Michigan has some big names on the roster after the transfer portal closed. Here are three players we think aren’t being talked about enough:

The Michigan Wolverines have experienced a topsy turvy offseason that culminated in the hiring of former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham to lead the program along with a flurry of moves designed to improve it.

Christopherson is an excellent defender and rebounder who came on strong in the last eight games of her junior season, averaging 12 boards per game. “Claire was a first-year basketball player for us last year who is a flat-out warrior on the court,” coach Tim Donnan said.

Michigan will look to make the CFP in Kyle Whittingham's first season as head coach

Michigan State’s student managers rarely find themselves in the center of attention. Their work unfolds in the background, usually unnoticed by anyone outside the program. Isaac Cheli, who works with the hockey team, and Kieran O’Neil, who handles responsibilities for men’s basketball, the job is less about visibility and more about stability.

CBS Sports ranked three Michigan additions—JJ Buchanan, Smith Snowden and John Henry Daley—among the top 100 transfers for the 2026 season.

At Gun Lake Casino’s 131 Sports Bar and Lounge, fans who couldn’t make the trip to the Breslin Center found another way to experience the matchup — and place their bets.

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