Nessler And Thompson Talk Wolverines And Fab 5
The Ticket's Dan Leach caught up with Brad Nessler who calls college basketball and football for ESPN and former Georgetown University Hoyas Basketball Coach John Thompson .
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The Ticket's Dan Leach caught up with Brad Nessler who calls college basketball and football for ESPN and former Georgetown University Hoyas Basketball Coach John Thompson .
Five time NBA champion Kerr - won three straight titles with the Chicago Bulls and two with the San Antonio Spurs speaks with 97.1 The Ticket's Dan Leach.
National media carried on about the Syracuse zone like they were 1985 Bears and gave Michigan little chance.
They saved their best games for the very end, with Mitch McGary emerging in a way that probably couldn't have been imagined even a few weeks ago.
If they reassemble in Atlanta later today it will immediately be all about them and not the team already assembled on the floor.
Well, as strange as this sounds, Pitino, to me is the coach who got away.
This is what it is all about. The hundreds of practices, the endless shooting drills, all the blood, sweat, and tears of a process that starts for each of the 347 teams with a chance to cut down the nets.
The Wolverines are four point underdogs and I understand why.
Michigan fans will be sporting the Maize-n-Blue across the state Monday night as the Wolverines vie for the national title against Louisville.
It was busy and loud inside bars and restaurants throughout metro Detroit, as the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team defeated Syracuse, and will be heading to the championship game.
The Michigan Wolverines held on to beat the Syracuse Orange 61-56 in the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal game on Saturday.
Louisville is heading to the NCAA title game. Wichita State puts on a strong attack throughout the entire game, but the Cardinals rally late to survive 72-68.
Blood is thicker than water and good will doesn't mean you cheer on a rival even in your own Big Ten conference.
The Final Four semifinal between Syracuse and Burke's Michigan team will present a clear contrast in styles Saturday night
Dave Bing raves about the University of Michigan Wolverines, but Detroit's mayor is putting his faith -- and a dinner bet -- on Syracuse University.
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.
Whether they're first-timers or looking to repeat past glory, Atlanta is welcoming tens of thousands of fans who want to watch their teams cut down the Georgia Dome nets Monday night.
"It was just a matter of putting all the pieces together — everybody understanding their role," Burke said. "Now that we're here, it's definitely surreal. It feels really good to be here. We're having a lot of fun."
This comes on the heels of Burke winning the Associated Press Basketball National Player of the Year and Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Guard of the Year awards the day before.
Police say they've identified four people believed to have been involved in furniture fires in East Lansing following Michigan State's loss to Duke in the NCAA tournament.
Where are the wolverines -- and their fans -- to play?
The NCAA has announced the pool of 10 officials who will work the Final Four.
Michigan Athletic Director David Brandon, speaking live on WWJ Newsradio, said "I'm just so pleased and proud of our coaches and our kids."
With an impressive win over Florida, the Wolverines move on to the Final Four for the first time in 20 years.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 52-year-old woman who went missing on Thursday.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they were in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
A 41-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle in Monroe Township on Friday evening, according to the Michigan State Police.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 52-year-old woman who went missing on Thursday.
Seven guns have been seized by police and an individual was detained after a reported shooting in Inkster, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Ryan's father led the Jets from 2009-14, including back-to-back appearances in the AFC Championship Game.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Another cold night before warmer air moves in
Investigators were back at the home of Nancy Guthrie on Friday, nearly a week after she went missing. They were seen taking a closer look at the roof of her house and at a car in Tucson, Arizona. Andres Gutierrez shares details about the ongoing search for the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q in Detroit's North End neighborhood is in danger of closing after 60 years of business. Veronica Ortega spoke to people who lined up outside in cold conditions to give patronage to the business.
Hundreds of students stepped into the spotlight at Cass Technical High School on Saturday for the Detroit Public Schools Community District Spelling Bee. Teachers say the competition is about more than just spelling.
A parking garage in Dearborn that partially caved in Friday night was still very dangerous almost a day after the incident, according to city officials. Julia Avant spoke with Dearborn Fire Chief Joseph Murray about a motorist who was rescued around two hours after the collapse.