Tag: University of Michigan

Michigan star Syla Swords signs NIL deal with Nike

Brandon King

Michigan star guard Syla Swords has added another major achievement to her rapidly growing résumé, signing a name, image and likeness (NIL) shoe deal with Nike. The partnership makes Swords the first basketball player to join Nike Canada’s NIL roster, marking another milestone for one of the brightest young stars in women’s college basketball. “Nike is always at the forefront of every podium, medal and championship,” Swords said in a statement. “I cannot wait to join a family of winners and role models while I continue to write my story!”…

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Report: Michigan Expected to Receive NCAA Notice of Allegations Amid Alleged Tampering Investigation

Brandon King

The University of Michigan could soon find itself facing NCAA scrutiny, according to multiple reports that surfaced Sunday. CBS Sports reporter Brenton Sanderson and ESPN’s Brody Sheetz reported that Michigan is expected to receive a Notice of Allegations (NOA) related to an alleged 2025 tampering scandal. The reports further suggest the investigation could result in significant penalties, including the possibility of vacated wins. At this time, neither the NCAA nor the University of Michigan has publicly confirmed the reports, and no official Notice of Allegations has been announced. The timing…

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Dusty May Set to Become Mavericks Head Coach, Leaving Michigan

Brandon King

Just months after leading Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball to a national championship, Dusty May is reportedly making the jump to the NBA. According to reports from Adam Schefter , Shams Charania and Pete Thamel of ESPN, May is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, ending a highly successful two-year run in Ann Arbor. The opportunity to coach reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg reportedly played a major role in May’s decision.   May transformed Michigan into a powerhouse almost immediately after…

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PE Corner: An initial look at the “Michigan” