2019–20 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team

The Wolverines finished the 2018–19 season 30–7, 15–5 in Big Ten play to finish in third place. They defeated Iowa and Minnesota in the Big Ten tournament before losing for the third time on the season to Michigan State in the tournament championship. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as the No. 2 seed in the West regional. They defeated Montana and Florida to advance to the Sweet Sixteen before losing to eventual National Runner-Up Texas Tech.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2019/05/cleveland-cavaliers-hire-michigan-head-coach-john-beilein.html|title=Cleveland Cavaliers hire John Beilein as head coach, lure him away from Michigan|last=Fedor|first=Chris|date=May 13, 2019|access-date=June 3, 2019|website=cleveland.com}}

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On May 13, 2019, it was announced that John Beilein was hired as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).{{cite web |last1=Baumgardner |first1=Nick and David Jesse |title=Michigan basketball's John Beilein leaving to coach NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2019/05/13/michigan-john-beilein-leaving-coach-cleveland-cavaliers/1186909001/ |website=freep.com |publisher=Detroit Free Press |access-date=May 13, 2019 |date=May 13, 2019}} On May 22, the Wolverines named Juwan Howard head coach, agreeing on a five-year contract.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/5/22/former-michigan-great-juwan-howard-returns-as-mens-basketball-coach.aspx |title=Former Michigan Great Juwan Howard Returns as Men's Basketball Coach |access-date=May 22, 2019 |date=May 22, 2019 |first=Tom |last=Wywrot |website=MGoBlue.com |publisher=CBS Interactive}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/22/sports/-juwan-howard-michigan.html|title=Michigan Hires Juwan Howard as Basketball Coach|last=Media|first=Field Level|date=May 22, 2019|access-date=July 7, 2019|work=The New York Times|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}} It was announced on May 28, 2019 that assistant coach Luke Yaklich accepted an offer to join Shaka Smart's staff at Texas, effective May 31.{{cite web|url=https://www.burntorangenation.com/basketball/2019/5/31/18647334/luke-yaklich-texas-longhorns-officially-hire-shaka-smart-former-michigan-wolverines-assistant-coach|title=Texas officially hires Michigan assistant Luke Yaklich|access-date=June 4, 2019|date=May 31, 2019|publisher=SB Nation|author=Daniel, Cody}} DeAndre Haynes announced his departure on May 30 via Twitter.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/CoachDreHaynes/status/1134056855087570946|title=@CoachDreHaynes Status Update|access-date=June 4, 2019|date=May 30, 2019|publisher=Twitter|author=DeAndre Haynes|author-link=DeAndre Haynes}} He was announced as a member of Mark Turgeon's staff at Maryland on June 10.{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/06/07/maryland-basketball-expected-hire-former-michigan-assistant-deandre-haynes/|title=Maryland basketball hires former Michigan assistant DeAndre Haynes|access-date=November 28, 2019|date=June 10, 2019|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Giambalvo, Emily}} Phil Martelli, former head coach at Saint Joseph's, joined Howard's staff as an assistant coach on June 3.{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2019/06/03/saint-josephs-phil-martelli-joins-juwan-howards-staff-michigan/1334096001/|title=Former Saint Joseph's coach Phil Martelli joins Juwan Howard's staff at Michigan|access-date=June 4, 2019|date=June 3, 2019|work=Detroit News|author=Hawkins, James}}

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On April 9, 2019, Ignas Brazdeikis, Charles Matthews and Jordan Poole declared for the 2019 NBA draft with the intention of hiring agents.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/4/9/mens-basketball-matthews-poole-and-brazdeikis-to-declare-for-early-entry-into-nba-draft.aspx|title=Matthews, Poole and Brazdeikis to Declare for Early Entry into NBA Draft|access-date=April 9, 2019|date=April 9, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wywrot, Tom}}

Prior to the season, Simpson was named to the 10-man preseason All-Big Ten team.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2019/10/1/big-ten-mens-basketball-2019-20-preseason-honors-announced.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102171726/https://bigten.org/news/2019/10/1/big-ten-mens-basketball-2019-20-preseason-honors-announced.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 2, 2019|title=Big Ten Men's Basketball 2019-20 Preseason Honors Announced|access-date=November 2, 2019|date=October 2, 2019|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive}} He was also named to the preseason Cousy Award 20-man watchlist, while Teske was named to the preseason Abdul-Jabbar Award 20-man watchlist.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2019/10/15/2019-20-mens-basketball-national-preseason-honors.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102171726/https://bigten.org/news/2019/10/15/2019-20-mens-basketball-national-preseason-honors.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 2, 2019|title=2019-20 Men's Basketball National Preseason Honors|access-date=November 2, 2019|date=October 18, 2019|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive}} The team began the season unranked but receiving votes in the national polls.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2019/10/24/big-ten-in-the-preseason-mens-basketball-polls.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102172510/https://bigten.org/news/2019/10/24/big-ten-in-the-preseason-mens-basketball-polls.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 2, 2019|title=Big Ten In The Preseason Men's Basketball Polls|access-date=November 2, 2019|date=October 24, 2019|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive}} With the departure of Beilein and three starters from previous year, 2019 was expected to be a transition year under new head coach Howard.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2019/12/2/20989394/michigan-basketball-juwan-howard-jon-teske-zavier-simpson|title=How Michigan turned a transition year into a contender under Juwan Howard|last=O'Donnell|first=Ricky|date=2019-12-02|website=SBNation.com|language=en|access-date=2019-12-16}}

