2015–16 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team explained

Mode:Basketball
Year:2015–16
Team:Michigan Wolverines
Logo Alt:A blue block M with maize-colored borders and the word Michigan across the middle.
Conference:Big Ten Conference
Short Conf:Big Ten
Record:23–13
Conf Record:10–8
Bowl Result:First Round
Hc Year:9th

The 2015–16 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team played its home games in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the 49th consecutive year at the Crisler Center, which has a capacity of 12,707. This season marked the program's 100th season and its 99th consecutive year as a member of the Big Ten Conference. The team was led by 9th year head coach John Beilein. Because this was Michigan's 100th season, the team was known as Squad 100 or Team 100

The 2014–15 Wolverines had entered the season coming off the school's winningest two-year stretch in history,[1] but it did not reach the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament after losing starters Caris LeVert and Derrick Walton to season-ending injuries in January.[2] [3] [4] The 2015–16 team follows the first season in five years in which the school did not make the NCAA Tournament.[5] In addition to the season-ending injuries for LeVert and Walton the prior season, the team was coming off an offseason which saw Spike Albrecht and Zak Irvin have surgeries.[6] Albrecht retired from the sport in December, although he later changed his mind. Later that month, Levert had an injury that ended his season. He only played in one conference game. He led the team in many statistical categories at the time of his injury and made midseason watchlists for various major national awards.

The team won two games in the 2016 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament and one in the play-in game versus Tulsa, also known as the First Four. The Wolverines finished the season 23–13. Following the season, Walton and Irvin were among the All-Big Ten conference honorees. Walton was a third team selection by the coaches and honorable mention selection by the media. Irvin was an honorable mention selection by both.

2015–16 recruits

On March 11, 2015, Michigan offered a scholarship to German Euroleague player Moritz "Moe" Wagner and he committed to Michigan on April 5.[7] [8] Brent Hibbitts accepted a preferred walk-on role with the class of 2015 over scholarships from Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Vermont, Appalachian State and American University.[9]

Future recruits

2016–17

On August 7, 2014, Jon Teske, who lived in the Grand Rapids, Michigan suburb Grandville until he was 10 and his family moved to Medina, Ohio, committed to Michigan via Twitter.[10] [11] On April 16, 2015, Austin Davis of Onsted, Michigan committed to Michigan.[12] [13] On May 11, Tyus Battle committed to Michigan.[14] At the time of Battle's signing, the entire set of scholarships for the class of 2016 seemed to be allocated.[15] On June 19, Battle decommitted from Michigan.[16] On July 28, Ibi Watson committed to Michigan from Caris LeVert's alma mater Pickerington High School Central.[17] On September 9, Xavier Simpson committed to the team. At the time he was ranked as the number 66 player and number 12 point guard by ESPN, number 55 and number 12 by Scout.com and number 87 player and number 44 guard by Rivals.com, making him the number 69 player and 13 point guard by 247Sports.com.[18] [19] Davis, Teske, Watson and Simpson all signed their National Letters of Intent on November 11, 2015.[20]

Among the accomplishments of the recruits are Simpson earning the 2015 Ohio Associated Press Division I Player of the Year and Davis earning the 2015 Michigan Associated Press Class B Player of the Year awards as juniors as well as Simpson's 2014 Ohio Division III state championship.[20] [21] [22]

2017–18

On October 23, 2015, four-star recruit Jordan Poole became the first commitment for the Class of 2017 after a home gym visit from Beilein and assistant coach Jordan and multiple Michigan campus visits. Poole had several competing offers including Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Memphis, Marquette, and Auburn.[23] [24] [25]

Departures

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes
44 6'7" 245 Graduated with eligibility remaining; transferred to Indiana
30 6'6" 215 Ended playing career on medical advice

In June 2015, Max Bielfeldt announced that he had decided to use his redshirt year to play for the 2015–16 Indiana Hoosiers after the Hoosiers dismissed two forwards from the team the month before. Bielfeldt had considered several midwest schools and DePaul, Nebraska and Iowa State were his other finalists.[26]

Preseason

In April 2015, Spike Albrecht had offseason surgery on his right hip to correct for a genetic condition that may also necessitate left hip surgery.[27] [28] Following the 2015 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament several pollsters (including ESPN,[29] USA Today,[30] NBC Sports[31]) omitted Michigan from the expected preseason top 25, however some that immediately projected Caris LeVert to return to Michigan included Michigan in the rankings: CBS Sports (#18)[32] and Sports Illustrated (#16).[33] Bleacher Report ranked Michigan at 25 noting lower expectations if LeVert declared himself eligible for the 2015 NBA draft.[34] On April 21, LeVert announced that he would return for his senior season.[35] [36] That same day, Max Bielfeldt was released from his athletic scholarship with one year of eligibility remaining.[37] Despite all 13 of its scholarships being committed at the time, Michigan continued to recruit five-star 2015 McDonald's All-American Jaylen Brown and four-star Kenny Williams for the class of 2015.[38]

A scholarship for one of the potential recruits became available on April 27, when Beilein and rising sophomore Austin Hatch announced that Hatch, who had survived two plane crashes that killed his parents, siblings, and stepmother, would no longer play for the team due to medical issues stemming from injuries he suffered in the second crash. Michigan applied for and received a "medical exemption waiver" from the NCAA for Hatch; the waiver allows a school to keep a student-athlete who has career-ending medical issues on scholarship. Hatch transitioned to being a student assistant coach; as such, he was no longer on the active roster but could otherwise fully participate in the program.[39] [40] However, Brown committed to California on May 1.[41] Williams committed to North Carolina on May 2.[42]

On September 9, Beilein announced that Zak Irvin would be sidelined for 6–8 weeks, but that he was expected to be available near the beginning of the season.[43] [44]

