitment of the 2022 class, four-star power forward Gregg Glenn III. On October 13, Michigan received its fourth commitment of the 2022 class, four-star small forward Jett Howard. At that time, Michigan's recruiting class was ranked the best in the Big Ten, and sixth in the country, according to 247Sports.
2022 recruiting class
2023 recruiting class
Roster
Regular season November Michigan began the season on November 7 with a 75–56 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne. Michigan was led by Hunter Dickinson with a game-high 22 points and 12 rebounds, for his 18th career double-double, while Jett Howard added 21 points. Dickinson reached 1,000 career points on a free throw with 3:43 remaining in the first half, becoming the 57th Wolverine to reach the milestone. On November 11, Michigan defeated Eastern Michigan 88–83. Michigan was led by Dickinson with a game-high 31 points, while Terrance Williams II added 18 points and a career-high 11 rebounds for his first career double-double. Dickinson tied a career-high with 13 field goals made on 17 attempts. On November 14, Dickinson and Howard were named the Big Ten Player of the Week and Big Ten Freshman of the Week, respectively. Dickinson averaged 26.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocked shots, while Howard averaged 15.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.5 blocked shots in Michigan's two victories last week. On November 16, Michigan defeated Pittsburgh 91–60 in the semifinals of the Legends Classic. Michigan was led by Howard with a game-high 17 points, while Kobe Bufkin and Joey Baker added 14 points each, and Dickinson added 11 points and seven rebounds. With seven rebounds, Dickinson became the 46th Wolverine to reach the 500 rebounds milestone. After reaching 1,000 points in the season-opener against Purdue Fort Wayne, he became the 31st member of Michigan's 1000 point/500 rebound club. The next day Michigan lost to Arizona State 87–62 in the Legends Classic championship game. Michigan was led by Dickinson with 14 points, while Howard added 12 points. On November 20, Michigan defeated Ohio 70–66 in overtime. Michigan was led by Dickinson with a game-high 24 points and 14 rebounds for his 19th career double-double, while Howard added 14 points and a career-high four blocks, and Jaelin Llewellyn added 10 points. On November 23, Michigan defeated Jackson State 78–68. Michigan was led by Howard with a game-high 19 points, while Williams added 11 points, Bufkin added 10 points and a career-high three blocks, and Dickinson added nine points and 12 rebounds, one-point shy of a double-double. Michigan's defense blocked 13 shots, tied for the second-most in a single game in program history. On November 29, Michigan lost to (No. 3 AP Poll/No. 3 Coaches Poll) Virginia 70–68 in the ACC–Big Ten Challenge. Michigan was led by Dickinson with a game-high 23 points, while Howard added 15 points and Bufkin added 11 points. This was Howard's fifth consecutive game scoring in double figures.
December On December 4, Michigan lost to (No. 19 AP Poll/No. 18 Coaches Poll) Kentucky 73–69 in the Basketball Hall of Fame London Showcase. Michigan was led by Dickinson with a game-high 23 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks, while Howard added 16 points and Bufkin added 11 points. During the game Llewellyn suffered a season-ending ACL injury in his left knee. On December 8, Michigan defeated Minnesota 90–75 in its Big Ten Conference season opener. Michigan was led by Dickinson with a game-high 19 points, while Bufkin and Dug McDaniel added a career-high 15 points each, and Howard added 14 points. McDaniel made his first career start, replacing the injured Llewellyn. On December 17, Michigan defeated Lipscomb 83–75. Michigan was led by Bufkin with a career-high 22 points, while Howard added 19 points, Dickinson added 15 points, Williams II added 11 points, and McDaniel added seven points and a career-high eight rebounds. On December 21, Michigan lost to North Carolina 80–76 in the Jumpman Invitational. Michigan was led by Bufkin with 22 points, while Howard added 17 points, and Williams II added eight points and a career-high-tying 11 rebounds. On December 30, Michigan lost to Central Michigan 63–61 in their final non-conference game. Michigan was led by Bufkin with 16 points, while Dickinson added 13 points, Howard added 12 points, his tenth consecutive game scoring in double-figures, and McDaniel added 10 points. Baker appeared in his 100th career game after checking in off the bench in the first half. He appeared in 88 games with Duke before transferring to Michigan this season.
January On January 1, Michigan defeated Maryland 81–46. Michigan was led by Dickinson with a season-high 32 points and 12 rebounds for his 20th career double-double, while Williams II added 11 points. Michigan's defense held Maryland to just 13 first-half points, which tied the program record for fewest first-half points allowed. The Wolverines's opened the game on a 17–0 scoring run, including shooting 7-for-7 from the field. On January 4, Michigan defeated Penn State 79–69. Michigan was led by Dickinson with 17 points, while Bufkin and Howard added 14 points each, and McDaniel added 12 points. On January 7, Michigan lost their rivalry game against Michigan State 59–53. Michigan was led by Dickinson with a game-high 18 points, while Bufkin added 15 points and three steals, and Howard added 10 points. On January 12, Michigan lost to Iowa 93–84 in overtime. Michigan was led by Howard with a career-high 34 points, behind seven three-pointers, while McDaniel added 12 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and Dickinson added 12 points and 13 rebounds for his 21st career double-double. Howard matched his career high in points (21), field goals made (8) and three-pointers made (5) in the first half alone. Howard's 34 points were the most by a Wolverine since Daniel Horton scored 34 in 2006. On January 15, Michigan defeated Northwestern 85–78. Michigan was led by Bufkin with 20 points, while McDaniel added a career-high 17 points, Howard added 16 points, and Dickinson added 10 points and a career-high tying 15 rebounds for his 22nd career double-double. With his double-double Dickinson passed Cazzie Russell for 17th all-time in Michigan program history. On January 19, Michigan lost to Maryland 64–58. Michigan was led by Dickinson with 19 points, and ten rebounds for his 23rd career double-double, while Howard added 13 points, and Williams II added nine points and a career-high 13 rebounds, one-point shy of a double-double. On January 22, Michigan defeated Minnesota 60–56. Michigan was led by Dickinson with a game-high 23 points, and nine rebounds, while Bufkin added 12 points, and McDaniel added ten points and a career-high tying eight rebounds. Jett Howard exited the game in the first half with a left ankle injury and did not return. On January 26, Michigan lost to (No. 1 AP Poll/No. 1 Coaches Poll) Purdue 75–70. Michigan was led by Dickinson with a game-high 21 points and seven rebounds, while Bufkin added 16 points and Baker added 11 points in his first start as a Wolverine, replacing the injured Howard. On January 29, Michigan lost to Penn State 83–61. Michigan was led by Jett Howard with 21 points, behind five three-pointers, while Bufkin added eight points and six rebounds and Jace Howard added a career-high six points.
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