After receiving an offer during an unofficial visit on May 13, 2018 Jalen Wilson became the first verbal commitment to the 2019 class on May 30, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2018/05/30/michigan-wolverines-basketball-jalen-wilson/635101002/|title=Michigan basketball gets commitment from 4-star forward Jalen Wilson|access-date=May 31, 2018|date=May 30, 2018|work=Detroit Free Press|author=Sang, Orion}} During the summer of 2018, Cole Bajema went from being unknown and unranked to being a top 60 recruit.{{cite web|url=https://scout.com/fantasy/Article/College-basketball-recruiting-rankings-James-Wiseman-Cole-Anthony-maintain-top-spots-120902669/|title=Wiseman holds onto top spot in updated 2019 rankings|access-date=November 15, 2018|date=August 22, 2018|publisher=Scout.com|author=Daniels, Evan}}{{cite web|url=https://www.scout.com/ContentGallery/College-basketball-recruiting-Rising-prospects-in-the-2019-rankings-120921077/#120921077_5|title=Rising stars in the class of 2019 basketball rankings|access-date=November 15, 2018|date=August 22, 2018|publisher=Scout.com|author=Snow, Brian}}{{cite web|url=https://www.scout.com/Article/Cole-Bajema-2019-forward-having-breakout-July-120148493/|title=Cole Bajema: 2019 forward having breakout July|access-date=November 15, 2018|date=July 27, 2018|publisher=Scout.com|author=Gershon, Josh}} After accumulating offers from San Francisco, Eastern Washington, Santa Clara, Pepperdine, Portland, Washington, Oregon State, Virginia and Xavier, Bajema committed to Michigan on August 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2018/08/05/michigan-basketball-cole-bajema-commitment/911341002/|title=U-M hoops recruit Cole Bajema's bet on self pays off with offer|access-date=November 15, 2018|date=August 5, 2018|work=Detroit Free Press|author=Sang, Orion}} On November 14, 2018, Wilson and Bajema signed their National Letters of Intent.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/11/14/mens-basketball-wolverines-add-bajema-wilson-during-early-nli-signing-period.aspx|title=Wolverines Add Bajema, Wilson During Early NLI Signing Period|access-date=November 15, 2018|date=November 14, 2018|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|author=Wyrot, Tom}} As a senior, Bajema received first- and second-team all-state (WA) recognition.{{cite web|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/seattle-times-all-state-boys-basketball-team-all-the-winning-set-gonzaga-preps-anton-watson-apart/|title=Seattle Times All-State boys basketball team: All the winning sets Gonzaga Prep's Anton Watson apart|access-date=April 2, 2019|date=March 10, 2019|work=Seattle Times|author=Cotterill, T. J.}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article227382824.html|title=Gonzaga Prep's Anton Watson, The News Tribune's boys state player of the year, checks all of the boxes|access-date=April 2, 2019|date=March 11, 2019|work=The News Tribune|author=Milles, Todd}} In the class 1A State Championship tournament, Bajema's undefeated defending champion Lynden Christian Schools team was upset in the quarterfinals, leaving it with a 24–1 record and snapping its 31-game winning streak,{{cite web|url=https://www.lyndentribune.com/sports/lyncs-title-hopes-dashed-in-upset-loss-to-king-s/article_4172ac26-3bf8-11e9-b685-8beb3ca1fe02.html|title=Lyncs' title hopes dashed in upset loss to King's|access-date=April 2, 2019|date=March 1, 2019|work=Lynden Tribune|author=Trent, Eric}} and he was named to the Class 1A All-tournament first team.{{cite web|url=http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/mar/04/state-basketball-all-tournament-teams-for-state-2a/|title=State basketball: All-tournament teams for state 2A, 1A, 2B and 1B boys and girls|access-date=April 2, 2019|date=March 4, 2019|work=The Spokesman-Review}} Wilson was a Class 6A All-state (TX) selection.{{cite web|url=https://www.dentonrc.com/sports/basketball-area-players-haul-in-tabc-all-region-all-state/article_2c2978a4-737a-5866-be0d-d2154c2f660f.html|title=Basketball: Area players haul in TABC all-region, all-state honors|access-date=April 2, 2019|date=March 15, 2019|work=Denton Record-Chronicle|author=Keane, Brady}} With the departure of John Beilein, Wilson requested for a release and re-opened his recruitment on May 16, 2019{{Cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2019/05/16/michigan-basketball-recruiting-jalen-wilson/3694733002/|title=Michigan basketball signee Jalen Wilson requests release from scholarship|last=Sang|first=Orion|website=Detroit Free Press|access-date=November 30, 2019}} and eventually committed to Kansas.{{Cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2019/06/12/michigan-basketball-recruiting-jalen-wilson-kansas/1427578001/|title=Former Michigan basketball signee Jalen Wilson picks Kansas|last=Sang|first=Orion|website=Detroit Free Press|access-date=November 30, 2019}}

On July 6, 2019, new Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard announced that German shooting guard Franz Wagner, younger brother of former Wolverines star and current Washington Wizards player Moritz Wagner, had signed a financial aid agreement to join the team for the 2019–20 season.{{cite press release|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/7/6/mens-basketball-german-guard-franz-wagner-signs-will-join-wolverines-this-fall.aspx |title=German Guard Franz Wagner Signs, Will Join Wolverines This Fall |publisher=Michigan Wolverines |date=July 6, 2019 |access-date=July 7, 2019}}{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/27135248/michigan-lands-guard-wagner-brother-mo |title=Michigan lands guard Wagner, brother of Mo |website=ESPN.com |date=July 6, 2019 |access-date=July 7, 2019}} Franz Wagner was playing professionally with Alba Berlin of the Basketball Bundesliga before signing with Michigan. He averaged 3.8 points per game while shooting 38.3% from 3-point range in 56 combined appearances with Alba Berlin.{{Cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2019/07/06/michigan-basketball-recruiting-franz-wagner/1537637001/|title=Michigan basketball: Franz Wagner, brother of Moritz, picks Wolverines|last=Sang|first=Orion|website=Detroit Free Press|access-date=November 30, 2019}}

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On October 23, 2018, Michigan received its first class of 2020 commitment from four-star guard Zeb Jackson of Montverde Academy in suburban Orlando, Florida. Jackson had met assistant coach DeAndre Haynes when he was on the Toledo staff.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2018/10/four-star_guard_zeb_jackson_co.html|title=Four-star guard Zeb Jackson commits to Michigan basketball|access-date=December 21, 2018|date=October 23, 2018|website=MLive.com|author=Kahn, Andrew}} On October 17, 2019, Michigan received its second commitment of the 2020 class and the first commitment of the Juwan Howard era, five-star power forward Isaiah Todd of Word of God Christian Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina. Todd is the highest-rated recruit to commit to Michigan since 2000. Howard then picked up his third commitment of the 2020 class in Hunter Dickinson a four-star Center out of Hyattsville, Maryland.{{Cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2019/10/17/five-star-forward-isaiah-todd-commits-michigan/4008770002/|title='Me and Coach Juwan just click': Five-star forward Isaiah Todd commits to Michigan|last=Hawkins|first=James|website=Detroit News|access-date=November 30, 2019}} On January 1, 2020, Terrance Williams, a four-star Forward out of Washington D.C. who de-committed from Georgetown in December 2019, became the fourth commit of the 2020 class.{{Cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2020/01/01/michigan-basketball-terrance-williams-commit/2763562001/|title=Michigan basketball lands four-star forward Terrance Williams in 2020 class|last=Sang|first=Orion|website=Detroit Free Press|access-date=January 2, 2020}} On January 20, Howard picked up his fifth commitment of the 2020 class, his son Jace Howard, a three-star small forward from Miami.{{Cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2020/01/20/michigan-basketball-recruiting-jace-howard-commitment/4526803002/|title=Jace Howard, son of Juwan, commits to Michigan basketball|last=Sang|first=Orion|website=Detroit Free Press|date=January 20, 2020|access-date=January 20, 2020}}

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==Roster==

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{{main|2019–20 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings}}

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}}

^Coaches did not release a Week 2 poll.

