2016–17 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team

Caris LeVert and Spike Albrecht graduated during their senior seasons for the 2015–16 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team. Albrecht used the graduate transfer option to play a fifth year for the 2016–17 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/15088448/guard-spike-albrecht-seek-graduate-transfer-michigan-release|title=Spike Albrecht to seek graduate transfer after Michigan release|access-date=March 29, 2016|date=March 29, 2016|author=Goodman, Jeff|publisher=ESPN}}{{cite web|url=http://www.csnchicago.com/big-ten/michigan-transfer-spike-albrecht-stays-big-ten-picks-purdue|title=Michigan Transfer Spike Albrecht Stays in Big Ten, Picks Purdue|access-date=March 15, 2017|date=May 3, 2016|author=Duber, Vinnie|publisher=csnchicago}} Ricky Doyle announced he would transfer to another program for his final two seasons of eligibility. Due to NCAA transfer rules, he would have to sit out the 2016–17 season before becoming eligible.{{cite web|url=http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/03/29/doyle-to-transfer-from-michigan/|title=Doyle To Transfer From Michigan|access-date=March 29, 2016|date=March 29, 2016|publisher=WWJ-TV}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032916aab.html|title=Doyle to Transfer from Michigan|access-date=March 29, 2016|date=March 29, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330174412/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032916aab.html|url-status=dead}} On April 1, Beilein decided not to restrict Doyle or Albrecht from transferring to schools within the Big Ten if they desired to do so.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/040116aaa.html|title=Statement from Michigan Head Coach John Beilein|access-date=April 7, 2016|date=April 1, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=April 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404145332/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/040116aaa.html|url-status=dead}} On April 6, 2016, Aubrey Dawkins transferred to play for the UCF Knights,{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/15146058/aubrey-dawkins-granted-release-michigan-wolverines-transfer-central-florida-knights|title=Michigan grants release to Aubrey Dawkins to play for father at UCF|access-date=April 7, 2016|date=April 6, 2016|publisher=ESPN}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/040616aab.html|title=Dawkins Receives Release, Intends to Play for Father at UCF|access-date=April 7, 2016|date=April 6, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=April 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407170413/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/040616aab.html|url-status=dead}} where his father, Johnny Dawkins, had been named head coach two weeks prior.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/15047428/ucf-knights-hire-johnny-dawkins-coach|title=Central Florida hires Johnny Dawkins as coach|access-date=April 7, 2016|date=March 22, 2016|publisher=ESPN|author=Goodman, Jeff}} The following day, assistant coach LaVall Jordan, who had spent the prior 6 seasons with Michigan, was hired as the head coach of Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/15154067/milwaukee-panthers-hire-michigan-wolverines-assistant-lavall-jordan-coach|title=Sources: LaVall Jordan to get first college head-coaching job|access-date=April 7, 2016|date=April 7, 2016|publisher=ESPN|author=Goodman, Jeff}} On April 20, the story broke that assistant coach Bacari Alexander, who had spent the prior 6 seasons with Michigan, would leave to be hired as the head coach of Detroit Titans men's basketball.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GoodmanESPN/status/722896888039485440|title=@GoodmanESPN status update|access-date=April 21, 2016|date=April 20, 2016|publisher=Twitter|author=Goodman, Jeff}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/04/bacari_alexander_detroit.html|title=Bacari Alexander to be named head coach at Detroit, ending 6-year stint on John Beilein's staff|access-date=April 21, 2016|date=April 21, 2016|publisher=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}} On May 3, 2016, Albrecht announced he would play his final year of collegiate basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/15451511/former-michigan-wolverines-pg-spike-albrecht-finish-college-career-purdue-boilermakers|title=Ex-Wolverines PG Spike Albrecht to play for Purdue|access-date=May 3, 2016|date=May 3, 2016|publisher=ESPN|author=Goodman, Jeff}} On that same day, Kameron Chatman announced his intention to transfer with two years of eligibility remaining.{{cite web|url=http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2016/05/03/michigans-chatman-transferring/|title=Michigan's Chatman transferring|access-date=May 11, 2016|date=May 3, 2016|publisher=NBC Sports|author=Hines, Travis}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/05/michigans_kameron_chatman_is_p.html|title=Michigan forward Kameron Chatman confirms he is transferring from U-M|access-date=May 11, 2016|date=May 3, 2016|publisher=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}} On May 4, Billy Donlon and Saddi Washington were named assistant head coaches.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/050416aaa.html|title=Donlon, Washington Named Assistant Coaches|access-date=May 4, 2016|date=May 4, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=May 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507211109/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/050416aaa.html|url-status=dead}} On May 17, Doyle announced his decision to play for the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, which became official 2 days later.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/05/for_ex-wolverine_ricky_doyle_i.html|title=For ex-Wolverine Ricky Doyle, it's 'great to be home' at Florida Gulf Coast|access-date=June 8, 2016|date=May 19, 2016|publisher=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}} On June 8, Chatman announced that he would transfer to play at Detroit under Alexander after sitting out one season.{{cite web|url=http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2016/06/08/kameron-chatman-transfer-detroit-michigan/|title=Former top 25 recruit is headed to Detroit Mercy|access-date=June 8, 2016|date=June 8, 2016|publisher=NBC Sports|author=Dauster, Rob}}

On October 11, 2016, a panel of conference media selected a 10-member preseason All-Big Ten Team and Derrick Walton was among the honorees.{{Cite news|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101116aaa.html|title=Big Ten Men's Basketball Preseason Honors Announced|date=October 11, 2016|access-date=October 17, 2016|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014111857/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101116aaa.html|archive-date=October 14, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} Zak Irvin and Walton represented the team at the October 13 Big Ten Basketball Media Day held in Washington, D.C.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/100616aac.html|title=Big Ten Announces List of 30 Men's Basketball Standouts to Appear at Big Ten Basketball Media Day in Washington D.C.: List of attendees includes 16 returning all-conference selections|access-date=October 17, 2016|date=October 6, 2016|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010033313/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/100616aac.html|archive-date=October 10, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} Michigan began the season unranked, but received votes in the preseason Coaches' Poll.{{cite web|url=http://sportspolls.usatoday.com/ncaa/basketball-men/polls/coaches-poll/2016/1/|title=Men's Basketball Coaches Poll|access-date=October 21, 2016|date=October 20, 2016|work=USA Today}} The team scheduled its third annual Open Practice, Selfie Promotion day for October 25.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101416aaa.html|title=U-M to Hold Open Practice, Selfie Promotion on Oct. 25|access-date=October 21, 2016|date=October 14, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=October 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161020224554/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101416aaa.html|url-status=dead}} According to SB Nation Irvin (#11), Walton (#16) and Muhammad Ali Abdur Rahkman (#23) were among the 25 best players entering the season in the Big Ten Conference.{{cite web|url=http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2016/9/29/12934718/btpowerhouse-25-big-ten-basketball-preview-player-rankings-zak-irvin-michigan-wolverines-stats|title='BTPowerhouse 25' – #11 Zak Irvin|access-date=October 21, 2016|date=September 29, 2016|author=Blevins, Ryan|publisher=SB Nation}}{{cite web|url=http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2016/9/22/12930088/-btpowerhouse-25-big-ten-basketball-preview-player-rankings-derrick-walton-jr-michigan-wolverines|title='BTPowerhouse 25' – #16 Derrick Walton Jr.|access-date=October 21, 2016|date=September 22, 2016|author=Blevins, Ryan|publisher=SB Nation}}{{cite web|url=http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2016/9/9/12821318/-btpowerhouse-25-big-ten-basketball-2016-17-preview-muhammad-ali-abdur-rahkman-michigan-wolverines|title='BTPowerhouse 25' – #23 Muhammad Ali Abdur Rahkman|access-date=October 21, 2016|date=September 9, 2016|author=Blevins, Ryan|publisher=SB Nation}} On November 1, Michigan announced that the team would have an anthem buddy program for youth between age 8 and 11 to stand for the anthem with their favorite player.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110116aaa.html|title=Stand On the Court with Your Favorite Wolverine|access-date=November 7, 2016|date=November 1, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=November 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107160455/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110116aaa.html|url-status=dead}} Walton and Irvin served as co-captains.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/team-meeting-sparks-michigan-as-irvin-and-walton-take-control/|title=Team meeting sparks Michigan as Irvin and Walton take control|access-date=March 8, 2017|date=January 15, 2017|work=CBS Sports|author=Shaw, Zach}}