The October 15 Preseason Coaches Poll listed five teams from the 2015–16 Big Ten Conference, while 3 others, including Michigan, were receiving votes. Michigan had the most votes of teams not included in the top 25.[45] [46] Two weeks later the preseason AP Poll included six Big Ten Teams with Michigan listed at number 25.[47] Athlon Sports listed Michigan at 22.[48] Sporting News ranked Michigan at number 18.[49] NBC Sports listed them at 17.[50] ESPN's 10-person panel selected ranked Michigan 22.[51] Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook selected Michigan 17.[52] Sports Illustrated ranked all 351 teams and listed Michigan at 27.[53] The United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) ranked Michigan 23.[54]

Caris LeVert was named a preseason All-Big Ten selection, for the second straight year.[55] He was also one of three Big Ten selections to the 20-man Jerry West Award preseason watchlist.[56] He made the initial 50-man John R. Wooden Award watch list on November 17.[57] On December 2, Levert earned recognition on the 50-man Naismith College Player of the Year watchlist[58] [59] and 33-man Oscar Robertson Trophy watchlists.[60] [61] That same day, Albrecht was named an Allstate Good Works Team nominee.[62] [63] [64]

The team hosted its annual media day on October 22.[65] The preseason would wind down with an open practice on November 2 followed by a "Squad 100 Selfie" promotion hour.[66] Then the team had an exhibition game against on November 6, which pitted head coach Beilein's team against that of his son Patrick Beilein.[67] Two days before the exhibition contest, Michigan extended Beilein's contract through the 2020–21 season.[68]

Schedule

The 2015–16 academic year marked 150 years of intercollegiate athletics for the Michigan Wolverines and the 100th season of intercollegiate men's basketball for Michigan Wolverines men's basketball.[69] Michigan participated in the 2015 Battle 4 Atlantis along with Gonzaga, Syracuse, Texas, Texas A&M, UConn, Washington, and Charlotte. Each of these eight teams travelled to the Bahamas for the 3-game tournament from November 25–27, 2015, and each team played one game per day.[70] Michigan played Penn State at the Madison Square Garden on January 30, 2016 as part of "Big Ten Day", a day-night doubleheader featuring a hockey and a basketball matchup between both schools.[71] Michigan hosted Xavier in the inaugural Gavitt Tipoff Games on November 20, 2015.[72] As part of a home-and-away with the 2014–15 and 2015–16 SMU teams, Michigan also played SMU in Dallas on December 8, 2015.[73] The Wolverines made a trip to NC State for the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, as well.[74]