Michigan began the season with a 79–71 victory over Appalachian State. Michigan was led by Eli Brooks with a career-high 24 points, while Jon Teske added 17 points and a career-high 13 rebounds, for his 11th career double-double. Michigan's defense forced 19 Appalachian State turnovers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166015|title=Michigan wins Howard's debut, 79-71 over Appalachian State|access-date=November 5, 2019|date=November 5, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/11/5/mens-basketball-michigan-earns-opening-night-victory-over-appalachian-state-in-howards-debut.aspx|title=Michigan Earns Opening-Night Victory Over Appalachian State in Howard's Debut|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=November 5, 2019|date=November 5, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On November 12, Michigan defeated Creighton 79–69 in the Gavitt Tipoff Games. Michigan was led by Isaiah Livers with a then career-high 22 points, while Zavier Simpson and Teske added 17 points each.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166058|title=Strong second half lifts Michigan past Creighton 79-69|access-date=November 12, 2019|date=November 12, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/11/12/mens-basketball-livers-career-night-leads-michigan-past-creighton.aspx|title=Livers' Career Night Leads Michigan Past Creighton|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=November 12, 2019|date=November 12, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On November 15, Michigan defeated Elon 70–50. Michigan was led by Teske with 16 points, while David DeJulius added 10 points and eight assists, both career-highs, and Colin Castleton added a then career-high eight rebounds off the bench.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166069|title=Teske scores 16 points to lead Michigan past Elon, 70-50|access-date=November 15, 2019|date=November 15, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/11/15/mens-basketball-teske-dejulius-pace-michigan-in-big-win-over-elon.aspx|title=Teske, DeJulius Pace Michigan in Big Win Over Elon|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=November 15, 2019|date=November 15, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On November 22, Michigan defeated Houston Baptist 111–68. Michigan was led by Livers with a career-high 24 points, while Simpson added 22 points and 14 assists, both career-highs, for his fifth career double-double. Michigan had its first 60-point half since 2013, also against Houston Baptist, and surpassed 100 points in a game for the first time since a 102–64 victory over Chaminade in 2017. Michigan's 111 points were the most points scored in a game since a 112–64 victory over Indiana in 1998.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166090|title=Livers scores 24, Michigan routs Houston Baptist, 111-68|access-date=November 22, 2019|date=November 22, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/11/22/mens-basketball-simpsons-career-night-leads-michigan-to-rout-of-houston-baptist.aspx|title=Simpson's Career Night Leads Michigan to Rout of Houston Baptist|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=November 22, 2019|date=November 22, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}}

On November 27, Michigan defeated Iowa State 83–76 in the quarterfinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. Michigan was led by Livers with 17 points, while Simpson added 10 points and a tournament-record 13 assists for his seventh career double-double, and DeJulius added a career-high 14 points. Freshman Franz Wagner made his season debut following injury, and finished with six points, three rebounds, and one block in 23 minutes.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401169633|title=Michigan beats Iowa State 83-76 in Battle 4 Atlantis|access-date=November 27, 2019|date=November 27, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/11/27/mens-basketball-michigan-earns-victory-over-iowa-state-in-battle-4-atlantis-quarterfinal.aspx|title=Michigan Earns Victory over Iowa State in Battle 4 Atlantis Quarterfinal|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=November 27, 2019|date=November 27, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On November 28, Michigan defeated (#6 AP Poll/#4 Coaches Poll) North Carolina 73–64 in the semifinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis. Michigan was led by Brooks with a career-tying 24 points. Michigan used a 19–0 run early in the second half to secure the upset victory.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401183482|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129043008/https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401183482|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 29, 2019|title=Michigan uses 19-point run to upset No. 6 UNC|access-date=November 28, 2019|date=November 28, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/11/28/mens-basketball-wolverines-serve-up-thanksgiving-upset-of-no-6-ranked-tar-heels.aspx|title=Wolverines Serve Up Thanksgiving Upset of No. 6-Ranked Tar Heels|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=November 28, 2019|date=November 28, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On November 29, Michigan defeated (#8/#7) Gonzaga 82–64 to win the Battle 4 Atlantis. Michigan was led by Livers with a game-high 21 points, while Teske added 19 points, a career-high 15 rebounds and four blocks, and Simpson added 13 points and 13 assists for his third double-double of the season. Teske was named tournament MVP.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401183484|title=Michigan beats No. 8 Gonzaga 82-64 to win Atlantis title|access-date=November 29, 2019|date=November 29, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/11/29/mens-basketball-wolverines-crowned-battle-4-atlantis-champs-with-win-over-no-8-zags.aspx|title=Wolverines Crowned Battle 4 Atlantis Champs with Win over No. 8 Zags|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=November 29, 2019|date=November 29, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On December 2, Teske was recognized as co-Big Ten Player of the Week, after he averaged 13.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.3 blocked shots per game.{{Cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2019/12/2/indiana-maryland-michigan-claim-weekly-mens-basketball-honors.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203005129/https://bigten.org/news/2019/12/2/indiana-maryland-michigan-claim-weekly-mens-basketball-honors.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 3, 2019|title=Indiana, Maryland, Michigan Claim Weekly Men's Basketball Honors|website=Bigten.org|access-date=December 3, 2019|date=December 2, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive}} As a result of their quality wins in the tournament, Michigan tied the 1989–90 Kansas Jayhawks for the largest jump in the history of the AP Poll as they jumped from unranked to number 4 in the 2019–20 basketball rankings.{{cite web|url=https://www.newsweek.com/michigan-basketball-matches-largest-leap-ap-poll-history-going-unranked-no-4-1475133|title=Michigan Basketball Matches Largest Leap in AP Poll History In Going From Unranked To No. 4|access-date=December 3, 2019|date=December 2, 2019|work=Newsweek|author=Impelli, Matthew}}

On December 3, Michigan lost to (#1/#1) Louisville 43–58 in the ACC–Big Ten Challenge, as Michigan shot a season-low 37 percent from the field. Michigan was led by Teske with 18 points and 10 rebounds for his 13th career double-double, while Simpson added nine points and three assists, becoming the fourth player in program history to surpass 500 career assists.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401168235|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204125601/https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401168235|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 4, 2019|title=No. 1 Louisville tops No. 4 Michigan 58-43 in Challenge|access-date=December 3, 2019|date=December 3, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/12/3/mens-basketball-wolverines-fall-at-no-1-louisville-in-big-ten-acc-challenge.aspx|title=Wolverines Fall at No. 1 Louisville in Big Ten/ACC Challenge|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=December 3, 2019|date=December 3, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On December 6, Michigan defeated Iowa 103–91 in its Big Ten Conference season opener, as Michigan had six double-digit scorers, including all five starters. Michigan was led by Wagner with a career-high 18 points, while Simpson and Teske added 16 points each, Livers added 14 points, Brandon Johns Jr. added a career-high 12 points, and Austin Davis added a career-high eight points off the bench. This marked the first time Michigan surpassed 100 points in multiple games during a season since 2015–16, and the most points scored in a Big Ten game since 1998 (112 against Indiana).{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166103|title=No. 4 Michigan tops Iowa 103-91 despite 44 points from Garza|access-date=December 6, 2019|date=December 6, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/12/6/mens-basketball-michigan-rolls-past-iowa-behind-six-double-figure-scorers.aspx|title=Michigan Rolls Past Iowa Behind Six Double-Figure Scorers|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=December 6, 2019|date=December 6, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://wolverineswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/06/5-takeaways-michigan-basketball-iowa-hawkeyes/|title=5 takeaways from the Big Ten-opener for No. 4 Michigan|date=December 7, 2019|access-date=December 7, 2019|website=WolverinesWire}} The 44 points by Iowa's Luka Garza are the most points ever surrendered to an opposing player at Crisler Arena and the most points by a Big Ten player since Glenn Robinson scored 44 for Purdue against Kansas in the 1994 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2019/12/9/weekly-mens-basketball-central-dec-9-15.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209224025/https://bigten.org/news/2019/12/9/weekly-mens-basketball-central-dec-9-15.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 9, 2019|title=Weekly Men's Basketball Central - Dec. 9-15|access-date=December 9, 2019|date=December 9, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org}}

On December 11, Michigan lost to Illinois 62–71. Michigan was led by Teske with 16 points, while Livers and Brooks added 12 points each. Illinois led by as many as ten points in the second half. With less than three minutes to play, Michigan reduced the lead to four points, but Illinois went on an 8–0 run to secure the victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166111|title=Kofi Cockburn helps Illinois beat No. 5 Michigan 71-62|access-date=December 12, 2019|date=December 11, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/12/11/mens-basketball-michigan-comeback-falls-short-at-illinois.aspx|title=Michigan Comeback Falls Short at Illinois|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=December 12, 2019|date=December 11, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On December 14, Michigan lost to (#10/#13) Oregon 70–71 in overtime. Michigan was led by Wagner with a career-high 21 points, while DeJulius added a career-tying 14 points off the bench. Oregon led by as many as 16 points in the first half; however, Michigan overcame an eight-point halftime deficit to force overtime.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166114|title=No. 10 Oregon outlasts No. 5 Michigan 71-70 in OT|access-date=December 14, 2019|date=December 14, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/12/14/mens-basketball-michigan-rallies-in-second-half-but-falls-to-oregon-in-ot.aspx|title=Michigan Rallies in Second Half, but Falls to Oregon in OT|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=December 14, 2019|date=December 14, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On December 21, Michigan defeated Presbyterian 86–44. Michigan was led by Brooks with a game-high 16 points, while Teske added 15 points and seven rebounds. Michigan's bench scored a season-high 41 points. Michigan's defense held Presbyterian to 44 points, the lowest total allowed by the Wolverines this season, including 28% shooting (17-of-60) from the field.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166128|title=Livers hurt, but No. 14 Michigan beats Presbyterian 86-44|access-date=December 21, 2019|date=December 21, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/12/21/mens-basketball-dominant-defense-bench-scoring-highlight-michigan-rout-of-presbyterian-college.aspx|title=Dominant Defense, Bench Scoring Highlight Michigan Rout of Presbyterian College|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=December 21, 2019|date=December 21, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On December 29, Michigan defeated UMass Lowell 86–60. Michigan was led by Teske with a career-high 25 points, while Simpson added 10 assists and nine points, one point shy of a double-double, and Castleton added a career-high nine rebounds off the bench. This was their first game without leading scorer Livers following a groin injury he sustained the previous week against Presbyterian.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166133|title=Without Livers, Michigan dominates UMass Lowell 86-60|access-date=December 29, 2019|date=December 29, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/12/29/mens-basketball-teske-tallies-career-high-25-points-in-dominant-win-over-umass-lowell.aspx|title=Teske Tallies Career-High 25 Points in Dominant Win Over UMass Lowell|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=December 29, 2019|date=December 29, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}}