On August 7, 2014, Jon Teske, who lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan suburb of Grandville until he was 10 and his family moved to Medina, Ohio, committed to Michigan via Twitter.{{cite web|url=http://archive.freep.com/article/20140807/SPORTS06/308070208/michigan-football|title=Ohio center Jon Teske commits to Michigan basketball class of 2016|access-date=April 23, 2015|date=August 8, 2014|work=Detroit Free Press|author=Snyder, Mark}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/08/michigan_basketball_lands_comm.html|title=Michigan basketball lands commitment from 2016 3-star center Jon Teske|access-date=April 23, 2015|date=August 7, 2014|publisher=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/08/michigan_jon_teske.html|title=Jon Teske stands to be among John Beilein's tallest recruits, bring new element to Michigan|access-date=April 23, 2015|date=August 10, 2014|publisher=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}} On April 16, 2015, Austin Davis of Onsted, Michigan committed to Michigan.{{cite web|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2015/04/16/michigan-basketball-austin-davis/25910765/|title=Onsted's Davis thrilled to commit to U-M|access-date=April 23, 2015|date=April 17, 2015|work=Detroit Free Press|author=McCabe, Mick}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/04/michigan_lands_commitment_from.html|title=Michigan lands commitment from 2016 big man Austin Davis|access-date=April 23, 2015|date=April 16, 2015|publisher=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}} On May 11, Tyus Battle committed to Michigan.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12866568/tyus-battle-2016-five-star-guard-commits-michigan-wolverines|title=Tyus Battle commits to Michigan|access-date=May 12, 2015|date=May 11, 2015|publisher=ESPN|author=Borzello, Jeff}} At the time of Battle's signing, the entire set of scholarships for the class of 2016 seemed to be allocated.{{cite web|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2015/05/11/michigan-basketball-tyus-battle/27127035/|title=U-M gets commitment from 5-star guard Tyus Battle|access-date=May 12, 2015|date=May 11, 2015|work=Detroit Free Press|author=Manzullo, Brian and By Perry A. He later chose to leave his scholarship at Michigan and join Syracuse. Farrell}} On June 19, Battle decommitted from Michigan.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/13113664/tyus-battle-2016-five-star-guard-decommits-michigan-wolverines|title=Tyus Battle decommits from Michigan|access-date=June 20, 2015|date=June 19, 2015|publisher=ESPN|author=Borzello, Jeff}} On July 28, Ibi Watson committed to Michigan from Caris LeVert's alma mater Pickerington High School Central.{{cite web|url=http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/28/michigan-lands-commitment-from-2016-guard-ibi-watson/|title=Michigan lands commitment from 2016 guard Ibi Watson|access-date=July 29, 2015|date=July 28, 2015|publisher=NBC Sports|author=Payne, Terrence}} On September 9, Zavier 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.{{cite web|url=https://insider.espn.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post/_/id/14471/scouts-take-espn-100-pg-Zavier-simpson-to-michigan|title=Scout's Take: ESPN 100 PG Zavier Simpson to Michigan|access-date=September 10, 2015|date=September 9, 2015|publisher=ESPN|author=Rankin, Reggie}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/09/Zavier_simpson.html|title=Top-100 PG Zavier Simpson commits to Michigan, becomes fourth 2016 pledge|access-date=September 10, 2015|date=September 9, 2015|publisher=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}} Davis, Teske, Watson and Simpson all signed their National Letters of Intent on November 11, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111115aaa.html|title=Michigan Inks Four Recruits During Early Signing Period|access-date=November 12, 2015|date=November 11, 2015|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=November 13, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151113214228/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111115aaa.html|url-status=dead}} Michigan announced that sophomore Fred Wright-Jones (a team manager as a freshman and NCAA-recognized official practice player after injuries to LeVert and Albrecht) would join the team as a walk-on.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/070116aaa.html|title=Michigan Adds Matthews, Wright-Jones to Roster|access-date=July 13, 2016|date=July 1, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=July 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720194233/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/070116aaa.html|url-status=dead}}

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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.{{cite web|url=http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/bk/boys/2015/2015AllOhioTeams.pdf|title=2014–15 Associated Press All-Ohio|access-date=November 12, 2015|publisher=Ohio High School Athletic Association}}{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/7175560390012017674/ap-class-b-boys-basketball-all-state-team-announced/|title=AP Class B boys basketball All-State team announced|access-date=November 12, 2015|date=March 27, 2015|publisher=MLive.com|author=LaFountain, Laura}}

Simpson was named 2016 Ohio Mr. Basketball by the Associated Press.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/03/future_wolverine_Zavier_simpso.html|title=Future Wolverine Zavier Simpson named 2016 Ohio Mr. Basketball|access-date=March 22, 2016|date=March 16, 2016|publisher=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}} Simpson's Lima Senior High School was undefeated until losing in the OHSAA Division I championship game to Westerville South High School, finishing the season 29–1.{{cite web|url=http://thecourier.com/local-sports/2016/03/21/boys-basketball-westerville-south-beats-lima-senior-for-division-i-title/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322193156/http://thecourier.com/local-sports/2016/03/21/boys-basketball-westerville-south-beats-lima-senior-for-division-i-title/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 22, 2016|title=Boys basketball: Westerville South beats Lima Senior for Division I title|access-date=March 22, 2016|date=March 21, 2016|work=The Courier}} Simpson also earned the Ohio Boys Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year honor.{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2016/gatorade-ohio-boys-basketball-poy-Zavier-simpson|title=Ohio Boys Basketball POY: Zavier Simpson|access-date=March 22, 2016|date=March 17, 2016|work=USA Today}} Michigan recruits Simpson, Ibi Watson and Jon Teske were all named to the 2015–16 Associated Press Ohio high school Division I boys basketball all-state 1st team.{{cite web|url=http://www.wkyc.com/sports/high-school/ap-releases-division-i-boys-basketball-all-state-teams/85661774|title=AP releases Division I boys basketball all-state teams|access-date=March 22, 2016|date=March 16, 2016|publisher=WKYC}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} ESPN's Jeff Borzello named Simpson as one of the top 25 entering freshman in the 2016–17 class on April 6, 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/insider/story/_/id/15141642/first-look-top-25-freshmen-2016-17-college-basketball-season|title=Ranking college basketball's top 25 freshmen for 2016–17|access-date=April 7, 2016|date=April 6, 2016|publisher=ESPN|author=Borzello, Jeff}} Austin Davis finished second in the Mr. Basketball of Michigan voting to Michigan State commit Cassius Winston of University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy.{{cite web|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2016/03/21/cassius-winston-michigan-mr-basketball/82074404/|title=Cassius Winston named Michigan's Mr. Basketball|access-date=March 22, 2016|date=March 21, 2016|work=Detroit Free Press|author=McCabe, Mick}} Davis repeated as Michigan Associated Press Class B Player of the Year.{{cite web|url=http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/sports/2016/03/25/associated-press-class-b-all-state-boys-basketball-team/82249930/|title=Associated Press Class B All-State boys basketball team|access-date=April 22, 2016|date=March 26, 2016|work=Battle Creek Enquirer|author=Wenzel, Matt}}

On October 23, 2015, four-star recruit Jordan Poole became the first commitment for the Class of 2017 after 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/10/report_4-star_2017_sg_jordan_p.html|title=Report: 4-star 2017 SG Jordan Poole, a Michigan target, to announce Friday|access-date=October 29, 2015|date=October 20, 2015|publisher=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}}{{cite web|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2015/10/23/michigan-basketball-jordan-poole/74486856/|title=Four-star shooting guard Jordan Poole commits to U-M|access-date=October 29, 2015|date=October 23, 2015|work=Detroit Free-Press|author=Snyder, Mark}}{{cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/sports/preps/milwaukee-king-basketball-standout-jordan-poole-commits-to-michigan-b99602315z1-336486491.html|title=Milwaukee King basketball standout Jordan Poole commits to Michigan|access-date=October 29, 2015|date=October 23, 2015|work=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|author=Stewart, Mark}} As a junior, Poole was a 2016 WBCA All-State Boys Basketball first team selection.{{cite web|url=http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2016/03/20/anderson-hauser-share-wbca-player-year-honor/82026008/|title=Anderson, Hauser share WBCA player of the year honor|access-date=March 22, 2016|date=March 20, 2016|work=Wausau Daily Herald|author=Johnson, Tim}} On June 20, 2016, reports confirmed that Michigan had recruited Kentucky transfer Charles Matthews, who played his freshman season for the 2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats. Matthews would have to sit out the 2016–17 season.{{cite web|url=http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2016/06/20/report-michigan-lands-former-kentucky-guard-matthews/|title=Michigan lands former Kentucky guard Matthews|author=Johnson, Raphielle|publisher=NBC Sports|access-date=June 21, 2016|date=June 20, 2016}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/16378757/charles-matthews-transferring-kentucky-wildcats-michigan-wolverines|title=Charles Matthews picks Michigan as transfer spot, source says|author=Goodman, Jeff|publisher=ESPN|access-date=June 21, 2016|date=June 20, 2016}} Michigan confirmed the story on July 1. The same day, Poole announced that he would transfer from Rufus King High School in Wisconsin to La Lumiere School in Indiana, where he would experience a campus lifestyle, play a schedule with several ESPN broadcasts, and be teamed up with unsigned class of 2017 prospects Brian Bowen and Jeremiah Tilmon.{{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2016/07/05/jordan-poole-transfers-prepare-michigan/86727520/|title=Jordan Poole transfers to prepare for Michigan|access-date=August 9, 2016|date=July 5, 2016|work=Detroit News|author=Paul, Tony}}{{cite web|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2016/07/01/michigan-wolverines-jordan-poole/86611384/|title=Michigan hoops 2017 commit Jordan Poole transferring for senior year|access-date=August 9, 2016|date=July 1, 2016|work=Detroit Free Press|author=Snyder, Mark}} On July 19, Spring Grove Area High School point guard Eli Brooks, committed to Michigan over offers such as defending national champion Villanova, Ohio State, N.C. State, Temple and Kansas State.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/07/2017_pg_eli_brooks_commits_to.html|title=2017 PG Eli Brooks commits to Michigan|access-date=August 9, 2016|date=July 19, 2016|website=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}} On August 7, Isaiah Livers committed to Michigan over contenders Michigan State, Butler, Minnesota, California and Boston College.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/08/4-star_kalamazoo_central_forwa.html|title=Isaiah Livers, a 4-star 2017 forward from Kalamazoo Central, commits to Michigan|access-date=August 9, 2016|date=August 7, 2016|website=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}}{{cite web|url=https://insider.espn.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/insider/post?id=16077|title=Scout's Take: ESPN 100 PF Isaiah Livers to Michigan|access-date=August 9, 2016|date=August 7, 2016|publisher=ESPN|author=Rankin, Reggie}}