NovemberOn November 6, Beilein led the Wolverines over his son Patrick's team 74–52 in the team's only exhibition game as LeVert posted 22 points.[75] Michigan began the regular season with a 70–44 victory over on November 13. The team was led by LeVert who posted a game-high 18 points and 5 assists in his return to the lineup and Aubrey Dawkins who added 15 points on 6–of–7. However Irvin remained on the sidelines.[69] [76] [77] On November 16, Michigan defeated Elon as Walton led all players with 24 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Duncan Robinson added 19 points including all six shot attempts (5 three point shots). Zak Irvin made his first appearance with three assists.[78] [79] On November 20, Michigan suffered its first loss of the season to Xavier in the inaugural Gavitt Tipoff Games, despite a game-high 29 points by LeVert. Irvin made his first start of the season, scoring seven points and one rebound. During the game, the team unveiled its new logo, "We 100", on its pregame warmups which matched the team hashtag #squad100.[80] [81] Before beginning the 2015 Battle 4 Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas, Beilein noted that Mark Donnal would not be in the starting lineup going forward.[82] On November 25, Michigan lost to (#18 AP Poll/#21 Coaches Poll) UConn at the Battle 4 Atlantis. After getting off to a 12–5 lead, Michigan fell behind by 36–22 at the half and as much as 19 points in the second half.[83] [84] When Michigan defeated Charlotte 102–47 on November 26, the team set Battle 4 Atlantis records for points, margin of victory and shooting percentage (61%). The game featured freshman Moritz Wagner's 19-point performance on 8–9 shooting from the field. Michigan allowed no second chance points.[85] [86] The team's 55-point victory was the largest for the Wolverines since 1946, when the team defeated Chicago by 58. It was also the largest defeat in Charlotte 49ers men's basketball history and the first time Michigan defeated Charlotte in three tries.[87] Michigan defeated Texas 78–72 on November 27 on 14–25 three point shooting including 11 in the first half to jump out to a 12-point lead.[88] [89]
DecemberMichigan defeated NC State 66–59 in the ACC–Big Ten Challenge on December 1. Walton sprained his left ankle in the first half of the game.[90] [91] Michigan defeated Houston Baptist 82–57 on December 5. With Walton sidelined, LeVert started at point guard.[92] [93] On December 8, Michigan lost 82–58 to (19/-)[94] SMU as LeVert slumped on 1–13 field goal shooting.[95] [96] On December 11, Albrecht announced he was ending his college basketball career due to injuries.[97] [98] On December 12, Michigan defeated Delaware State 80–33, as six Wolverines scored in double figures. The last time Michigan had six players in double figures was January 26, 2002, when the 2001–02 Wolverines did so against . The 33 points allowed by the Wolverines are the lowest since the 2011–12 Wolverines allowed 33 to in its season opener on November 11, 2011. Michigan held Delaware State to just 24-percent shooting from the field, the lowest shooting percentage by any Michigan opponent since shot 22.2 percent on November 13, 2010 against the 2010–11 Wolverines. Robinson made his first start of his career, and Andrew Dakich made his season debut.[99] [100] On December 15, Michigan defeated Northern Kentucky 77–62. LeVert finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, becoming the fourth player in Michigan program history to record a triple-double, and the 49th Wolverine to eclipse 1,000 career points. Walton returned from an ankle injury that sidelined him for three games, and posted 16 points, one rebound, one assist and one steal.[101] [102] On December 19, Michigan defeated Youngstown State 105–46. Walton finished with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, becoming the fifth player in Michigan program history to record a triple-double. This was the first time in program history two players recorded triple-doubles in consecutive games.[103] [104] The win was the second largest in school history, behind only the 67–7 victory over Detroit Naval Station in 1919 and the game marked the second time since at least the 1996–97 season that any team had posted back-to-back triple doubles and the first time by different players.[105] Based on his triple double against Northern Kentucky and a 19-point effort against Youngstown State, LeVert earned Co-Big Ten Player of the Week honors (along with Malcolm Hill) on December 21.[106] [107] On December 23, Michigan completed its preconference schedule with a 96–60 victory over Bryant.[108] [109] Michigan surpassed the single-game school record for three-point field goals made with 17, surpassing the previous record of 16 that the 2010–11 Wolverines had last achieved 5 years before to the day against the .[110] On December 30, Michigan defeated Illinois 78–68 in its Big Ten Conference opener. LeVert posted a 22-point, 10-assist double-double and Mark Donnal had a career night with new career highs in points (26), rebounds (9), blocks (3), and minutes (28).[111] [112]
January On January 2, Michigan defeated Penn State 79–56. Michigan showed its seventh different starting lineup of the season, as LeVert was out due to a lower left leg injury. The game marked the seventh time this season Michigan had four or more players score in double figures.[113] [114] On January 7, Michigan lost to (#20/#18)[115] Purdue 70–87 in the first of three consecutive games against ranked opponents. Muhammad Ali Abdur Rahkman scored a career-high and game-high 25 points.[116] [117] On January 12 with LeVert still sidelined, Michigan defeated (#3/#3)[118] Maryland 70–67. Irvin posted a season-high and game-high 22 points; Walton had a 12-point/10-rebound double-double and Robinson added 17 points on 5-for-9 three-point shooting. With the win over Maryland, Michigan defeated a top-three nationally ranked opponent at Crisler Center for the first time since the 1997–98 team defeated No. 3 Duke, 81–73, on December 13, 1997.[119] [120] On January 17, Michigan fell to (#16/#19)[118] Iowa 82–71.[121] [122] On January 20, Michigan defeated Minnesota 74–69 behind 22 points by Walton and a 19-point, 11-rebound double-double by Irvin.[123] [124] On January 23, Michigan defeated Nebraska 81–68, behind 21 points by Robinson, and a 19-point, 12-rebound double-double by Walton. Michigan began both halves of the game with hot shooting taking an 18–6 lead in the first half and then building a 33–30 halftime lead into a 54–36 lead by making their first nine shots in the second half.[125] [126] On January 27, Michigan defeated Rutgers, remaining unbeaten in eight all-time meetings against the Scarlet Knights. The win, their 16th victory of the season, matched their total from the 2014–15 season.[127] [128] On January 30, Michigan defeated Penn State 79–72 in the inaugural B1G Super Saturday game at Madison Square Garden. Walton posted 13 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, recording his second double-double in the last three games.[129] [130]
February After building an early 11-point lead on February 2, Michigan eventually went scoreless for the final 9:05 of the first half as (#22/21)[131] Indiana scored the final 25 points of the half on way to an 80–67 victory.[132] [133] Entering the February 6 rivalry game against (#10/10)[131] Michigan State, Michigan had posted a 1–5 record against top 25 teams, with 5 double digit losses.[134] In the game, Michigan endured back-to-back defeats for the second time this season, losing 89–73 despite a 19–9 turnover margin including a season high 11 steals.[135] [136] On February 10, Michigan defeated Minnesota behind a career-high 26 points by Walton and a perfect shooting night from Abdur-Rakman (5-for-5 from the field and 3-for-3 from the line) for 16 points.[137] [138] On February 13, Michigan defeated (#18/16)[139] Purdue, 61–56. Irvin scored 16 of his game-high 22 points in the second half, as the Wolverines finished the game on an 11–0 scoring run after falling behind 56–50 with three minutes to play. After missing the previous 11 games, LeVert recorded five rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes.[140] [141] Michigan commemorated the 100th anniversary of Wolverines basketball during a celebration at the game.[142] On February 16, Michigan lost to Ohio State 66–76. Irvin finished with 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals, becoming the 50th Wolverine to eclipse 1,000 career points.[143] On February 21, Michigan lost to (#5/6)[144] Maryland 82–86, despite a game-high 25 points and five blocks from Donnal.[145] [146] On February 24, Michigan defeated Northwestern 72–63. Michigan fell behind early after it had a scoring drought of nearly six minutes to open the game, as they missed its first eight shots. They finished the first half shooting 12-of-17 from the field to cut Northwestern's lead from 11 points to one.[147] [148] On February 28, Michigan lost to Wisconsin 57–68, in their final road game of the season. Michigan was held to a season-low for 3-point attempts in going 5-of-13.[149] [150]
MarchOn March 1, the team announced that LeVert would sit out the remainder of the season to concentrate on his continued recovery after suffering a lower left leg injury at the end of December.[151] [152] On March 5, Michigan lost to (#15/#16)[153] Iowa, 61–71, in their Big Ten Conference finale, to finish the regular season at 20–11 (11–8 Big Ten). Prior to the game for senior night, Michigan celebrated the accomplishments and careers of seniors Spike Albrecht and Caris LeVert, whose senior seasons were both cut short due to injuries.[154] [155] Freshman Fred Wright-Jones, who has been a manager and practice player the entire season, was allowed to suit up for the game.[156] [157]
PostseasonAfter a bye in the first round of the 2016 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament, Michigan played Northwestern on March 10. Michigan scored 16 consecutive points early to take a 16–3 lead. Northwestern cut the lead to two points before Michigan took a nine-point lead into the half. Michigan opened up a 12-point lead a couple of times in the second half before Northwestern took a 55–54 lead with 3:27 remaining. On Northwestern's final possession of regulation, Alex Olah forced overtime with a rebound and a field goal. In overtime, Robinson made a three-point shot to tie the score at 70 with 46.5 seconds remaining. Irvin scored the game-winning basket in front of his hometown crowd at Bankers Life Fieldhouse with 3.3 seconds left. Robinson led the way with 21 points; while Irvin added 19 points and eight rebounds and Abdur-Rahkman posted 14 points. This was just the second overtime game in Michigan's Big Ten tournament history. Michigan defeated Purdue, 79–73, on March 14, 1999. The game marked Irvin's 100th career game with Michigan, becoming just the 64th Wolverine to reach the milestone.[158] [159] [160] On March 11, Michigan defeated No. 1-seeded (#10/#10) Indiana in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament, 72–69. Kameron Chatman scored the game-winning three-pointer as time expired to give the Wolverines the win. Irvin led the way with a team-high 17 points, while Walton set a Big Ten tournament single-game record with 12 assists. Robinson again put Michigan in position to win by tying the score with a three-point shot with 46 seconds remaining. Michigan recorded six three-pointers in the game, to set a new single-season program record for three-pointers in a season with 320, surpassing the previous record of 319 set during the 2013–14 season.[161] [162] On March 12, Michigan lost to (#13/#13) Purdue in the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament, 59–76. Purdue opened the game with an 8–0 scoring run and took a 38–30 lead into halftime. After trailing by as many as 17 early in the second half, the Wolverines fought back to within six only to be outscored 16–5 in the last 7:35 of the game. Abdur-Rahkman led the way with 15 points, while Walton added 14 points and Irvin posted 11 points. Michigan recorded six three-pointers in the game to extend their single-season record for three-pointers in a season to 326. With five assists in the game, Walton is now tied for third-most assists in a single Big Ten tournament with 22, with Brent Darby (2003). Robinson recorded his 90th three-pointer of the season, becoming just the fifth Wolverine in history to reach the milestone in a single season.[163] [164] Irvin was selected to the All-Tournament Team.[165]