On January 5, Michigan lost their rivalry game to #14/#16 Michigan State 69–87. Michigan was led by Teske with 15 points, while Simpson added 14 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166151|title=Winston-led No. 14 Michigan State tops No. 12 Michigan 87-69|access-date=January 5, 2020|date=January 5, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/1/5/mens-basketball-wolverines-fall-at-no-14-michigan-state.aspx|title=Wolverines Fall at No. 14 Michigan State|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=January 5, 2020|date=January 5, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On January 9, Michigan defeated Purdue 84–78 in double-overtime. Michigan was led by Simpson with 22 points and nine assists, one assist shy of a double-double, while Teske added 18 points and nine rebounds, one rebound shy of a double-double. This was Michigan's first double-overtime game since 2015, and their first double-overtime victory since 2006.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166159|title=No. 19 Michigan survives double overtime against Purdue|access-date=January 10, 2020|date=January 9, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/1/9/mens-basketball-wolverines-rally-late-simpson-leads-way-in-double-ot-win-over-purdue.aspx|title=Wolverines Rally Late, Simpson Leads Way in Double-OT Win Over Purdue|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=January 10, 2020|date=January 9, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On January 12, Michigan lost to Minnesota 67–75. Michigan was led by Simpson with a team-high 19 points, nine assists, and six rebounds, one assist shy of a double-double, while Wagner added 17 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166166|title=Oturu scores 30 as Minnesota beats No. 19 Michigan 75-67|access-date=January 12, 2020|date=January 12, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/1/12/mens-basketball-wolveriness-fall-short-in-tight-contest-at-minnesota.aspx|title=Wolveriness Fall Short in Tight Contest at Minnesota|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=January 12, 2020|date=January 12, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=January 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112225320/https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/1/12/mens-basketball-wolveriness-fall-short-in-tight-contest-at-minnesota.aspx|url-status=dead}} On January 17, Michigan lost to Iowa 83–90. Michigan was led by Brooks with a career-high 25 points, while Wagner added 18 points and Teske added 14 points, a career-high seven assists and career-high four steals. With six assists in the game, Simpson moved into second place on Michigan's all-time assists list with 579.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166173|title=Garza scores 33, Iowa surprises No. 19 Michigan 90-83|access-date=January 18, 2020|date=January 17, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/1/17/mens-basketball-michigan-suffers-road-setback-at-iowa.aspx|title=Michigan Suffers Road Setback at Iowa|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=January 18, 2020|date=January 17, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On January 22, Michigan lost to Penn State 63–72. Michigan was led by Simpson with 18 points, while Johns Jr. added a career-high 14 points and Brooks added 12 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166184|title=Stevens scores 19 as Penn State handles Michigan 72-63|access-date=January 23, 2020|date=January 22, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/1/22/mens-basketball-michigan-falls-to-penn-state-at-crisler-center.aspx|title=Michigan Falls to Penn State at Crisler Center|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=January 23, 2020|date=January 22, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On January 25, Michigan lost to (#21/#22) Illinois 62–64 following a game-winning shot by Ayo Dosunmu with 0.5 seconds remaining in the game. Michigan was led by Simpson with 17 points, while Teske and Wagner added 12 points each.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166188|title=Dosunmu's shot lifts No. 21 Illinois over Michigan 64-62|access-date=January 25, 2020|date=January 25, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/1/25/mens-basketball-michigan-falls-to-illinois-at-crisler-on-last-second-shot.aspx|title=Michigan Falls to Illinois at Crisler on Last-Second Shot|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=January 25, 2020|date=January 25, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On January 28, Michigan defeated Nebraska 79–68. Michigan was led by Brooks with 20-points and nine rebounds, one rebound shy of a double-double, while Wagner posted 18 points and 8 rebounds and Johns Jr. added a career-high 16 points. Simpson was suspended one-game for an unspecified violation of team rules. This was the first game he missed in his career, ending his streak of 135 consecutive games played.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166194|title=Michigan ends losing streak with 79-68 win over Nebraska|access-date=January 28, 2020|date=January 28, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/1/28/mens-basketball-michigan-earns-win-at-nebraska-behind-brooks-big-night.aspx|title=Michigan Earns Win at Nebraska Behind Brooks' Big Night|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=January 28, 2020|date=January 28, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}}

On February 1, Michigan defeated (#25/#25) Rutgers 69–63. Michigan was led by Johns Jr. with a career-high 20 points, while Teske added 13 points, Wagner added 11 points, and Simpson added nine points and 10 assists, one point shy of a double-double.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166200|title=Michigan wins 10th in a row at Garden, beats No. 25 Rutgers|access-date=February 1, 2020|date=February 1, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/2/1/mens-basketball-michigan-picks-up-b1g-win-over-rutgers-at-madison-square-garden.aspx|title=Michigan Picks Up B1G Win Over Rutgers at Madison Square Garden|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=February 1, 2020|date=February 1, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On February 3, Wagner earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week recognition for his performance in the two previous games.{{Cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2020/2/3/maryland-and-michigan-earn-weekly-mens-basketball-honors.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203185101/https://bigten.org/news/2020/2/3/maryland-and-michigan-earn-weekly-mens-basketball-honors.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 3, 2020|title=Maryland and Michigan Earn Weekly Men's Basketball Honors|website=Big Ten Conference|language=en|access-date=February 3, 2020|date=February 3, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/umichbball/status/1224400156633784326|title=@umichbball status update|publisher=Twitter|language=en|access-date=February 3, 2020|date=February 3, 2020}} On February 4, Michigan lost to Ohio State 58–61. Michigan was led by Simpson with 15 points and five assists, while Davis added a career-high 11 points, and Wagner added eights points and a career-high 14 rebounds. With his five assists in the game, Simpson became the second player in Michigan program history to surpass 600 career assists.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166207|title=Review in final minute lifts Ohio State past Michigan 61-58|access-date=February 4, 2020|date=February 4, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/2/4/mens-basketball-michigan-takes-close-loss-to-ohio-state.aspx|title=Michigan Takes Close Loss to Ohio State|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=February 4, 2020|date=February 4, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On February 8, Michigan defeated (#14/#16) Michigan State 77–68. Michigan was led by Simpson with 16 points and game-high eight assists, including a season-high four three-pointers, while Livers added 14 points in his first game back since injuring his groin in December.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166214|title=Livers returns, Michigan beats No. 16 Michigan State 77-68|access-date=February 8, 2020|date=February 8, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/2/8/mens-basketball-simpson-returning-livers-lead-u-m-to-big-win-over-no-16-msu.aspx|title=Simpson, Returning Livers Lead U-M to Big Win over No. 16 MSU|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=February 8, 2020|date=February 8, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On February 12, Michigan defeated Northwestern 79–54. Michigan was led by Brooks with 18 points, while Livers added 17 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166221|title=Michigan rolls past Northwestern in Howard's 'homecoming'|access-date=February 13, 2020|date=February 12, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/2/12/mens-basketball-brooks-livers-lead-michigan-to-dominant-win-over-northwestern.aspx|title=Brooks, Livers Lead Michigan to Dominant Win Over Northwestern|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=February 13, 2020|date=February 12, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On February 16, Michigan defeated Indiana 89–65 as Michigan had five double-digit scorers. Michigan was led by Wagner with 16 points, while Simpson added 12 points and 11 assists, for his ninth career double-double. With the win, Simpson and Teske became the winningest players in program history with 105 career victories. Simpson also set a program record for the most games with 10 or more assists (15).{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166229|title=Michigan routs Indiana 89-65, helps NCAA Tournament chances|access-date=February 16, 2020|date=February 16, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/2/16/mens-basketball-michigan-cruises-to-win-over-indiana-behind-five-double-figure-scorers.aspx|title=Michigan Cruises to Win over Indiana Behind Five Double-Figure Scorers|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=February 16, 2020|date=February 16, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On February 19, Michigan defeated Rutgers 60–52, giving Rutgers their first home loss of the season to end their 17–0 home win streak. Michigan was led by Simpson with 16 points, while Wagner added 12 points. Simpson became the fourth player in program history to surpass 1,000 career points and 500 career assists.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166235|title=Simpson Leads Michigan, Hands Rutgers First Home Loss|access-date=February 19, 2020|date=February 19, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/2/19/mens-basketball-simpson-enters-exclusive-club-leads-u-m-to-win-at-rutgers.aspx|title=Simpson Enters Exclusive Club, Leads U-M to Win at Rutgers|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=February 19, 2020|date=February 19, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On February 22, Michigan defeated Purdue 71–63. Michigan was led by Wagner with a career-high 22 points, while Livers added 19 points, and Teske added 11 points. This was the Wolverines' first win at Mackey Arena since 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166238|title=Michigan extends winning streak with rare victory at Purdue|access-date=February 23, 2020|date=February 22, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/2/22/mens-basketball-wagner-first-half-runs-push-michigan-to-victory-at-purdue.aspx|title=Wagner, First-Half Runs Push Michigan to Victory at Purdue|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=February 23, 2020|date=February 22, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On February 27, Michigan lost to Wisconsin 74–81. Michigan was led by Simpson with a career-high 32 points, six assists and five rebounds, while Wagner added 17 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166247|title=Trice, Wisconsin hold off No. 19 Michigan 81-74|access-date=February 27, 2020|date=February 27, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/2/27/mens-basketball-simpson-goes-for-32-points-but-wolverines-fall-to-wisconsin.aspx|title=Simpson Goes for 32 Points, but Wolverines Fall to Wisconsin|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=February 27, 2020|date=February 27, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}}

