http://www.mail.com/people/126186-tim-hardaway-jr.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/126186-tim-hardaway-jr.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029664-robinson-mcgary-returning-to-michigan.html ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Glenn Robinson III and Mitch McGary are coming back to Michigan, hoping to form the nucleus of the Wolverines' next national title contender. Robinson and McGary announced their decisions Thursday, putting off the NBA draft to return for their sophomore seasons. Michigan has lost national player of the year Trey Burke and guard Tim... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:35:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029664-robinson-mcgary-returning-to-michigan.html 2013-04-19T01:35:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2026360-michigan-losing-hardaway-jr-to-draft.html ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is leaving the Wolverines early for the NBA draft. The 6-foot-6 junior announced his decision Wednesday. He is the second Michigan player to declare for early entry to the draft this year. National player of the year Trey Burke announced his departure Sunday. Burke and Hardaway he... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:37:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2026360-michigan-losing-hardaway-jr-to-draft.html 2013-04-17T19:37:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2018844-burke-leaving-michigan-early-nba-draft.html ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The time was right for Trey Burke. The Michigan star made it official Sunday: He's leaving the Wolverines to enter the NBA draft. The move came as no surprise after Burke was voted The Associated Press national player of the year and led Michigan to the NCAA title game as a sophomore. Burke also considered going... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:32:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2018844-burke-leaving-michigan-early-nba-draft.html 2013-04-14T19:32:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2006800-finals-watch-bluegrass-glory-louisville-wins.html ATLANTA (AP) — Around the Final Four and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the games. BLUEGRASS STATE GLORY The state of Kentucky is 2-for-2. The Louisville Cardinals will be taking the second consecutive NCAA nationa... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:37:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2006800-finals-watch-bluegrass-glory-louisville-wins.html 2013-04-09T04:37:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2004702-louisville-michigan-to-create-lasting-bond.html ATLANTA (AP) — Rick Pitino knows how lasting one more win would be. It would give everyone a reason to stay connected. It would create a lifetime bond. To drive that point home, the Louisville coach showed his team the documentary on North Carolina State's improbable title in 1983, the one that left coach Jim Valvano running around the court looking despe... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:18:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2004702-louisville-michigan-to-create-lasting-bond.html 2013-04-08T07:18:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2004016-louisville-michigan-escape-shadows-final.html ATLANTA (AP) — The hoops teams at Louisville and Michigan are used to being overlooked. The Cardinals may be a national powerhouse, but they're still considered second fiddle in their own state. The Kentucky Wildcats are the blue bloods of the bluegrass, while Louisville settles for being viewed as more of a blue-collar school. The Mic... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:35:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2004016-louisville-michigan-escape-shadows-final.html 2013-04-07T22:35:55Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003252-louisville-will-play-michigan-ncaa-title.html ATLANTA (AP) — Start studying, Louisville. Michigan spoiled what would have been one heck of a going-away party for the Big East on Saturday night, beating Syracuse 61-56 to earn a spot in Monday night's championship game against top-seeded Louisville. Now the Cardinals have less than 48 hours to get ready for a team they haven't played since 1978. ... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 05:05:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003252-louisville-will-play-michigan-ncaa-title.html 2013-04-07T05:05:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003228-michigan-downs-syracuse-61-56-ncaa-semifinal.html ATLANTA (AP) — Michigan is more than just five fabulous players. No, this is quite a team — all the way down the roster. Fearlessly attacking Syracuse's suffocating zone in the first half, getting big contributions off the bench, and hanging on for dear life at the end, the Wolverines advanced to the national championship game with a 61-56 victory over th... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:55:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003228-michigan-downs-syracuse-61-56-ncaa-semifinal.html 2013-04-07T04:55:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2001258-contrasting-styles-display-syracuse-michigan.html ATLANTA (AP) — Michigan brushes off any comparisons to the Fab Five. Besides, the Wolverines have a chance to do something that group never did. Win a national championship. Michigan, making its first Final Four appearance since the Fab Five era, takes on suffocating Syracuse in a national semifinal Saturday night that presents a clear contrast in styles.... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:40:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2001258-contrasting-styles-display-syracuse-michigan.html 2013-04-06T07:40:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1989692-michigan-rolls-final-four-beats-fla-79-59.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Trey Burke and Michigan had the perfect response for everyone who said they were too young or not tough enough to make it all the way to Atlanta. The championship trophy for the South Region is headed back to Ann Arbor, while another fabulous group of young Wolverines is going to the Final Four. Led by Burke and sharp-shooting guar... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:12:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1989692-michigan-rolls-final-four-beats-fla-79-59.html 2013-04-01T00:12:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1987816-burke-leads-um-rally-kansas-87-85-ot.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Trey Burke kept alive Michigan's deepest NCAA tournament run since the Fab Five era nearly 20 years ago with a shot the Wolverines won't soon forget. Call it the Fab 3. The sophomore standout scored all 23 of his points in the second half and overtime, including a long, tying 3-pointer in the final moments of regulation as Michigan... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 07:46:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1987816-burke-leads-um-rally-kansas-87-85-ot.html 2013-03-30T07:46:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1985660-michigan-top-seeded-ku-return-to-sweet-16.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Michigan coach John Beilein briefly lost track of how long it's been since the Wolverines reached the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament. Sixteen years, he said. No, 18. Wait. 19. He was right the third time, but here's how to make it a little simpler. The Fab Five era of the early 1990s was the last time the No. 4 seed Wolverines ... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:57:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1985660-michigan-top-seeded-ku-return-to-sweet-16.html 2013-03-28T22:57:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1975216-family-connections-big-ncaa-tournament.html AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Tim Hardaway Jr. can take the questions in stride at this point. Any time Michigan is in the national spotlight, his familiar name stands out — and the queries about his father seem inevitable. "It was hard just to try to follow his footsteps, and you try not to worry about it," Hardaway said. "You try to leave a legacy of your ... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:37:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1975216-family-connections-big-ncaa-tournament.html 2013-03-23T17:37:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1971632-robinson-michigan-beat-south-dakota-71-56.html AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Trey Burke hit the ground with a thud, and a rough night suddenly turned downright painful. The Michigan star left the court for a bit but came back pretty quickly. No big deal — Burke was OK, and his teammates had this game under control. Glenn Robinson III scored 21 points and Mitch McGary added 13 points and nine rebounds, he... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:54:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1971632-robinson-michigan-beat-south-dakota-71-56.html 2013-03-22T04:54:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1958208-wisconsin-beats-michigan-68-59-b10-tournament.html CHICAGO (AP) — Wisconsin just kept missing. The Badgers were icy cold from long range, simple layups a risky proposition. And they only trailed by three at the break. When Ben Brust and Co. finally found their stroke, it was all over for Michigan. Brust scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half and No. 22 Wisconsin knocked off the sixth-ranked Wolveri... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:48:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1958208-wisconsin-beats-michigan-68-59-b10-tournament.html 2013-03-15T21:48:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1955548-michigan-beats-penn-st-83-66-b10-tourney.html CHICAGO (AP) — Trey Burke scored 21 points and No. 6 Michigan beat Penn State 83-66 in the first round of the Big Ten tournament on Thursday, avenging a shocking loss to the Nittany Lions during the regular season. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Nik Stauskas each had 15 points for the Wolverines (26-6), who will play fourth-seeded Wisconsin in the quarterfinals on ... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:44:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1955548-michigan-beats-penn-st-83-66-b10-tourney.html 2013-03-14T21:44:28Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1920958-penn-st-upsets-no-4-michigan-84-78-1st-b10-win.html STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Jermaine Marshall was trapped, surrounded by giddy fans who rushed the court after witnessing Penn State's unlikely upset of No. 4 Michigan. It was about the only time that anyone could contain the Nittany Lions' gritty guard down the stretch of the 84-78 win Wednesday night over the Wolverines. Marshall scored 25 points and hit ... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:57:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1920958-penn-st-upsets-no-4-michigan-84-78-1st-b10-win.html 2013-02-28T08:57:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1920624-penn-upsets-no-4-michigan-84-78.html STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State coach Patrick Chambers kept saying all winter that his team was close to winning a Big Ten game even as the league losses piled up. Momentum finally bounced the Nittany Lions' way on Wednesday night against one of their toughest foes of the season. Jermaine Marshall scored 25 points and hit a key layup with 1:06 left t... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:40:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1920624-penn-upsets-no-4-michigan-84-78.html 2013-02-28T03:40:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1917338-nba-sons-making-their-mark-college-basketball.html There are some familiar NBA names lighting up college basketball courts this season. Curry, Hardaway, Hawkins, Howard, Mason and Robinson. Below the sons of six former NBA players who are having strong seasons this year. And there are often shades of their fathers' games in their play, whether it's their knack for scoring in bunches, knocking down 3-point... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:06:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1917338-nba-sons-making-their-mark-college-basketball.html 2013-02-26T21:06:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1888370-no-8-michigan-routs-no-4-michigan-75-52.html EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State has muddled through much of its season, finding ways to win games short on style with gritty substance. The eighth-ranked Spartans, though, showed their potential in an impressive 75-52 win over No. 4 Michigan on Tuesday night in the rivalry's first matchup of top 10 teams. "The sky is the limit," guard Keith Appl... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1888370-no-8-michigan-routs-no-4-michigan-75-52.html 2013-02-13T07:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1885488-big-ten-biggie-no-8-mich-st-hosts-no-4-michigan.html EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — For the first time in the history of the series, Michigan and Michigan State will play each other while ranked among the top 10. Bragging rights won't be the only thing at stake Tuesday night when the eighth-ranked Spartans (20-4, 9-2 Big Ten) host the fourth-ranked Wolverines (21-3, 8-3) in the first matchup of 20-win teams in ... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1885488-big-ten-biggie-no-8-mich-st-hosts-no-4-michigan.html 2013-02-12T07:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1884746-thrilling-finishes-upsets-fuel-big-10.html The Big Ten may well be the best league in the nation. It has certainly been one of the most fun to watch this season. The depth of the conference — which has three top 10 teams, five in the Top 25 and eight with at least 15 wins — has led to dozens of high-profile matchups and the most entertaining season in recent memory. It's all whetted the appetite f... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1884746-thrilling-finishes-upsets-fuel-big-10.html 2013-02-11T21:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1880858-wisconsin-beats-no-3-michigan-65-62-ot.html MADISON, Wis. (AP) — When Ben Brust tied the game at the end of regulation with a shot just from just inside midcourt, his teammate Mike Bruesewitz looked over at Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan and saw something unusual. His coach had both his arms in the air. "You know when he shows some emotion, you've done something pretty special," Bruesewitz said. Brust hit... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 03:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1880858-wisconsin-beats-no-3-michigan-65-62-ot.html 2013-02-10T03:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1877018-title-favorites-tough-to-find-mens-basketball.html Indiana climbed its way to No. 1 this week, back where it started the season. Fitting with the way this season has gone, the Hoosiers aren't likely to be there long after losing on a buzzer beater to Illinois on Thursday night. So far in this season of parity, No. 1 is no fun. Get to the top — or even close to it — and chances are a letdown is coming. ... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1877018-title-favorites-tough-to-find-mens-basketball.html 2013-02-08T19:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1871706-no-3-michigan-edges-no-10-ohio-76-74-ot.html ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Tim Hardaway Jr. and Trey Burke made nearly every shot they took from 3-point range in the second half. When that somehow wasn't enough, Michigan's talented tandem sealed a win with a little desperation on defense. Hardaway blocked Ohio State's Aaron Craft on the final play, giving the third-ranked Wolverines a 76-74 overtime win o... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 07:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1871706-no-3-michigan-edges-no-10-ohio-76-74-ot.html 2013-02-06T07:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1871482-no-3-michigan-beats-no-10-ohio-76-74-ot.html ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Tim Hardaway Jr. kept Michigan in the game when the Wolverines weren't playing a whole lot of defense. Then he ended it by smothering Ohio State's final chance of overtime. Hardaway brought his team back with a relentless streak of 3-point shooting, and his blocked shot gave No. 3 Michigan an exhilarating 76-74 victory over No. 10 ... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1871482-no-3-michigan-beats-no-10-ohio-76-74-ot.html 2013-02-06T04:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1864934-no-3-indiana-beats-no-1-michigan-81-73.html BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The No. 1 chants rained down from the student section even before Saturday's game ended. By Monday afternoon, it should be official. Cody Zeller finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Victor Oladipo added 15 points, leading the third-ranked Hoosiers to an 81-73 victory against No. 1 Michigan on a day that the nation's top tw... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 05:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1864934-no-3-indiana-beats-no-1-michigan-81-73.html 2013-02-03T05:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1850014-michigan-case-no-1-with-74-60-win.html CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Possible No. 1 ranking? Yeah, that's nice, Michigan's Trey Burke said Sunday outside the locker room at Illinois' Assembly Hall. But after the win that should give the No. 2 Wolverines their first top ranking since the 1992-93 season, the sophomore guard wanted to talk defense and what a team does when one of its big, defensive rock... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1850014-michigan-case-no-1-with-74-60-win.html 2013-01-28T01:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1802686-no-2-michigan-rolls-iowa-95-67.html ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Trey Burke rushed into the frontcourt, trying to take advantage of a 2-on-1 break. At the last moment, he softly lobbed the ball toward the rim, where Glenn Robinson III slammed it through the hoop. That was the beginning of Michigan's latest offensive clinic, a highlight reel of dunks, 3-pointers, smooth ball handling and smart pa... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1802686-no-2-michigan-rolls-iowa-95-67.html 2013-01-06T20:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1781078-college-basketballs-best-.html Kentucky's Anthony Davis was pretty much everyone's choice as the national player of the year last season. This season, at least as it nears the midpoint, the player of the year honor appears to be up for grabs. Though there are a few players who might be considered front-runners, there are roughly two dozen, maybe more, who could be considered the best i... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1781078-college-basketballs-best-.html 2012-12-21T08:17:00Z