Livers was named 2017 Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year and Mr. Basketball of Michigan.{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/8321932720220346426/kalamazoo-centrals-isaiah-livers-wins-michigan-gatorade-player-of-the-year-honors/|title=Kalamazoo Central's Isaiah Livers wins Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year honors|access-date=March 22, 2017|date=March 20, 2017|work=MLive.com|author=Nothaft, Patrick}} He is Michigan's 11th Mr. Basketball of Michigan, but the first since Manny Harris in 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032117aaf.html|title=Incoming Recruit Livers Named Michigan's Mr. Basketball|access-date=March 22, 2017|date=March 21, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321205221/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032117aaf.html|archive-date=March 21, 2017|url-status=dead}} Poole was a member of the 2017 Dick's National High School Champion La Lumiere team.{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2017/no-1-seeded-la-lumiere-wins-dicks-nationals-title-over-montverde|title=No. 1-seeded La Lumiere wins DICK'S Nationals title over Montverde Academy|access-date=March 20, 2018|date=April 1, 2017|work=USA Today|author=Halley, Jim}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/sports/2017/04/michigan-bound_jordan_poole_mi.html|title=Jordan Poole and Jaren Jackson Jr., future rivals at U-M and MSU, claim high school national title|access-date=March 20, 2018|date=April 1, 2017|website=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}}

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On December 22, 2016, junior recruit David DeJulius became the first commitment for the Class of 2018 after receiving a December 17 offer following his career-high 46-point, 7-rebound, 5-assist performance of December 17 in leading East English Village Preparatory Academy over Dakota High School and Michigan State signee Thomas Kithier.{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/8891062432206840298/michigan-basketball-coaches-cheered-and-clapped-when-2018-guard-david-dejulius-committed/|title=Michigan basketball coaches 'cheered and clapped' when 2018 guard David DeJulius committed|access-date=December 29, 2016|date=December 28, 2016|publisher=MLive.com|author=Purcell, Jared}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/12/michigan_scores_first_commitme.html|title=Michigan scores first commitment in 2018 class from PG David DeJulius|access-date=December 29, 2016|date=December 22, 2016|publisher=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}}

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On November 4, the team played an exhibition game against {{cbb link|2016|sex=men|team=Armstrong State Pirates|school=Armstrong State University|title=Armstrong State}}, winning 77–49. Wagner and Irvin led the team with scoring in the exhibition with 15 points each.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/110416aaa.html|title=Michigan Cruises in Exhibition Opener|access-date=November 7, 2016|date=November 4, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=November 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107162143/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/110416aaa.html|url-status=dead}} Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman sat out the exhibition with an ankle injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/11/muhammad-ali_abdur-rahkman_ank.html|title=Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (ankle) out for exhibition game vs. Armstrong State|access-date=November 7, 2016|date=November 4, 2016|website=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}} Michigan opened the season on November 11 against Howard, winning 76–58. Derrick Walton led the team in scoring with 20 points, including four three-pointers, while D.J. Wilson led the team in rebounding with eight rebounds to go along with nine points playing in 20 minutes off the bench. Additionally, Rahkman returned from his ankle injury reclaiming his spot in the starting line-up.{{Cite news|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2016/11/11/michigan-wolverines-howard-bison-college-basketball/93688310/|title=Michigan shakes off slow start, blows out Howard, 76–58|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|access-date=November 12, 2016}} On November 13, Michigan defeated IUPUI, 77–65. Zak Irvin led the team in scoring with 15 points, as four Wolverines finished the game with double-digit points, while Wilson led the team in rebounds with 14, to go along with seven points and five blocks playing in 30 minutes off the bench.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111316aaa.html|title=Four Wolverines in Double Figures Send U-M Past IUPUI|access-date=November 13, 2016|date=November 13, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=November 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114165600/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111316aaa.html|url-status=dead}} In the semifinal round of the 2016 2K Sports Classic held at Madison Square Garden on November 17, Michigan defeated Marquette 79–61 behind a team-high 16 points from Irvin and 4 other double digit scoring efforts, including D. J. Wilson's first career double-double (10 points and 12 rebounds).{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111816aaa.html|title=Big First Half Catapults U-M into 2K Classic Championship|access-date=November 18, 2016|date=November 17, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive}}{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400915044|title=Irvin leads Michigan to double-digit win over Marquette|access-date=November 18, 2016|date=November 17, 2016|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN}} The following night, Michigan won the tournament by defeating SMU 76–54. Walton made seven three-point shots and scored 23, while Irvin added another 16 to earn tournament MVP.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111816aag.html|title=Wolverines Thump SMU to Take Home 2K Classic Title|access-date=November 19, 2016|date=November 18, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119181937/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111816aag.html|archive-date=November 19, 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400926410|title=Michigan goes long range to beat SMU|access-date=November 19, 2016|date=November 18, 2016|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN}} On November 23, Michigan suffered its first loss of the season to South Carolina, 46–61. Michigan was led by Walton with a team-high 15 points. Michigan scored 24 of its 46 points from the free throw line, shooting just 19 percent (10-for-52) from the field, including 2-for-26 from three-point range.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112316aaa.html|title=Wolverines Falter at South Carolina in First True Road Test|access-date=November 23, 2016|date=November 23, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=November 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126131822/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112316aaa.html|url-status=dead}} On November 26, Michigan defeated Mount St. Mary's, 64–47. Michigan was led by Irvin with 14 points, as the Wolverines used a 25–4 run to turn a four-point deficit into a 17-point halftime lead.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112616aaa.html|title=Late First-Half Run Propels U-M Past Mount St. Mary's|access-date=November 26, 2016|date=November 26, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=November 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161127214831/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112616aaa.html|url-status=dead}} On November 30, Michigan lost to Virginia Tech 70–73 in the ACC–Big Ten Challenge. Michigan was led by Irvin with a game-high 23 points, as the Hokies rallied from a nine-point deficit at halftime to take their first lead of the game with 1:46 remaining and hold on to win.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/113016aaa.html|title=U-M Sees Lead Slip in B1G/ACC Challenge Loss to Hokies|access-date=November 30, 2016|date=November 30, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=December 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202170502/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/113016aaa.html|url-status=dead}}