On March 1, Michigan lost to (#23/#23) Ohio State 63–77. Michigan was led by Wagner with 18 points and 10 rebounds, for his first career double-double, while Simpson added 12 points and seven assists.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166255|title=No. 23 Buckeyes surge late to beat No. 19 Michigan 77-63|access-date=March 1, 2020|date=March 1, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/3/1/mens-basketball-wagner-goes-for-first-double-double-but-u-m-falls-to-ohio-state.aspx|title=Wagner Goes for First Double-Double, but U-M Falls to Ohio State|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=March 1, 2020|date=March 1, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On March 5, Michigan defeated Nebraska 82–58. Michigan was led by Livers with 18 points and ten rebounds, for his second career double-double, while Simpson added 11 points and 10 assists, for his tenth career double-double and Teske added 12 points, five rebounds, two blocks and two steals.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166262|title=No. 25 Michigan beats Nebraska 82-58 with Beilein on hand|access-date=March 5, 2020|date=March 5, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/3/5/mens-basketball-wolverines-rout-nebraska-for-senior-day-win.aspx|title=Wolverines Rout Nebraska for Senior Day Win|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=March 5, 2020|date=March 5, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On March 8, Michigan lost to (#9/#9) Maryland 70–83 in their final game of the regular season. Michigan was led by DeJulius with a career-high 20 points, while Wagner added 15 points and Simpson added 13 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401166268|title=No. 9 Maryland tops No. 25 Michigan 83-70|access-date=March 8, 2020|date=March 8, 2020|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/3/8/mens-basketball-michigan-falls-at-maryland-in-regular-season-finale.aspx|title=Michigan Falls at Maryland in Regular-Season Finale|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=March 8, 2020|date=March 8, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} Michigan was scheduled to play Rutgers in the Big Ten tournament on March 12. However, the tournament and the remainder of the college basketball season was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.{{cite web |title=Michigan faces Rutgers in Big Ten tourney |url=https://apnews.com/08e8ee442d8049c5b9534930c99e0c21 |website=apnews.com |publisher=Associated Press |date=March 10, 2020|access-date=March 13, 2020}}{{cite web |title=Power 5 leagues cancel conference tournaments; ACC, Pac-12 halt all athletics |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28891602/big-ten-sec-american-cancel-conference-tournaments |website=ESPN.com |publisher=ESPN|date=March 12, 2020|access-date=March 13, 2020}}{{cite web |title=NCAA tournaments canceled over coronavirus |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28893285/ncaa-tournaments-canceled-coronavirus |website=ESPN.com|date=March 12, 2020|publisher=ESPN |access-date=March 13, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/3/12/mens-basketball-big-ten-cancels-remainder-of-big-ten-tournament.aspx|title=Big Ten Cancels Remainder of Conference men's basketball tournament|access-date=March 13, 2020|date=March 12, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}}

==Schedule and results==

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!colspan="12" style="background:#{{NCAA color|Michigan Wolverines|1}}; color:#{{NCAA color|Michigan Wolverines|3}};"|Exhibition

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = November 1, 2019

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| nonconf = yes

| opponent = {{cbb link|2019|sex=men|team=Saginaw Valley State Cardinals|school=Saginaw Valley State University|title=Saginaw Valley State}}

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = BTN Plus

| score = [https://mgoblue.com/boxscore.aspx?id=16978 82–51]

| highscorer = Livers

| points = 20

| highrebounder = Brooks

| rebounds = 10

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 11

| attend = 12,585

| record = –

}}

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!colspan="12" style="background:#{{NCAA color|Michigan Wolverines|1}}; color:#{{NCAA color|Michigan Wolverines|3}};"|Regular season

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = November 5, 2019

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| nonconf = yes

| opponent = Appalachian State

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166015 79–71]

| highscorer = Brooks

| points = 24

| highrebounder = Teske

| rebounds = 13

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 6

| attend = 11,325

| record = 1–0

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = November 12, 2019

| time = 6:30 p.m.

