Michigan will be without forward Sam Walters, an Alabama transfer who's dealing with a back injury, and point guard Justin Pippen, Scottie Pippen's son who is in concussion protocol. The pair didn't travel with the team to Denver for the first-round game against UC San Diego, the Detroit Free Press ' Tony Garcia reported Thursday.

It has only been a few days since Michigan’s season ended in Atlanta, but the first week of the offseason has been eventful. The Wolverines added Elliot Cadeau and Morez Johnson Jr. from the transfer portal,

A former Alabama basketball player who was a member of the Crimson Tide's 2024 run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament has entered the transfer portal for the second straight year. Forward Sam Walters,

Michigan Wolverines basketball wing Sam Walters is entering the NCAA transfer portal, according to Sam Kayser of League Ready on X. Walters will have two seasons of eligibility remaining at his next destination.

A Michigan forward revealed his feelings on the Wolverines' program with a recent post before big news was revealed.

As the Sweet 16 tips off tonight, a handful of key injuries could shape the outcomes of these critical matchups. With four games on tap, teams are making final preparations while managing player health concerns.