On December 3, Michigan defeated Kennesaw State 82–55. Michigan was led by Moritz Wagner with a career-high 20 points, while D.J. Wilson posted his second double-double of the season with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Michigan used a 19–4 run to end the first half to take an 18-point lead into the halftime break.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120316aab.html|title=Late First-Half Run Leads to Dominating Win over Kennesaw State|access-date=December 3, 2016|date=December 3, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=December 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161205153728/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120316aab.html|url-status=dead}} Michigan emerged victorious against Texas on December 6. Michigan led by as many as 10 in the first half, but neither team led by more than 3 in the final 17 minutes. Wagner led the team with 15 points including a putback that gave the team the lead with 18.8 seconds left followed by a blocked shot on the subsequent defensive stand.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120716aaa.html|title=Wolverines Emerge Victorious in Home Thriller with Texas|access-date=December 7, 2016|date=December 6, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=December 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161209170945/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120716aaa.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400911025|title=Wagner comes up big as Michigan edges Texas 53–50|access-date=December 7, 2016|date=December 6, 2016|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN}} On December 10, Michigan lost to (#2 AP Poll/#2 Coaches Poll) UCLA 84–102. Michigan was led by Irvin with 18 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds. The two teams combined for 22 three-pointers in the first half, as Michigan's first 18 points of the game came from beyond the arc. The game was tied 50–50 at halftime, however, Michigan made just three field goals in the final seven minutes of the game, as UCLA pulled away with the victory. With nine points, Walton became the 51st Wolverine in program history to score 1,000 career points.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121016aaa.html|title=Wolverines Fall Short in Shooting Clinic at No. 2 UCLA|access-date=December 11, 2016|date=December 10, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220125134/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121016aaa.html|archive-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=dead}} On December 13, Michigan defeated Central Arkansas by a 97–53 margin on the strength of a school record 19 three-point shots.{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400915049|title=Michigan makes 19 3-pointers in 97–53 rout of Cent. Arkansas|access-date=December 14, 2016|date=December 13, 2016|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121316aaa.html|title=School-Record 19 Triples Power U-M Past Central Arkansas|access-date=December 14, 2016|date=December 13, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=December 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220153348/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121316aaa.html|url-status=dead}} On December 17, Michigan defeated Maryland Eastern Shore 98–49. Michigan's 49-point victory was a season high and the 10th-largest margin of victory in program history. Michigan was led by Walton with a game-high 21 points, while Wilson scored a career-high 16 points. Michigan recorded a season-high 28 assists as a team, assisting on 28-of-34 made field goals, led by Abdur-Rahkman's career-high 10 assists. Fred Wright-Jones recorded his first career points on a three-pointer.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121716aab.html|title=Wolverines Put Up Season High in Points to Thump MDES|access-date=December 17, 2016|date=December 17, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220181555/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121716aab.html|archive-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=dead}} On December 22, Michigan defeated Furman 68–62. Michigan was led by Wagner with a game-high 18 points and six rebounds. Michigan was a perfect 16-for-16 from the free throw line, shooting 100 percent from the line for the first time since 2014–15. With the win, John Beilein earned his 750th career win.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122216aaa.html|title=Michigan Holds Off Furman, Gives Beilein 750th Win|access-date=December 22, 2016|date=December 22, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223133053/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122216aaa.html|archive-date=December 23, 2016|url-status=dead}}

On January 1, Michigan lost to Iowa 83–86 in overtime in its Big Ten conference opener. Wilson posted his third career double-double of the season with a career-high 28 points and 14 rebounds.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010117aac.html|title=U-M Comes Up Short in OT at Iowa in B1G Lidlifter|access-date=January 1, 2017|date=January 1, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103003023/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010117aac.html|archive-date=January 3, 2017|url-status=dead}} On January 4, Michigan defeated Penn State 72–69. Michigan trailed 29–36, at halftime, and Penn State led by as many as 14 points in the second half, before the Wolverines outscored the Nittany Lions 32–15, over the final 12-plus minutes of the game for the comeback win. With the win, head coach John Beilein became the second coach in program history to reach 200 wins with the Wolverines, joining Johnny Orr, who is the all-time leader with 209.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010517aad.html|title=Late Surge Lifts U-M over PSU to Give Beilein 200th U-M Win|access-date=January 4, 2017|date=January 4, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106010236/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010517aad.html|archive-date=January 6, 2017|url-status=dead}} On January 7, Michigan lost to Maryland 70–77. Michigan was led by Wagner who scored 15 of his team-high 17 points in the second half.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010717aaa.html|title=Wolverines Unable to Complete Comeback against Terps|access-date=January 7, 2017|date=January 7, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=January 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170108190334/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010717aaa.html|url-status=dead}} On January 11, Michigan lost to Illinois 69–85. Michigan was led by Wilson with a team-high 19 points.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011117aab.html|title=Wolverines Succumb to Hot-Shooting Illini|access-date=January 11, 2017|date=January 11, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=January 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113161222/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011117aab.html|url-status=dead}} On January 14, Michigan defeated Nebraska 91–85. Three Wolverines reached the 20-point mark, including a career-high 23 points from Wagner.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011417aaa.html|title=Three with 20-Plus Points Help U-M Gut Out Win over Nebraska|access-date=January 14, 2017|date=January 14, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=January 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116173429/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011417aaa.html|url-status=dead}} On January 17, Michigan lost to (#17/#17) Wisconsin 64–68. Michigan was led by Irvin with a game-high 20 points. After trailing by five points at halftime, Michigan used a 17–2 run to take an eight-point lead, with 12:40 left in the game. Wisconsin then went on a 15–0 run to regain the lead for good.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011817aaa.html|title=Wolverines Fall Short in Back-and-Forth Affair with Badgers|access-date=January 17, 2017|date=January 17, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=January 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170119051023/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011817aaa.html|url-status=dead}} On January 21, Michigan defeated Illinois 66–57. Michigan was led by Wilson with a game-high 19 points, while Walton posted his first double-double of the season with 13 points and 11 rebounds.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012117aaa.html|title=Michigan's Defensive Force Awakens in Win over Illinois|access-date=January 21, 2017|date=January 21, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=January 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170129185923/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012117aaa.html|url-status=dead}} On January 26, Michigan defeated Indiana 90–60. Michigan's 30-point win is the second-largest margin of victory over the Hoosiers in program history (+48, February 22, 1998, by the 1997–98 Wolverines over the 1997–98 Hoosiers). Six Wolverines scored in double figures, including all five starters, led by Walton with a game-high 21 points. It was the first time Michigan had six players in double digits since December 12, 2015, against Delaware State.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012617aaa.html|title=Wolverines Fire on All Cylinders in Win over IU|access-date=January 27, 2017|date=January 26, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=January 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170129192901/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012617aaa.html|url-status=dead}} On January 29, Michigan lost their rivalry game to Michigan State 62–70. Michigan was led by Walton with a season-high 24 points.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012917aaa.html|title=Wolverines Edged at MSU Despite Big Day from Walton|access-date=January 29, 2017|date=January 29, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202060350/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012917aaa.html|url-status=dead}} The loss was Michigan's fifth straight loss to MSU.{{Cite news|url=http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/29/miles-bridges-led-michigan-state-beats-michigan-70/|title=Trio of freshmen lead Michigan St in 70–62 win over Michigan|newspaper=The Washington Times|language=en-US|access-date=January 30, 2017}}