| nonconf = yes

| opponent = Creighton

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = FS1

| gamename = Gavitt Tipoff Games

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166058 79–69]

| highscorer = Livers

| points = 22

| highrebounder = DeJulius

| rebounds = 7

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 9

| attend = 11,398

| record = 2–0

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = November 15, 2019

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| nonconf = yes

| opponent = Elon

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = BTN

| gamename = Battle 4 Atlantis campus site game

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166069 70–50]

| highscorer = Teske

| points = 16

| highrebounder = Tied

| rebounds = 8

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 7

| attend = 12,707

| record = 3–0

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = November 22, 2019

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| nonconf = yes

| opponent = Houston Baptist

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = BTN Plus

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166090 111–68]

| highscorer = Livers

| points = 24

| highrebounder = Teske

| rebounds = 12

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 14

| attend = 12,707

| record = 4–0

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = November 27, 2019

| time = 12:00 pm

| nonconf = yes

| neutral = yes

| opponent = Iowa State

| site_stadium = Imperial Arena

| site_cityst = Nassau, Bahamas

| tv = ESPN

| gamename = Battle 4 Atlantis Quarterfinals

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401169633 83–76]

| highscorer = Livers

| points = 17

| highrebounder = Simpson

| rebounds = 7

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 13

| attend = 1,531

| record = 5–0

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = November 28, 2019

| time = 1:30 pm

| nonconf = yes

| neutral = yes

| opprank = 6

| opponent = North Carolina

| site_stadium = Imperial Arena

| site_cityst = Nassau, Bahamas

| tv = ESPN

| gamename = Battle 4 Atlantis Semifinals

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401183482 73–64]

| highscorer = Brooks

| points = 24

| highrebounder = Teske

| rebounds = 8

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 6

| attend = 1,828

| record = 6–0

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = November 29, 2019

| time = 2:00 pm

| nonconf = yes

| neutral = yes

| opprank = 8

| opponent = Gonzaga

| site_stadium = Imperial Arena

| site_cityst = Nassau, Bahamas

| tv = ESPN

| gamename = Battle 4 Atlantis Final

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401183484 82–64]

| highscorer = Livers

| points = 21

| highrebounder = Teske

| rebounds = 15

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 13

| attend = 1,503

| record = 7–0

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = December 3, 2019

| time = 7:30 p.m.

| nonconf = yes

| rank = 4

| opponent = Louisville

| opprank = 1

| site_stadium = KFC Yum! Center

| site_cityst = Louisville, KY

| tv = ESPN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401168235 43–58]

| gamename = ACC–Big Ten Challenge

| away = y

| highscorer = Teske

| points = 18

| highrebounder = Teske

| rebounds = 10

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 3

| attend = 21,674

| record = 7–1

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = December 6, 2019

| time = 6:30 p.m.

| nonconf =

| rank = 4

| opponent = Iowa

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = FS1

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166103 103–91]

| highscorer = Wagner

| points = 18

| highrebounder = Johns Jr.

| rebounds = 8

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 7

| attend = 12,707

| record = 8–1

| conference = 1–0

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = December 11, 2019

| time = 9:00 p.m.

| nonconf = no

| rank = 5

| opponent = Illinois

| site_stadium = State Farm Center

| site_cityst = Champaign, IL

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166111 62–71]

| away = y

| highscorer = Teske

| points = 16

| highrebounder = Teske

| rebounds = 7

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 8

| attend = 13,277

| record = 8–2

| conference = 1–1

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = December 14, 2019

| time = 12:00 p.m.

| nonconf = yes

| rank = 5

| opponent = Oregon

| opprank = 10

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = CBS

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166114 70–71]

| highscorer = Wagner

| points = 21

| highrebounder = Johns Jr.

| rebounds = 9

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 11

| overtime = OT

| attend = 12,707

| record = 8–3

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = December 21, 2019

| time = 12:00 p.m.

| nonconf = yes

| rank = 14

| opponent = Presbyterian

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166128 86–44]

| highscorer = Brooks

| points = 16

| highrebounder = Davis

| rebounds = 8

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 9

| attend = 12,707

| record = 9–3

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = December 29, 2019

| time = 2:00 p.m.

| nonconf = yes

| rank = 11

| opponent = UMass Lowell

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = FS1

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166133 86–60]

| highscorer = Teske

| points = 25

| highrebounder = Castleton

| rebounds = 9

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 10

| attend = 12,707

| record = 10–3

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = January 5, 2020

| time = 1:30 p.m.

| rank = 12

| opponent = No. 14 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=401166151 69–87]

| away = y

| highscorer = Teske

| points = 15

| highrebounder = Wagner

| rebounds = 7

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 8

| attend = 14,797

| record = 10–4

| conference = 1–2

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = January 9, 2020

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| rank = 19

| opponent = Purdue

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = FS1

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166159 84–78]

| highscorer = Simpson

| points = 22

| highrebounder = Teske

| rebounds = 9

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 9

| overtime = 2OT

| attend = 12,707

| record = 11–4

| conference = 2–2

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = January 12, 2020

| time = 1:00 p.m.

| rank = 19

| opponent = Minnesota

| site_stadium = Williams Arena

| site_cityst = Minneapolis, MN

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166166 67–75]

| away = y

| highscorer = Simpson

| points = 19

| highrebounder = Simpson

| rebounds = 6

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 9

| attend = 10,453

| record = 11–5

| conference = 2–3

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = January 17, 2020

| time = 9:00 p.m.

| rank = 19

| opponent = Iowa

| site_stadium = Carver–Hawkeye Arena

| site_cityst = Iowa City, IA

| tv = FS1

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166173 83–90]

| away = y

| highscorer = Brooks

| points = 25

| highrebounder = Tied

| rebounds = 5

| highassister = Teske

| assists = 7

| attend = 14,136

| record = 11–6

| conference = 2–4

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = January 22, 2020

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| opponent = Penn State

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166184 63–72]

| highscorer = Simpson

| points = 18

| highrebounder = Teske

| rebounds = 11

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 6

| attend = 12,707

| record = 11–7

| conference = 2–5

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = January 25, 2020

| time = 12:00 p.m.

| opponent = Illinois

| opprank = 21

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = FS1

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166188 62–64]

| highscorer = Simpson

| points = 17

| highrebounder = Wagner

| rebounds = 8

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 3

| attend = 12,707

| record = 11–8

| conference = 2–6

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = January 28, 2020

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| away = yes

| opponent = Nebraska

| site_stadium = Pinnacle Bank Arena

| site_cityst = Lincoln, NE

| tv = ESPNU

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166194 79–68]

| highscorer = Brooks

| points = 20

| highrebounder = Brooks

| rebounds = 9

| highassister = Brooks

| assists = 4

| attend = 15,868

| record = 12–8

| conference = 3–6

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = February 1, 2020

| time = 4:30 p.m.

| opponent = Rutgers

| opprank = 25

| site_stadium = Madison Square Garden

| site_cityst = New York, NY

| gamename = B1G Super Saturday

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166200 69–63]

| neutral = y

| highscorer = Johns Jr.