On March 13, Michigan received an at-large bid to the 2016 NCAA tournament. The Wolverines are the No. 11 seed in the East Region and faced No. 11 Tulsa in the First Four on March 16 in Dayton, Ohio. Michigan is in the tournament field for the fifth time in the last six seasons after missing out on the 2015 tournament field. Beilein's Wolverines advanced to the national title game in 2013 and followed with an Elite Eight performance in 2014.[166] [167] Michigan is one of three Big Ten teams in the east region (along with Wisconsin and Indiana).[168] On March 16 in the First Four, Michigan defeated Tulsa, 67–62, to advance to the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. After falling behind 16–9, Michigan ended the first half on a 19–4 scoring run to take an eight-point lead into halftime. Irvin hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 53 seconds left to put the Wolverines up by two points. Michigan was led by Abdur-Rahkman and Irvin with 16 points, while Robinson recorded his first double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. The game was the first-ever meeting between the two teams in program history. Michigan recorded six three-pointers in the game to extend their single-season record for three-pointers in a season to 332.[169] [170] On March 18, Michigan lost to No. 6 seed Notre Dame, 63–70. Michigan finished the first half on a 7–0 run to take a 41–29 lead at halftime. Notre Dame came out with a 15–5 run to start the second half, cutting Michigan's lead to three points. Notre Dame did not take a lead in the game until Beacham's three-pointer with 9:26 left to make it 51–48. From there on there were five lead changes and three ties. Abdur-Rahkman led Michigan in scoring with 15 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal, while Walton recorded a career-high six steals, along with 10 points, eight assists and four rebounds. Michigan recorded 10 three-pointers in the game to extend their single-season record for three-pointers in a season to 342.[171] [172]

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Statistics

The team posted the following statistics:[173] [174]

NameGPGSMin.Avg.FGFGAFG%3FG3FGA3FG%FTFTAFT%ORDRRBAvg.Ast.Avg.PFDQTOStl.Blk.Pts.Avg.
Zak Irvin3534115132.91573860.407481610.29850760.658171401574.51073.14006527141211.8
Duncan Robinson3627104028.91342930.457952110.4539440.886221041263.5651.88103623840211.2
Derrick Walton Jr.3333110833.61153050.377631630.387911120.812171621795.41474.56416759338411.6
M-A Abdur-Rahkman3625100127.81162530.45831850.36548680.7062276982.7611.7591272293118.6
Mark Donnal342565919.41041810.57510330.30347660.71259681273.7120.48412412252657.8
Caris LeVert151446430.9821620.50629650.44654680.794971805.3744.91802515324716.5
Aubrey Dawkins36956815.8851700.5441000.4421290.7242366892.5180.5450211652356.5
Ricky Doyle361143812.252810.6420033520.635323971220.164022371373.8
Moritz Wagner3002588.637610.6072120.16710180.5562028481.640.14701666862.9
Kameron Chatman2822017.229760.3829340.26511150.7331622381.4140.5220764782.8
D. J. Wilson2601586.127570.4748240.3338110.727414180.780.32109510702.7
Spike Albrecht80698.64110.364270.286570.7141560.8111.420130151.9
Andrew Dakich2401104.65120.417160.167331313160.7140.6110860140.6
TEAM364554992.820
Season Total3694720480.4623429010.384205690.73829086211523253714.9558334820381265673.8
Opponents3689419950.4482517250.3463875340.725311880119133.147213.1580433146114242667.4

Roster

Donnal was reclassified from redshirt sophomore to junior at Michigan at the beginning of the season, indicating that he might not use all of his three remaining years of eligibility at Michigan.[175]

Coaching staff

Name Position Year at MichiganAlma Mater (year)
John BeileinHead coach 9th Wheeling Jesuit (1975)
Jeff Meyer Assistant coach 8th Taylor (1976)
Bacari AlexanderAssistant coach 6th Detroit (1999)
LaVall Jordan Assistant coach 6th Butler (2001)
Jon SandersonStrength and conditioning Coach 7th Ohio (2001)
Support Staff
  • Peter Kahler – Director of Basketball Operations
  • Chris Hunter – Director of Player Personnel
  • Will Vergollo – Video Analyst
  • Bryan Smothers – Graduate Manager

    Rankings

    See main article: 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings.