On February 4, Michigan lost to Ohio State 66–70. Walton posted his second double-double of the season with a season-high 25 points, and 10 rebounds.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020417aaa.html|title=Walton's 25 Points Not Enough in Loss to Ohio State|access-date=February 4, 2017|date=February 4, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=February 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205100854/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020417aaa.html|url-status=dead}} On February 7, Michigan defeated rival Michigan State 86–57. The win snapped a five-game losing streak against Michigan State. With his 20 points, eight assists and five rebounds, Walton became the third player in Michigan program history to reach 1,000 points, 400 rebounds and 400 assists, joining Gary Grant and Jalen Rose. Michigan's 29-point victory was the largest margin of victory in the series since 1996, when Michigan also won by 29-points, 75–46. The Wolverines forced the Spartans into 21 turnovers and outscoring them 30–7 in points off turnovers. The last time Michigan forced 20 or more turnovers was on November 14, 2011, against Towson. Michigan shot 60 percent from the field, the first time the Spartans defense allowed an opponent to shoot over 50 percent from the field all season.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020817aaa.html|title=Wolverines Steamroll Spartans Behind Strong Defense|access-date=February 7, 2017|date=February 7, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210214620/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020817aaa.html|archive-date=February 10, 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400915056|title=Sharp-shooting Michigan routs Michigan State 86–57|access-date=February 7, 2017|date=February 7, 2017|publisher=ESPN}} On February 12, Michigan defeated Indiana 75–63. Michigan was led by Walton with a game-high 25 points, his fifth consecutive 20-plus point game. Wagner posted his first career double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. The win marked the Wolverines first win at Assembly Hall since 2009, and the first time they defeated Indiana twice in the same Big Ten season since 1994–95.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021217aaa.html|title=Michigan Secures Sweep of Indiana with Big Road Win|access-date=February 13, 2017|date=February 12, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214102246/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021217aaa.html|archive-date=February 14, 2017|url-status=dead}} It was the team's first road win.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400914985|title=Walton helps Wolverines take control in rare win at Indiana|access-date=February 14, 2017|date=February 12, 2017|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} Walton earned Co-Big Ten Player of the Week honors on February 13.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/113016aaa.html|title=Michigan Awards & Honors: Walton Tabbed Co-Big Ten Player of the Week|access-date=February 13, 2017|date=February 13, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214101938/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/113016aaa.html|archive-date=February 14, 2017|url-status=dead}} On February 16, Michigan defeated (#11/#10){{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/021417aaa.html|title=Big Ten Men's Basketball Weekly Central|access-date=February 17, 2017|date=February 16, 2017|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217223413/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/021417aaa.html|archive-date=February 17, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} Wisconsin 64–58, earning their first win over a ranked opponent of the season. Michigan was led by Wagner with a team-high 21 points. With five rebounds in the game, Walton became the first player in program history to record 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 400 assists.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021617aaa.html|title=Wolverines Knock Off No. 11 Badgers Behind Wagner, Irvin|access-date=February 16, 2017|date=February 16, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217223530/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021617aaa.html|archive-date=February 17, 2017|url-status=dead}} On February 19, Michigan lost to Minnesota 78–83 in overtime. Michigan was led by Walton and Wilson with 16 points each.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021917aaa.html|title=021917aaa|access-date=February 20, 2017|date=February 19, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170220194157/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021917aaa.html|archive-date=February 20, 2017|url-status=dead}} On February 22, Michigan defeated Rutgers 68–64. Michigan was led by Irvin with a game-high 16 points. With the win, Beilein earned his 500th career win in Division I play.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/022217aaa.html|title=U-M Escapes Rutgers with Milestone Win for Beilein|access-date=February 23, 2017|date=February 22, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170223212050/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/022217aaa.html|archive-date=February 23, 2017|url-status=dead}} On February 25, Michigan defeated (#14/#14) Purdue 82–70. Michigan was led by Wagner with a career-high 24 points, including 22 points in the first half. Walton posted his third double-double of the season with 17 points and 11 rebounds.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/022517aaa.html|title=Walton, Wagner Dominant in Senior Day Win Over No. 14 Purdue|access-date=February 25, 2017|date=February 25, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=February 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226131550/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/022517aaa.html|url-status=dead}}

On March 1, Michigan lost to Northwestern 65–67, following a buzzer beater layup from Dererk Pardon. Michigan was led by Walton with a team-high 15 points.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030117aaa.html|title=Michigan Beaten at the Buzzer by Northwestern|access-date=March 1, 2017|date=March 1, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=March 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170302113141/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030117aaa.html|url-status=dead}} On March 5, Michigan handed Nebraska its worst loss in program history (36-point margin) and set a record for opposition points scored (93) in Pinnacle Bank Arena in the final regular season contest of the year.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400915061|title=Michigan's 93–57 win is Cornhuskers' worst home loss ever|access-date=March 6, 2017|date=March 5, 2017|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN}} Walton posted his fourth double-double of the season with a game-high 18 points, and set a Michigan single-game record with 16 assists, surpassing Gary Grant. With the win, head coach John Beilein tied Johnny Orr for most wins in Michigan program history with 209.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2017/03/michigan_nebraska_7.html|title=Michigan smashes Nebraska behind Derrick Walton Jr.'s record 16 assists|access-date=March 6, 2017|date=March 5, 2017|website=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030517aaa.html|title=Michigan Ends Regular Season on High Note at Nebraska|access-date=March 6, 2017|date=March 5, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306134309/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030517aaa.html|archive-date=March 6, 2017|url-status=dead}} Walton earned a second Co-Big Ten Player of the Week honors on March 6.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030617aad.html|title=Michigan, Purdue and Iowa Claim Weekly Men's Basketball Honors: Wolverines' Walton Jr., and Boilermakers' Swanigan named Co-Players of the Week; Hawkeyes' Bohannon earns Freshman of the Week recognition|access-date=March 7, 2017|date=March 6, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170307124035/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030617aad.html|archive-date=March 7, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}

On March 8, the team plane slid off the runway after it aborted a takeoff at Willow Run Airport to depart for the 2017 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament. Despite damage to the plane, all passengers were unharmed.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18856011/michigan-wolverines-team-plane-involved-accident-school-says-injured|title=None injured following Michigan team plane accident, says school|access-date=March 9, 2017|date=March 8, 2017|publisher=ESPN}} As a result, the team did not arrive at the tournament until less than 90 minutes before the scheduled noon tip-off on March 9. The team played in practice uniforms, jumped out to an early 31–11 lead and went on to defeat Illinois by a 75–55 score.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400945735|title=After travel trouble, Michigan beats Illini 75–55 in Big Ten|access-date=March 9, 2017|date=March 9, 2017|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} Michigan never trailed in the game, which gave Beilein his 210th victory at Michigan, a new school record (surpassing Johnny Orr).{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030917aaa.html|title=Wolverines Rise in Face of Adversity, Advance to B1G Quarters|access-date=March 9, 2017|date=March 9, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312041254/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030917aaa.html|archive-date=March 12, 2017|url-status=dead}} On March 10, Michigan defeated (#12/#13) Purdue 74–70 in overtime during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament. Michigan was led by Wilson with a game-high 26 points. There were 18 lead changes and 14 ties during a closely contested game. Neither team led by more than four points in the second half.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031017aab.html|title=Wolverines Knock Off Top-Seeded Purdue in Overtime Thriller|access-date=March 10, 2017|date=March 10, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312184438/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031017aab.html|archive-date=March 12, 2017|url-status=dead}} On March 11, Michigan defeated Minnesota 84–77 during the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament. Michigan was led by Walton with a career-high 29 points, and a game-high nine assists. Walton scored or assisted on 18 of Michigan's final 20 points. The 47 points allowed by Minnesota are the most the Golden Gophers have conceded in a first half this season. With the win, Michigan advanced to the Big Ten tournament final for the first time since 2014 and the third time in program history.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031117aaa.html|title=Walton Leads Michigan Past Minnesota into Big Ten Final|access-date=March 11, 2017|date=March 11, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312194715/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031117aaa.html|archive-date=March 12, 2017|url-status=dead}} Seeded eighth, Michigan is the lowest seed to reach the Big Ten tournament Final since 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031117aae.html|title=Wolverines Set to Battle Wisconsin for B1G Tournament Title|access-date=March 11, 2017|date=March 11, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312194831/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031117aae.html|url-status=dead}} On March 12, Michigan defeated (#23/#24) Wisconsin 71–56 to claim their first Big Ten tournament championship since 1998. Michigan was led by Walton with a game-high 22 points, and seven assists, and was named tournament MVP. Irvin recorded 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and was named to the All-Tournament Team. As the No. 8 seed, Michigan became the lowest-seeded team ever to win the Big Ten tournament.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031217aaa.html|title=Champions! Michigan Grabs Big Ten tournament Title|access-date=March 12, 2017|date=March 12, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313125353/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031217aaa.html|archive-date=March 13, 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031217aac.html|title=2017 Big Ten Men's Basketball All-Tournament Team|access-date=March 12, 2017|date=March 12, 2017|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313130926/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031217aac.html|archive-date=March 13, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}

In the first round of the 2017 NCAA tournament, Michigan defeated Oklahoma State by a 92–91 margin on the strength of a school NCAA Tournament record 16 three-point shots (on 29 attempts, including 11–15 three-point shooting in the second half). Michigan's 16 three-point field goals also tied the Big Ten record for an NCAA Tournament game. The team was led by Derrick Walton's 26 points. With 26 points, 11 assists and five rebounds, Walton was the first player with at least 25 points, ten assists and five rebounds in a tournament game since Dwyane Wade in 2003.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400946433|title=Michigan delivers 3-point punch to knock out Oklahoma State|access-date=March 17, 2017|date=March 17, 2017|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031717aaa.html|title=Michigan Hits 16 Threes to Advance in NCAA Tourney|access-date=March 17, 2017|date=March 17, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170318090028/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031717aaa.html|archive-date=March 18, 2017|url-status=dead}} On March 19, Michigan defeated Louisville 73–69 in a rematch of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2014, and third time in the past five seasons. Michigan was led by Wagner with a career-high 26 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400947182|title=Wagner's big game sends Michigan past Louisville in NCAAs|access-date=March 19, 2017|date=March 19, 2017|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031917aaa.html|title=How Sweet! U-M Overcomes Louisville, Advances to Round of 16|access-date=March 19, 2017|date=March 19, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320144751/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031917aaa.html|archive-date=March 20, 2017|url-status=dead}} Wagner's 26 points were the most by a Wolverine in an NCAA Tournament game since Ray Jackson scored 28 points against Western Kentucky in the first round of the 1995 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. Michigan led the country in fewest turnovers per game with just 9.2 turnovers per contest. Michigan set a new program record with 350 made three-pointers this season.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032117aaa.html|title=Wolverines to Clash with No. 3-Seeded Ducks in NCAA Sweet 16|access-date=March 24, 2017|date=March 21, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=March 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324174238/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032117aaa.html|url-status=dead}} After the first week of the tournament, the seventh seeded Wolverines were regarded by some media outlets as the "feel-good story of the NCAA tournament".{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18979689/how-michigan-became-feel-good-story-2017-ncaa-tournament|title=How Michigan became the feel-good story of the NCAA tournament|access-date=April 11, 2017|date=March 23, 2017|author=Grossman, Hallie|publisher=ESPN}} On March 23, Michigan lost to Oregon 68–69. Michigan was led by Walton with a game-high 20 points, as Walton and Irvin scored 26 of Michigan's 35 second-half points.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032317aaa.html|title=Michigan's Magic Ends with One-Point Loss to Ducks|access-date=March 24, 2017|date=March 23, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324174057/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032317aaa.html|archive-date=March 24, 2017|url-status=dead}}