| points = 20

| highrebounder = Tied

| rebounds = 7

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 10

| attend = 13,127

| record = 13–8

| conference = 4–6

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = February 4, 2020

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| opponent = Ohio State

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = ESPN2

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166207 58–61]

| highscorer = Simpson

| points = 15

| highrebounder = Wagner

| rebounds = 14

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 5

| attend = 12,707

| record = 13–9

| conference = 4–7

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = February 8, 2020

| time = 12:00 p.m.

| opponent = Michigan State

| opprank = 16

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| gamename = Rivalry

| tv = FOX

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166214 77–68]

| highscorer = Simpson

| points = 16

| highrebounder = Brooks

| rebounds = 9

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 8

| attend = 12,707

| record = 14–9

| conference = 5–7

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = February 12, 2020

| time = 9:00 p.m.

| nonconf =

| opponent = Northwestern

| site_stadium = Welsh–Ryan Arena

| site_cityst = Evanston, IL

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166221 79–54]

| away = y

| highscorer = Brooks

| points = 18

| highrebounder = Teske

| rebounds = 8

| highassister = DeJulius

| assists = 7

| attend = 6,054

| record = 15–9

| conference = 6–7

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = February 16, 2020

| time = 1:00 p.m.

| nonconf =

| opponent = Indiana

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = CBS

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166229 89–65]

| highscorer = Wagner

| points = 16

| highrebounder = Wagner

| rebounds = 8

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 11

| attend = 12,707

| record = 16–9

| conference = 7–7

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = February 19, 2020

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| nonconf =

| away = yes

| opponent = Rutgers

| site_stadium = Louis Brown Athletic Center

| site_cityst = Piscataway, NJ

| tv = BTN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166235 60–52]

| highscorer = Simpson

| points = 16

| highrebounder = Wagner

| rebounds = 8

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 5

| attend = 8,000

| record = 17–9

| conference = 8–7

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = February 22, 2020

| time = 2:00 p.m.

| nonconf =

| opponent = Purdue

| site_stadium = Mackey Arena

| site_cityst = West Lafayette, IN

| tv = ESPN

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166238 71–63]

| away = y

| highscorer = Wagner

| points = 22

| highrebounder = Simpson

| rebounds = 7

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 6

| attend = 14,804

| record = 18–9

| conference = 9–7

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = February 27, 2020

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| rank = 19

| nonconf =

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| opponent = Wisconsin

| tv = ESPN2

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166247 74–81]

| highscorer = Simpson

| points = 32

| highrebounder = Wagner

| rebounds = 7

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 6

| attend = 12,707

| record = 18–10

| conference = 9–8

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = March 1, 2020

| time = 4:00 p.m.

| nonconf =

| rank = 19

| opponent = Ohio State

| opprank = 23

| site_stadium = Value City Arena

| site_cityst = Columbus, OH

| tv = CBS

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166255 63–77]

| away = y

| highscorer = Wagner

| points = 18

| highrebounder = Wagner

| rebounds = 10

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 7

| attend = 18,809

| record = 18–11

| conference = 9–9

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = March 5, 2020

| time = 6:30 p.m.

| nonconf =

| rank = 25

| opponent = Nebraska

| site_stadium = Crisler Center

| site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI

| tv = FS1

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166262 82–58]

| away =

| highscorer = Livers

| points = 18

| highrebounder = Livers

| rebounds = 10

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 10

| attend = 12,707

| record = 19–11

| conference = 10–9

}}

{{CBB schedule entry

| date = March 8, 2020

| time = 12:00 p.m.

| nonconf =

| rank = 25

| opponent = Maryland

| opprank = 9

| site_stadium = Xfinity Center

| site_cityst = College Park, MD

| tv = FOX

| score = [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401166268 70–83]

| away = y

| highscorer = DeJulius

| points = 20

| highrebounder = Simpson

| rebounds = 7

| highassister = Simpson

| assists = 6

| attend = 17,950

| record = 19–12

| conference = {{nowrap|10–10}}

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!colspan=9 style="background:#{{NCAA color|Michigan Wolverines|1}};"|2020 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament

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| style="text-align:center"|March 12, 2020
12:00 p.m., BTN

| style="text-align:center"| (9)

| vs. (8) Rutgers
Second round

| colspan=5 rowspan=1 style="text-align:center"|Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic

| style="text-align:center"|Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, IN

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On December 5, Jon Teske was one of six Big Ten athletes named to the Oscar Robertson Trophy Watch List.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/12/5/2019-20-michigan-mens-basketball-awards-and-honors.aspx|title=Awards and Honors: Teske Named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Watch List|access-date=December 5, 2019|date=December 5, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=December 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207043706/https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/12/5/2019-20-michigan-mens-basketball-awards-and-honors.aspx|url-status=dead}} On February 27, Zavier Simpson was one of 10 players named a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award, and the lone Big Ten athlete.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/2/27/2019-20-michigan-mens-basketball-awards-and-honors.aspx|title=Awards and Honors: Simpson Semifinalist for Naismith Defensive POY Award|access-date=February 27, 2020|date=February 27, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} Following the season, Simpson was named a second team All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and the media, while Livers was named an honorable mention, and Wagner was named an All-Freshman selection.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/3/9/mens-basketball-simpson-named-all-big-ten-second-team-wagner-on-all-freshman-team.aspx|title=Simpson Named All-Big Ten Second Team; Wagner on All-Freshman Team|first=Tom|last=Wywrot|access-date=March 9, 2020|date=March 9, 2020|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}}{{cite press release|url=https://bigten.org/news/2020/3/9/big-ten-unveils-mens-basketball-postseason-honors-on-btn.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200309231733/https://bigten.org/news/2020/3/9/big-ten-unveils-mens-basketball-postseason-honors-on-btn.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 9, 2020|title=Big Ten Unveils Men's Basketball Postseason Honors on BTN|publisher=Big Ten Conference |date=March 9, 2020 |access-date=March 9, 2020}}

Franz Wagner was drafted 8th overall in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic. Isaiah Livers was drafted 42nd overall in the 2021 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2021/7/29/mens-basketball-wagner-selected-eighth-overall-by-magic-livers-picked-by-pistons-in-nba-draft.aspx |title=Wagner Selected Eighth Overall by Magic, Livers Picked by Pistons in NBA Draft |publisher=CBS Interactive |website=MGoBlue.com |first=Tom |last=Wywrot |date=July 29, 2021 |access-date=July 29, 2021}}

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