    Midseason recognition

    LeVert was one of four Big Ten athletes (along with Melo Trimble, Jarrod Uthoff and Denzel Valentine) among the 25 players included in the Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List on January 13.[176] On February 2, LeVert was one of two Big Ten athletes (along with Malcolm Hill) named one of 10 finalists for the Jerry West Award, despite having missed the last 8 of Michigan's 22 games.[177] [178] [179]

    Honors

    Following the 2015–16 Big Ten season, Walton was listed as a third team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the media, while Irvin was an honorable mention selection by both. Max Bielfeldt, who left the team prior to the season, was voted the Sixth Man of the Year by the coaches for his contributions to the regular season champion Indiana Hoosiers.[180] [181] [182] Irvin was selected to the 2016 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament All-Tournament Team.[165] Following the season, Levert was invited to the NBA Draft Combine.[183] [184]

    Team players drafted into the NBA

    LeVert was selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers, however his draft rights were traded to the Brooklyn Nets along with a future protected 2nd round pick in return for forward Thaddeus Young.[185] LeVert became Michigan's 5th first round draft selection since 2013 and the fourth player drafted from Michigan's 2012 entering class.[186] [187]

    Year Round Pick Overall Player NBA Club
    1 20 20 Indiana Pacers
    1 17 17 Milwaukee Bucks
    1 25 25 Los Angeles Lakers
    Sources:[188] [189] [190]