The 18-game set of games against Big Ten opponents was announced on June 20 without dates.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062016aaa.html|title=Big Ten Releases Breakdown for 2017 Conference Schedule|access-date=July 28, 2016|date=June 20, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=July 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720194235/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062016aaa.html|url-status=dead}} On July 27, the 14 game preconference schedule was announced including the first games of three home-and-home series against Texas, UCLA and South Carolina.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/072716aaa.html|title=Michigan Releases 14-Game Non-Conference Schedule|access-date=July 28, 2016|date=July 27, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=August 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160802112207/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/072716aaa.html|url-status=dead}} The final schedule was announced on August 25.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/082516aaa.html|title=B1G Announces Game Dates, Matchups for Conference Slate|access-date=November 7, 2016|date=August 25, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=November 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107161528/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/082516aaa.html|url-status=dead}}

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| nonconf = yes

| opponent = IUPUI

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| gamename = 2K Sports Classic regional round

| tv = ESPNU

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915043 77–65]

| highscorer = Irvin

| points = 15

| highrebounder= Wilson

| rebounds = 14

| highassister = 2 tied

| assists = 3

| attend = 10,812

| record = 2–0

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = November 17, 2016

| time = 9:30{{nbsp}}pm

| nonconf = yes

| neutral = yes

| opponent = Marquette

| site_stadium = Madison Square Garden

| site_cityst = Manhattan, NY

| gamename = 2K Sports Classic semifinals

| tv = ESPN2

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915044 79–61]

| highscorer = Irvin

| points = 16

| highrebounder= Wilson

| rebounds = 12

| highassister = Irvin

| assists = 6

| attend = 8,126

| record = 3–0

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = November 18, 2016

| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm

| nonconf = yes

| neutral = yes

| opponent = SMU

| site_stadium = Madison Square Garden

| site_cityst = Manhattan, NY

| gamename = 2K Sports Classic

| tv = ESPN2

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400926410 76–54]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 23

| highrebounder= Irvin

| rebounds = 6

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 6

| attend = 8,088

| record = 4–0

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = November 23, 2016

| time = 5:00{{nbsp}}pm

| nonconf = yes

| away = yes

| rank = 25-t

| opponent = South Carolina

| site_stadium = Colonial Life Arena

| site_cityst = Columbia, SC

| tv = ESPNU

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400910779 46–61]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 15

| highrebounder= 5 tied

| rebounds = 4

| highassister = 2 tied

| assists = 1

| attend = 13,051

| record = 4–1

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = November 26, 2016

| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm

| nonconf = yes

| rank = 25-t

| opponent = Mount St. Mary's

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = ESPN3

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915045 64–47]

| highscorer = Irvin

| points = 14

| highrebounder= Wilson

| rebounds = 7

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 5

| attend = 9,410

| record = 5–1

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = November 30, 2016

| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm

| nonconf = yes

| opponent = Virginia Tech

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| gamename = ACC–Big Ten Challenge

| tv = ESPN2

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915046 70–73]

| highscorer = Irvin

| points = 23

| highrebounder= Abdur-Rahkman

| rebounds = 6

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 5

| attend = 9,981

| record = 5–2

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = December 3, 2016

| time = 1:00 pm

| nonconf = yes

| opponent = Kennesaw State

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = BTN+

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915047 82–55]

| highscorer = Wagner

| points = 20

| highrebounder= Wilson

| rebounds = 11

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 8

| attend = 10,687

| record = 6–2

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = December 6, 2016

| time = 9:00{{nbsp}}pm

| nonconf = yes

| opponent = Texas

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = ESPN2

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400911025 53–50]

| highscorer = Wagner

| points = 15

| highrebounder= Wilson

| rebounds = 6

| highassister = Irvin

| assists = 5

| attend = 10,613

| record = 7–2

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = December 10, 2016

| time = 8:00{{nbsp}}pm

| nonconf = yes

| away = yes

| opponent = UCLA

| opprank = 2

| site_stadium = Pauley Pavilion

| site_cityst = Los Angeles, CA

| tv = ESPN2

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915560 82–104]

| highscorer = Irvin

| points = 18

| highrebounder= Irvin

| rebounds = 5

| highassister = Irvin

| assists = 7

| attend = 13,571

| record = 7–3

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = December 13, 2016

| time = 9:00{{nbsp}}pm

| nonconf = yes

| opponent = Central Arkansas

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915049 97–53]

| highscorer = Irvin

| points = 18

| highrebounder= 2 tied

| rebounds = 7

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 6

| attend = 9,486

| record = 8–3

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = December 17, 2016

| time = 3:00{{nbsp}}pm

| nonconf = yes

| opponent = Maryland Eastern Shore

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915050 98–49]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 21

| highrebounder= 3 tied

| rebounds = 6

| highassister = Abdur-Rahkman

| assists = 10

| attend = 12,020

| record = 9–3

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = December 22, 2016

| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm

| nonconf = yes

| opponent = Furman

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915051 68–62]

| highscorer = Wagner

| points = 18

| highrebounder= Wagner

| rebounds = 6

| highassister = Irvin

| assists = 7

| attend = 10,634

| record = 10–3

}}

|-

! colspan="12" style="background:#{{NCAA color|Michigan Wolverines|1}};|2016–17 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = January 1, 2017

| time = 2:15 pm

| away = yes

| opponent = Iowa

| site_stadium = Carver-Hawkeye Arena

| site_cityst = Iowa City, IA

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915005 83–86]

| highscorer = Wilson

| points = 28

| highrebounder= Wilson

| rebounds = 14

| highassister = 2 tied

| assists = 6

| overtime = OT

| attend = 13,988

| record = 10–4

| conference = 0–1

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = January 4, 2017

| time = 8:30{{nbsp}}pm

| opponent = Penn State

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915052 72–69]

| highscorer = 2 tied

| points = 14

| highrebounder= Walton

| rebounds = 6

| highassister = Irvin

| assists = 4

| attend = 11,385

| record = 11–4

| conference = 1–1

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = January 7, 2017

| time = 3:15{{nbsp}}pm

| opponent = Maryland

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = ESPN2

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915031 70–77]

| highscorer = Wagner

| points = 17

| highrebounder= Donnal

| rebounds = 6

| highassister = 2 tied

| assists = 3

| attend = 11,527

| record = 11–5

| conference = 1–2

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = January 11, 2017

| time = 9:00{{nbsp}}pm

| away = yes

| opponent = Illinois

| site_stadium = State Farm Center

| site_cityst = Champaign, IL

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400914960 69–85]

| highscorer = Wilson

| points = 19

| highrebounder= Irvin

| rebounds = 6

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 7

| attend = 11,404

| record = 11–6

| conference = 1–3

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = January 14, 2017

| time = 2:00{{nbsp}}pm

| opponent = Nebraska

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915053 91–85]

| highscorer = Wagner

| points = 23

| highrebounder= Wagner

| rebounds = 6

| highassister = Irvin

| assists = 7

| attend = 11,145

| record = 12–6

| conference = 2–3

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = January 17, 2017

| time = 9:00{{nbsp}}pm

| away = yes

| opponent = Wisconsin

| opprank = 17

| site_stadium = Kohl Center

| site_cityst = Madison, WI

| tv = ESPN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400914935 64–68]

| highscorer = Irvin

| points = 20

| highrebounder= 2 tied

| rebounds = 6

| highassister = Irvin

| assists = 3

| attend = 17,287

| record = 12–7

| conference = 2–4

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = January 21, 2017

| time = 2:15{{nbsp}}pm

| opponent = Illinois

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400914963 66–57]