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    9. Web site: Michigan adds 2015 forward Brent Hibbitts, who held DI scholarship offers, as preferred walk-on. May 12, 2015. May 11, 2015. MLive.com. Quinn, Brendan F..
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    41. Web site: Jaylen Brown commits to Cal. May 2, 2015. May 1, 2015. ESPN. Borzello, Jeff.
    42. Web site: Four-star SG Kenny Williams commits to North Carolina. May 4, 2015. May 2, 2015. Sports Illustrated.
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    44. Web site: Back procedure to sideline Michigan guard Zak Irvin 6–8 weeks. September 10, 2015. September 9, 2015. NBC Sports. Johnson, Raphielle.
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    56. Web site: Eleven Big Ten Players named to various watch lists. October 19, 2015. October 13, 2015. CBS Interactive. BigTen.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20170909185734/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101315aaa.html. September 9, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
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    58. Web site: Naismith Trophy early season watch list released. December 3, 2015. December 2, 2015. NBC Sports. Johnson, Raphielle.
    59. Web site: Naismith Early Season Watch List: Seven Big Ten standouts from six institutions named to watch list. December 3, 2015. December 2, 2015. CBS Interactive. BigTen.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20170909190722/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120215aac.html. September 9, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
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    61. Web site: Oscar Robertson, Wayman Tisdale Watch Lists: Five Big Ten players named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Watch List; Purdue's Caleb Swanigan named to watch list for Wayman Tisdale Award.. December 3, 2015. December 2, 2015. CBS Interactive. BigTen.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20170909190407/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120215aad.html. September 9, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
    62. Web site: Allstate Good Works Team Nominees: Seven Big Ten men's basketball students named nominees, shining a spotlight on standouts who have shown dedication to service in their communities.. December 3, 2015. December 2, 2015. CBS Interactive. BigTen.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20151208182817/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120215aab.html. December 8, 2015. dead. mdy-all.
    63. Web site: NABC, WBCA and Allstate announce Good Works Teams nominees. December 3, 2015. December 2, 2015. National Collegiate Athletic Association.
    64. Web site: Albrecht Among Candidates for Allstate NABC Good Works Team. December 3, 2015. December 2, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. December 6, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151206082904/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120215aaa.html. dead.
    65. Web site: Michigan Hosts Media Day at Crisler Center. October 28, 2015. October 22, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. October 29, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151029080650/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102215aaa.html. dead.
    66. Web site: U-M to Hold Open Practice, Squad 100 Selfie Promotion on Nov. 2. October 27, 2015. October 19, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. October 29, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151029073948/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101915aaa.html. dead.
    67. Web site: Michigan's John Beilein wins exhibition against son's Le Moyne team. ESPN. November 6, 2015. November 6, 2015.
    68. Web site: Michigan Agrees to Extend Beilein's Contract through 2020–21. November 4, 2015. November 4, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. November 7, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151107224514/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110415aaa.html. dead.
    69. Web site: U-M Opens Strong in Second Half to Prevail in '15–16 Lidlifter. November 14, 2015. November 13, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20170623001633/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111315aaa.html. June 23, 2017. dead.
    70. Web site: Michigan to play in 2015 Battle 4 Atlantis. UM Hoops.com. February 21, 2015. November 28, 2014.
    71. Web site: U-M/Penn State Hockey-Hoops Doubleheader in 2016 Part of B1G Partnership. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. February 21, 2015. December 9, 2014. February 22, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150222010704/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120914aad.html. dead.
    72. Web site: Wolverines to Host Xavier in Inaugural Gavitt Tipoff Games. MGoBlue.com. April 25, 2015. April 22, 2015. April 25, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150425050146/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/042215aaa.html. dead.
    73. Web site: Jon Rothstein: "SMU will host Michigan on Tuesday 12/8/15 at Moody Coliseum, source told @CBSSports. Return game of home-and-home series.". May 13, 2015.
    74. Web site: Men's College Basketball: Big Ten/ACC Challenge Field includes Three Final Four Participants.
    75. Web site: U-M Cruises Past Le Moyne in Exhibition Action. November 7, 2015. November 6, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. November 9, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151109232759/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/110615aaa.html. dead.
    76. Web site: No. 25 Michigan beats Division II Northern Michigan 70–44. November 14, 2015. November 13, 2015. ESPN. Associated Press.
    77. Web site: N Michigan 44; (25) Michigan 70 (1–0, 1–0 home). November 14, 2015. November 13, 2015. ESPN.
    78. Web site: U-M Finds Long-Range Success in Win over Elon. November 17, 2015. November 16, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20170623001630/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111615aaa.html. June 23, 2017. dead.
    79. Web site: Robinson shines for No. 24 Michigan in 88–68 win over Elon. November 17, 2015. November 16, 2015. ESPN. Associated Press.
    80. Web site: U-M Suffers Season's First Setback Despite 29 Points from LeVert. November 21, 2015. November 21, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. November 21, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151121103700/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112115aab.html. dead.
    81. Web site: Xavier in control in 2nd half, downs No. 24 Michigan 86–70. November 21, 2015. November 21, 2015. ESPN. Associated Press.
    82. Web site: Connecticut drops Wolverines, 74–60, in first round of Battle 4 Atlantis. November 27, 2015. November 26, 2015. The Michigan Daily. Facher, Lev.
    83. Web site: U-M Unable to Climb Out of Early Hole in Loss to No. 18 UConn. November 26, 2015. November 26, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. November 27, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151127064807/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112615aaa.html. dead.
    84. Web site: No. 18 UConn survives Michigan rally in 74–60 win in Bahamas. November 26, 2015. November 25, 2015. ESPN. Associated Press.
    85. Web site: Big 1st half lifts Michigan to 102–47 rout of Charlotte. November 27, 2015. November 26, 2015. ESPN. Associated Press.
    86. Web site: Wagner Leads U-M Offensive Explosion in Runaway Win Over 49ers. November 27, 2015. November 27, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. November 30, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151130034418/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112715aaa.html. dead.
    87. Web site: Michigan beats Charlotte, 102–47, in second game at Battle 4 Atlantis. November 27, 2015. November 27, 2015. The Michigan Daily. Kaufman, Simon.
    88. Web site: LeVert scores 19, Michigan outlasts Texas 78–72 in Bahamas. December 2, 2015. November 27, 2015. ESPN. Associated Press.
    89. Web site: U-M Rides First-Half Triples to Victory over Texas. December 2, 2015. November 27, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. December 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151202062749/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112715aaj.html. dead.
    90. Web site: LeVert, Robinson lead Michigan past NC State 66–59. December 2, 2015. December 1, 2015. ESPN. Associated Press.
    91. Web site: Steady Shooting Carries U-M to Victory at N.C. State. December 2, 2015. December 1, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. December 5, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151205021600/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120115aaa.html. dead.
    92. Web site: Michigan beats Houston Baptist 82–57. December 5, 2015. December 5, 2015. ESPN. Associated Press.
    93. Web site: Early Second-Half Run Pushes Michigan Past Houston Baptist. December 5, 2015. December 5, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20170623001617/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120515aab.html. June 23, 2017. dead.
    94. Web site: Men's Basketball Score Central: Big Ten men's basketball schedules and scores for the week of Dec. 7–13. December 9, 2015. December 7, 2015. CBS Interactive. BigTen.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20151211084256/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120715aae.html. December 11, 2015. dead. mdy-all.
    95. Web site: Tolbert dunks for 23 points, No. 19 SMU beats Michigan 82–54. December 9, 2015. December 8, 2015. ESPN. Associated Press.
    96. Web site: Michigan Dealt Defeat at No. 19 SMU. December 9, 2015. December 8, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20170623001615/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120815aaa.html. June 23, 2017. dead.
    97. Web site: Albrecht Announces End of Career for Wolverines. December 11, 2015. December 11, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. December 14, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151214022616/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121115aaa.html. dead.
    98. Web site: Wolverines fan favorite Spike Albrecht ends career over nagging hip injury. December 12, 2015. December 11, 2015. ESPN. Murphy, Dan.
    99. Web site: Six Score in Double Figures in Victory over Delaware State. December 12, 2015. December 12, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. December 15, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151215070750/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121215aaa.html. dead.
    100. Web site: Michigan coasts to 80–33 win over Delaware State. December 12, 2015. December 12, 2015. ESPN.
    101. Web site: LeVert's Triple-Double Propels U-M Past Northern Kentucky. December 16, 2015. December 15, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20170623001608/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121515aaa.html. June 23, 2017. dead.
    102. Web site: Michigan coasts past Northern Kentucky 77–62. December 16, 2015. December 15, 2015. ESPN.
    103. Web site: Walton Records Triple-Double as U-M Dismantles Youngstown State. December 20, 2015. December 19, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20151220193238/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121915aaa.html. December 20, 2015. dead.
    104. Web site: Michigan overwhelms Youngstown State 105–46. December 20, 2015. December 19, 2015. ESPN.
    105. Web site: Another triple-double? Second-largest win ever? Michigan's win vs. Youngstown State worth more. December 21, 2015. December 20, 2015. MLive.com. Quinn, Brendan F..
    106. Web site: Illinois, Michigan and Iowa Earn Weekly Men's Basketball Honors: Illinois' Hill and Michigan's LeVert named Co-Players of the Week; Hawkeyes' Baer collects Freshman of the Week honors. December 22, 2015. December 21, 2015. CBS Interactive. BigTen.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20170804220326/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/122115aac.html. August 4, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
    107. Web site: LeVert Named Co-B1G Player of the Week. December 22, 2015. December 21, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20160221085407/https://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/122115aaa.html. February 21, 2016. dead.
    108. Web site: U-M Uses School-Record Three-Point Output to Blast Bryant. December 24, 2015. December 23, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. December 24, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151224104644/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122315aaa.html. dead.
    109. Web site: Michigan routs Bryant 96–60. December 24, 2015. December 23, 2015. ESPN. Associated Press.
    110. Web site: Postgame Notes: Michigan 96, Bryant 60. December 24, 2015. December 23, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. December 24, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151224110048/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122315aag.html. dead.
    111. Web site: Donnal's Career Day Pushes Wolverines Past Illinois in Big Ten Opener. December 30, 2015. December 30, 2015. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20170622192244/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/123015aaa.html. June 22, 2017. dead.
    112. Web site: LeVert, Donnal lead Michigan to 78–68 win over Illinois. December 30, 2015. December 30, 2015. ESPN. Associated Press.
    113. Web site: Versatile Inside-Outside Game Helps U-M Cruise Past Penn State. January 2, 2016. January 2, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. January 21, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160121061527/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010216aab.html. dead.
    114. Web site: With LeVert injured, Michigan still routs Penn State 79–56. January 2, 2016. January 2, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    115. Web site: Men's Basketball Score Central: Track the scores and schedules for all 14 Big Ten men's basketball teams for the week of Jan. 4–10, 2016. January 8, 2016. January 7, 2016. CBS Interactive. BigTen.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20160112204754/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010516aac.html. January 12, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
    116. Web site: U-M Has Win Streak Halted at No. 20 Purdue. January 7, 2016. January 7, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com.
    117. Web site: No. 20 Purdue dominates middle in 87–70 win over Michigan. January 7, 2016. January 7, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    118. Web site: Men's Basketball Score Central: Track the scores and schedules for all 14 Big Ten men's basketball teams for the week of Jan. 11–17, 2016. January 13, 2016. January 12, 2016. CBS Interactive. BigTen.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20160121173056/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/011216aaa.html. January 21, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
    119. Web site: Wolverines Stave Off No. 3 Terrapins. January 13, 2016. January 12, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20160116062125/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011216aaa.html. January 16, 2016. dead.
    120. Web site: Michigan holds on for 70–67 upset over No. 3 Maryland. January 13, 2016. January 12, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    121. Web site: No. 16 Iowa beats Michigan 82–71. January 18, 2016. January 17, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    122. Web site: Second-Half Hawkeye Scoring Run Dooms U-M in Road Loss. January 18, 2016. January 17, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. January 20, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160120201812/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011716aaa.html. dead.
    123. Web site: Irvin's Double-Double, Walton's 22 Lift U-M to Win over Gophers. January 21, 2016. January 20, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. January 21, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160121215750/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012016aaa.html. dead.
    124. Web site: Michigan holds off upset-minded Minnesota 74–69. January 21, 2016. January 20, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    125. Web site: U-M Dispatches of Nebraska Behind Walton's Double-Double. January 24, 2016. January 23, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20160126001557/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012316aaa.html. January 26, 2016. dead.
    126. Web site: Robinson scores 21, Michigan ends Huskers' roll in 81–68 win. January 24, 2016. January 23, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    127. Web site: U-M Utilizes Balanced Attack to Beat Rutgers. January 28, 2016. January 27, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. January 31, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160131061914/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012716aaa.html. dead.
    128. Web site: Michigan keeps Rutgers winless in Big 10 with 68–57 victory. January 28, 2016. January 27, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    129. Web site: U-M Never Trails in Victory over Penn State in NYC. January 30, 2016. January 30, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. February 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160202091456/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/013016aaa.html. dead.
    130. Web site: Irvin leads Michigan to 79–72 win over Penn State. January 30, 2016. January 30, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    131. Web site: Men's Basketball Score Central: Track the scores and schedules for all 14 Big Ten men's basketball teams for the week of Feb. 1–7, 2016. February 7, 2016. February 2, 2016. CBS Interactive. BigTen.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20160207010358/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020216aab.html. February 7, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
    132. Web site: After Bright Start, Scoring Drought Sinks U-M against IU. February 4, 2016. February 2, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. February 6, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160206041201/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020216aad.html. dead.
    133. Web site: Indiana beats Michigan 80–67 after huge run to end 1st half. February 4, 2016. February 2, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    134. Web site: Injuries often a factor when Michigan State plays Michigan. February 15, 2016. February 5, 2016. Associated Press. Trister, Noah. The Oakland Press. February 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160223024241/http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160205/injuries-often-a-factor-when-michigan-state-plays-michigan. dead.
    135. Web site: U-M Cannot Contain No. 10 Spartans Early in Defeat. February 7, 2016. February 6, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. February 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160207203247/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020616aaa.html. dead.
    136. Web site: Forbes leads No. 10 Spartans to 89–73 rout of Michigan. February 7, 2016. February 6, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    137. Web site: U-M Holds Off Minnesota's Late Rally for Road Victory. February 11, 2016. February 10, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20160214055823/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021116aab.html. February 14, 2016. dead.