| highscorer = Wilson

| points = 19

| highrebounder= Walton

| rebounds = 11

| highassister = Wilson

| assists = 5

| attend = 12,234

| record = 13–7

| conference = 3–4

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = January 26, 2017

| time = 9:00{{nbsp}}pm

| opponent = Indiana

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = ESPN2

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400914981 90–60]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 21

| highrebounder= Wilson

| rebounds = 5

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 5

| attend = 11,267

| record = 14–7

| conference = 4–4

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = January 29, 2017

| time = 1:00{{nbsp}}pm

| away = yes

| opponent = Michigan State

| site_stadium = Breslin Center

| site_cityst = East Lansing, MI

| gamename = Rivalry

| tv = CBS

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915054 62–70]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 24

| highrebounder= Walton

| rebounds = 9

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 5

| attend = 14,797

| record = 14–8

| conference = 4–5

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = February 4, 2017

| time = 6:00{{nbsp}}pm

| opponent = Ohio State

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = ESPN2

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915055 66–70]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 25

| highrebounder= Walton

| rebounds = 10

| highassister = 2 tied

| assists = 3

| attend = 12,196

| record = 14–9

| conference = 4–6

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = February 7, 2017

| time = 9:00{{nbsp}}pm

| opponent = Michigan State

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = ESPN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915056 86–57]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 20

| highrebounder= Wagner

| rebounds = 6

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 8

| attend = 11,864

| record = 15–9

| conference = 5–6

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = February 12, 2017

| time = 1:00{{nbsp}}pm

| away = yes

| opponent = Indiana

| site_stadium = Assembly Hall

| site_cityst = Bloomington, IN

| tv = CBS

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400914985 75–63]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 25

| highrebounder= Wagner

| rebounds = 10

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 4

| attend = 17,222

| record = 16–9

| conference = 6–6

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = February 16, 2017

| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm

| opponent = Wisconsin

| opprank = 11

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = ESPN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400914943 64–58]

| highscorer = Wagner

| points = 21

| highrebounder= 2 tied

| rebounds = 5

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 8

| attend = 12,128

| record = 17–9

| conference = 7–6

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = February 19, 2017

| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm

| away = yes

| opponent = Minnesota

| site_stadium = Williams Arena

| site_cityst = Minneapolis, MN

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915057 78–83]

| highscorer = 2 tied

| points = 16

| highrebounder= Wilson

| rebounds = 7

| highassister = 2 tied

| assists = 5

| overtime = OT

| attend = 12,091

| record = 17–10

| conference = 7–7

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = February 22, 2017

| time = 6:30{{nbsp}}pm

| away = yes

| opponent = Rutgers

| site_stadium = The RAC

| site_cityst = Piscataway, NJ

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915058 68–64]

| highscorer = Irvin

| points = 16

| highrebounder= Wilson

| rebounds = 11

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 5

| attend = 5,369

| record = 18–10

| conference = 8–7

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = February 25, 2017

| time = 4:00 pm

| opponent = Purdue

| opprank = 14

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = ESPN2

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915059 82–70]

| highscorer = Wagner

| points = 24

| highrebounder= Walton

| rebounds = 11

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 5

| attend = 12,707

| record = 19–10

| conference = 9–7

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = March 1, 2017

| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm

| away = yes

| opponent = Northwestern

| site_stadium = Welsh-Ryan Arena

| site_cityst = Evanston, IL

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915060 65–67]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 15

| highrebounder= Wagner

| rebounds = 10

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 6

| attend = 8,117

| record = 19–11

| conference = 9–8

}}

{{CBB Schedule Entry

| date = March 5, 2017

| time = 8:00{{nbsp}}pm

| away = yes

| opponent = Nebraska

| site_stadium = Pinnacle Bank Arena

| site_cityst = Lincoln, NE

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400915061 93–57]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 18

| highrebounder= 4 tied

| rebounds = 3

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 16

| record = 20–11

| conference = 10–8

}}

|-

! colspan="12" style="background:#{{NCAA color|Michigan Wolverines|1}};|2017 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = March 9, 2017

| time = 12:00{{nbsp}}pm

| neutral = yes

| seed = 8

| opponent = Illinois

| oppseed = 9

| site_stadium = Verizon Center

| site_cityst = Washington, D.C.

| gamename = Second Round

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400945735 75–55]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 19

| highrebounder= Irvin

| rebounds = 7

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 5

| attend = 12,189

| record = 21–11

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = March 10, 2017

| time = 12:00{{nbsp}}pm

| neutral = yes

| seed = 8

| opponent = Purdue

| opprank = 13

| oppseed = 1

| site_stadium = Verizon Center

| site_cityst = Washington, D.C.

| gamename = Quarterfinals

| tv = ESPN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400945800 74–70]

| highscorer = Wilson

| points = 26

| highrebounder= Wilson

| rebounds = 8

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 4

| overtime = OT

| attend = 12,189

| record = 22–11

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = March 11, 2017

| time = 1:00{{nbsp}}pm

| neutral = yes

| seed = 8

| opponent = Minnesota

| oppseed = 4

| site_stadium = Verizon Center

| site_cityst = Washington, D.C.

| gamename = Semifinals

| tv = CBS

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400946255 84–77]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 29

| highrebounder= 2 tied

| rebounds = 5

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 9

| attend = 13,984

| record = 23–11

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = March 12, 2017

| time = 3:00{{nbsp}}pm

| neutral = yes

| seed = 8

| opponent = Wisconsin

| opprank = 24

| oppseed = 2

| site_stadium = Verizon Center

| site_cityst = Washington, D.C.

| gamename = Championship

| tv = CBS

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400946284 71–56]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 22

| highrebounder= Irvin

| rebounds = 7

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 7

| attend = 12,902

| record = 24–11

}}

|-

! colspan="12" style="background:#{{NCAA color|Michigan Wolverines|1}};|2017 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = March 17, 2017

| time = 12:15{{nbsp}}pm

| neutral = yes

| seed = 7 MW

| opponent = Oklahoma State

| rank = 23

| oppseed = 10 MW

| site_stadium = Bankers Life Fieldhouse

| site_cityst = Indianapolis, IN

| gamename = First Round

| tv = CBS

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400946433 92–91]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 26

| highrebounder= 2 tied

| rebounds = 5

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 11

| attend = 18,255

| record = 25–11

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = March 19, 2017

| time = 12:10{{nbsp}}pm

| neutral = yes

| seed = 7 MW

| opponent = Louisville

| rank = 23

| opprank = 10

| oppseed = 2 MW

| site_stadium = Bankers Life Fieldhouse

| site_cityst = Indianapolis, IN

| gamename = Second Round

| tv = CBS

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400947182 73–69]

| highscorer = Wagner

| points = 26

| highrebounder= Walton

| rebounds = 7

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 6

| attend = 18,293

| record = 26–11

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = March 23, 2017

| time = 7:09 pm

| neutral = yes

| seed = 7 MW

| opponent = Oregon

| rank = 23

| opprank = 9

| oppseed = 3 MW

| site_stadium = Sprint Center

| site_cityst = Kansas City, MO

| gamename = Sweet Sixteen

| tv = CBS

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400947325 68–69]

| highscorer = Walton

| points = 20

| highrebounder= Irvin

| rebounds = 8

| highassister = Walton

| assists = 8

| attend = 18,475

| record = 26–12

}}

{{CBB schedule end

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:Waleed Samaha – Director of Basketball Operations

:Chris Hunter – Director of Player Personnel

:Bryan Smothers – Video Analyst

:Devon Mulry – Graduate Manager

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The team posted the following statistics:{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan/2017.html|title=2016–17 Michigan Wolverines Roster and Stats|access-date=April 7, 2017|publisher=Sports-reference.com}}{{cite web|url=http://statsarchive.ath.umich.edu/VS-Basketball-M/seasontot.php|title=Season Totals for 2016–17|access-date=April 7, 2017|publisher=University of Michigan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104125727/http://statsarchive.ath.umich.edu/VS-Basketball-M/seasontot.php|archive-date=November 4, 2016|url-status=dead}}

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On December 5, 2016, Irvin was named as a nominee for the Allstate Good Works Team in honor of his volunteerism and civic involvement.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120516aac.html|title=Big Ten Men's Basketball Weekly Release: News and notes surrounding Big Ten men's basketball for the week of Dec. 5–11|access-date=December 5, 2016|date=December 5, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220130559/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120516aac.html|archive-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} On January 6, 2017, Walton was one of 5 Big Ten players included on the 30-man Senior CLASS Award candidate list.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010617aab.html|title=Senior CLASS Award Candidates: Seven Big Ten basketball senior standouts among preseason candidates for award celebrating excellence on and off the court|access-date=January 13, 2017|date=January 6, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116150420/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010617aab.html|archive-date=January 16, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} On January 9, the Wolverines promoted Andrew Dakich to full-scholarship status.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2017/01/john_beilein_and_michigan_bask_1.html|title=Andrew Dakich surprised by Michigan with second-semester scholarship|access-date=January 13, 2017|date=January 9, 2017|website=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}} Moritz Wagner was one of two Big Ten athletes (along with Caleb Swanigan named to the February 9, 2016–17 NCAA Division I Academic All-District Men's Basketball Team for District 5 (IL, IN, MI, OH), placing them among the 40 finalists for the Academic All-American 15-man team.{{cite web|url=http://www.cosida.com/documents/2017/2/9//Acad_BasketM.pdf?id=2141|title=CoSIDA Academic All-District Men's Basketball Teams Released|access-date=February 14, 2017|date=February 9, 2017|publisher=College Sports Information Directors of America}} Walton earned co-Big Ten Player of the week recognition with Jordan Murphy on February 13 and with Swanigan on March 6.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010217aaa.html|title=Minnesota, Nebraska and Michigan State Earn Weekly Men's Basketball Honors: Golden Gophers' Nate Mason and Huskers' Tai Webster named Co-Players of the Week; Spartans' Nick Ward earns third Freshman of the Week nod|access-date=January 3, 2017|date=January 2, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103165607/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010217aaa.html|archive-date=January 3, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} Walton was recognized by both the coaches and the media as a second-team All-Big Ten selection, while Wagner was an honorable mention selection by both groups and Irvin was an honorable mention selection by the media.{{cite web|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/2016-17_All_Big_Ten_Honors.pdf|title=2016–17 All-Big Ten Men's Basketball Team|access-date=March 7, 2017|date=March 6, 2017|website=CSTV.com|archive-date=October 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015111045/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/2016-17_All_Big_Ten_Honors.pdf|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030617aad.html|title=Walton on All-B1G Second Team; Two Earn Honorable Mention|access-date=March 7, 2017|date=March 6, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170307124410/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030617aad.html|archive-date=March 7, 2017|url-status=dead}} Walton was one of ten Big Ten players honored as All-District selections by the United States Basketball Writers Association.{{cite web| url=http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2017/alldistrict170307.html|publisher=United States Basketball Writers Association| title=USBWA Names 2016–17 Men's All-District Teams| access-date=March 8, 2017|date=March 7, 2017}} Walton was selected as Most Outstanding Player of the 2017 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament and was joined on the All-tournament team by Irvin.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031217aac.html|title=All-Tournament Team: 2017 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament All-Tournament Team|access-date=March 13, 2017|date=March 12, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313130926/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031217aac.html|archive-date=March 13, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} Walton was included on the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division I All-District 7 second-team on March 22.{{cite web|url=http://nabc.com/NABC_Releases/2017/PDF/2016-17_NABC-Division_I_ALL-DISTRICT_TEAMS_AND_COACHES.pdf|title=National Association of Basketball Coaches Announces 2016–17 Division I All-District Teams and Coaches|access-date=March 22, 2017|date=March 22, 2017|publisher=National Association of Basketball Coaches|archive-date=March 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170323053246/http://nabc.com/NABC_Releases/2017/PDF/2016-17_NABC-Division_I_ALL-DISTRICT_TEAMS_AND_COACHES.pdf|url-status=dead}}

Irvin (35.4) and Walton (34.8) finished first and second in minutes played in the Big Ten for the season. Walton also finished second in free throw percentage (87.6%) and assists/turnover ration (2.9).{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2016-2017/confstat.html|title=2016–17 Big Ten Men's Basketball Statistics|access-date=March 27, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327171115/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2016-2017/confstat.html|archive-date=March 27, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} Irvin finished his career tied for first in career games played in school history (142), third in career three-point shots made (241) and fourth in career minutes played (4,225).{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/zak_irvin_847501.html|title=Zak Irvin 21|access-date=March 27, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629205006/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/zak_irvin_847501.html|archive-date=June 29, 2017|url-status=dead}} Walton finished his career second in career free throw percentage (83.67%), third in career games started (126) fourth in career assists (499) and fourth in career three-point field goals made (233).{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/derrick_walton_jr_847496.html|title=Derrick Walton Jr. 10|access-date=March 27, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629194138/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/derrick_walton_jr_847496.html|archive-date=June 29, 2017|url-status=dead}} Following the season, Walton was named team MVP.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/041217aac.html|title=Walton Awarded Bill Buntin MVP Honor at Basketball Banquet|access-date=May 2, 2017|date=April 12, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421074545/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/041217aac.html|archive-date=April 21, 2017|url-status=dead}}

The 2013–14 team had set a Big Ten free throw percentage record by shooting 76.2% for the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031317aaa.html|title=Michigan-Wisconsin Postgame Notes|access-date=March 13, 2017|date=March 12, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314063223/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031317aaa.html|archive-date=March 14, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} The 2016–17 Michigan Wolverines eclipsed that record by shooting 77.9%. Michigan also led the Big Ten in field goal percentage 48.3%, +3.4 turnover margin per game, 1.5 assist/turnover ratio and 9.5 three-point field goals made per game.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} Their 9.4 turnovers per game led the nation going into the NCAA Tournament.

Wilson became the eighth NBA draft selection during the John Beilein era when the Milwaukee Bucks made him the 17th selection.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062217aaa.html|title=Wilson Goes 17th Overall, Becomes Eighth NBA Draftee in Beilein Era|access-date=June 22, 2017|date=June 22, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170623030932/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062217aaa.html|archive-date=June 23, 2017|df=mdy-all}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19686628/2017-nba-draft-milwaukee-bucks-pick-no-17-dj-wilson-michigan-forward|title=Bucks pick at No. 17: D.J. Wilson, Michigan forward|access-date=June 23, 2017|date=June 22, 2017|publisher=ESPN}} He was the first of four 2016–17 Big Ten Conference players selected in the 2017 NBA draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.btpowerhouse.com/2017/6/23/15860084/2017-nba-draft-big-ten-reactions-morris-swanigan-anunoby-bryant-selections|title=Hit or Miss Night for the Big Ten in the 2017 NBA Draft: Four Big Ten players were selected in the 2017 NBA Draft.|access-date=June 23, 2017|date=June 23, 2017|publisher=SB Nation|author=Steedman, Bryan}}{{cite web|url=http://btn.com/2017/06/23/four-big-ten-players-selected-in-thursdays-nba-draft/|title=Four Big Ten players selected in Thursday's NBA Draft|access-date=June 23, 2017|date=June 23, 2017|website=BTN.com}}

Sources:{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_2017.html|title=2017 NBA Draft|publisher=Basketball-reference.com|access-date=2017-06-23}}{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_2018.html|title=2018 NBA Draft|publisher=Basketball-reference.com|access-date=2018-06-22}}

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Following the season on March 28, both Andrew Dakich and Mark Donnal announced that they would graduate and transfer to other programs as 5th-year graduate transfers.{{cite web|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2017/03/28/michigan-basketball-mark-donnal/99751672/|title=Michigan basketball's Mark Donnal gets release, can transfer|access-date=March 29, 2017|date=March 28, 2017|work=Detroit Free Press|author=Snyder, Mark}}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GoodmanESPN/status/846819319388553217|title=@GoodmanESPN status update|access-date=March 29, 2017|date=March 28, 2017|publisher=Twitter|author=Goodman, Jeff}} On April 10, both D. J. Wilson and Moe Wagner declared for the 2017 NBA draft, but did not hire agents, which gave them until May 24 to withdraw their names and retain their athletic eligibility to return to Michigan.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/19127532/michigan-forwards-moritz-wagner-dj-wilson-declare-nba-draft|title=Moritz Wagner, D.J. Wilson declare for NBA draft, won't hire agents|access-date=April 11, 2017|date=April 10, 2017|author=Goodman, Jeff|publisher=ESPN}} 57 of the 78 players who declared for the 2016 NBA draft without hiring an agent withdrew their names.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2017/04/as_moe_wagner_and_dj_wilson_di.html|title=As Moe Wagner and D.J. Wilson dip their toes, Michigan meets college basketball's new reality|access-date=April 11, 2017|date=April 11, 2017|website=MLive.com|author=Quinn, Brendan F.}} On May 1, Donnal announced that he would use his final year of eligibility to play with the 2017–18 Clemson Tigers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/19289671/mark-donnal-transferring-michigan-clemson|title=Mark Donnal transferring from Michigan to Clemson|access-date=May 3, 2017|date=May 1, 2017|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} On May 24, Wagner withdrew his name from the NBA draft and Wilson did not.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/19453883/moe-wagner-returning-michigan-wolverines-dj-wilson-staying-draft|title=Moe Wagner returning to Michigan, D.J. Wilson staying in draft|access-date=May 24, 2017|date=May 24, 2017|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}

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