    138. Web site: Walton, Michigan hang on to beat Minnesota 82–74. February 11, 2016. February 10, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    139. Web site: Men's Basketball Score Central: Track the scores and schedules for all 14 Big Ten men's basketball teams for the week of Feb. 8–15, 2016. February 15, 2016. February 13, 2016. CBS Interactive. BigTen.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20160215130148/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020916aac.html. February 15, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
    140. Web site: U-M Wins Thriller against Purdue in Comeback Fashion. February 13, 2016. February 13, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. February 16, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160216185010/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021316aaa.html. dead.
    141. Web site: Michigan scores final 11 points to beat No. 18 Purdue 61–56. February 13, 2016. February 13, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    142. Web site: U-M to Celebrate 100th Anniversary, Host Purdue Saturday. February 16, 2016. February 11, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. February 15, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160215103402/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/021116aae.html. dead.
    143. Web site: Irvin Eclipses 1,000 Points, but U-M Falls at Ohio State. February 16, 2016. February 16, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. February 20, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160220000108/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021616aac.html. dead.
    144. Web site: Track the scores and schedules for all 14 Big Ten men's basketball teams for the week of Feb. 15–21, 2016. February 21, 2016. February 16, 2016. CBS Interactive. BigTen.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20160222004746/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/021616aaa.html. February 22, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
    145. Web site: Michigan Comeback Bid Falls Just Short at No. 6 Maryland. February 21, 2016. February 21, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com.
    146. Web site: No. 6 Maryland holds off Michigan, 86–82. February 21, 2016. February 21, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    147. Web site: U-M Overcomes Rough Start to Beat Northwestern. February 24, 2016. February 24, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. February 28, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160228043456/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/022416aac.html. dead.
    148. Web site: Late long-distance shooting saves Michigan in 72–63 win. February 24, 2016. February 24, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    149. Web site: Wolverines Stumble in Road Finale at Wisconsin. February 28, 2016. February 28, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. March 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303020640/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/022816aab.html. dead.
    150. Web site: Koenig, Happ help spark Wisconsin in 68–57 win over Michigan. February 28, 2016. February 28, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    151. Web site: Wolverines' Caris LeVert to miss remainder of season. March 1, 2016. March 1, 2016. ESPN. Goodman, Jeff.
    152. Web site: Michigan Announces LeVert Will Concentrate on Getting Healthy. March 2, 2016. March 1, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304032226/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030116aaa.html. dead.
    153. Web site: Men's Basketball Score Central: Track the scores and schedules for all 14 Big Ten men's basketball teams for the March 2–6, 2016. March 5, 2016. March 2, 2016. CBS Interactive. BigTen.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20160306161425/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030216aab.html. March 6, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
    154. Web site: As senior day arrives, Spike Albrecht and Caris LeVert tackle the ending no one wanted. August 15, 2016. March 4, 2016. MLive.com. Quinn, Brendan F..
    155. Web site: Injured LeVert, Albrecht prepare for "bittersweet" Senior Night. August 15, 2016. March 2, 2016. Michigan Daily. Mitchinson, Leland.
    156. Web site: U-M Unable to Keep Up with No. 16 Iowa in Regular-Season Finale. March 5, 2016. March 5, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. March 20, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160320203025/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030516aab.html. dead.
    157. Web site: No. 16 Iowa snaps skid with 71–61 win over Michigan. March 5, 2016. March 5, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    158. Web site: Irvin Game-Winner Caps OT Victory over Northwestern. March 10, 2016. March 10, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. March 11, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160311074448/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031016aaa.html. dead.
    159. Web site: Michigan trips Northwestern 72–70 in OT in Big Ten tourney. March 10, 2016. March 10, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    160. Web site: Michigan trips Northwestern 72–70 in OT in Big Ten tourney. March 10, 2016. March 10, 2016. BigTen.org. Associated Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20160311074152/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031016aaa.html. March 11, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
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    162. Web site: Chatman's late 3 sends Michigan past No. 10 Indiana 72–69. March 11, 2016. March 11, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    163. Web site: B1G Tourney Run Ends with Loss to No. 13 Purdue. March 12, 2016. March 12, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20160313123841/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031216aaa.html. March 13, 2016. dead.
    164. Web site: Hammons helps No. 13 Purdue advance to Big Ten final. March 12, 2016. March 12, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    165. Web site: 2016 Big Ten Men's Basketball All-Tournament Team. March 14, 2016. March 13, 2016. BigTen.org. CBS Interactive. https://web.archive.org/web/20160529215224/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031316aac.html. May 29, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
    166. Web site: Michigan to Head to Dayton for First Four Battle with Tulsa. March 13, 2016. March 13, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. March 16, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160316125021/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031316aaa.html. dead.
    167. Web site: U-M Readies to Dance with Tulsa Wednesday in NCAA First Four. March 14, 2016. March 14, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. March 17, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160317231011/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031416aab.html. dead.
    168. Web site: Seven Big Ten Teams Selected For NCAA Tournament: Big Ten tournament Champion Michigan State is No. 2 seed in Midwest Region. March 14, 2016. March 13, 2016. BigTen.org. CBS Interactive. https://web.archive.org/web/20160314120124/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031316aak.html. March 14, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
    169. Web site: Balanced Attack, Robinson Double-Double Lead U-M Past Tulsa. March 17, 2016. March 16, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20160319234215/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031716aaa.html. March 19, 2016. dead.
    170. Web site: Zak Irvin leads another late rally as Michigan beats Tulsa. March 17, 2016. March 16, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
    171. Web site: U-M Succumbs to Notre Dame's Second-Half Rally to End Season. March 19, 2016. March 19, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. March 20, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160320193832/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031916aaa.html. dead.
    172. Web site: Notre Dame comes back from 12-point deficit to beat Michigan. March 19, 2016. March 19, 2016. ESPN. Associated Press.
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    174. Web site: Season Totals for 2015–16. April 21, 2016. University of Michigan. https://web.archive.org/web/20161104125727/http://statsarchive.ath.umich.edu/VS-Basketball-M/seasontot.php. November 4, 2016. dead.
    175. Web site: Mark Donnal reclassified from redshirt sophomore to junior on official Michigan roster. November 27, 2015. November 8, 2015. MLive.com. Quinn, Brendan F..
    176. Web site: Ben Simmons, Jamal Murray only freshmen on Wooden watch list. January 14, 2016. January 13, 2016. ESPN. Medcalf, Myron.
    177. Web site: LeVert Named One of 10 Finalists for Jerry West Award. February 2, 2016. February 2, 2016. CBS Interactive. MGoBlue.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20170622203912/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020216aaa.html. June 22, 2017. dead.
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    180. Web site: Big Ten Unveils Men's Basketball Postseason Honors on BTN: Michigan State's Valentine named Big Ten Player of the Year. March 8, 2016. March 7, 2016. CBS Interactive. BigTen.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20160308103727/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030716aad.html. March 8, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
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    185. Web site: Dougherty. Jesse. Nets turn Thaddeus Young into Michigan's Caris LeVert. LATimes.com. June 24, 2016. June 23, 2016.
    186. Web site: LeVert Chosen 20th Overall by Indiana in NBA Draft. MGoBlue.com. June 24, 2016. June 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170622203907/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062316aaa.html. June 22, 2017. dead.
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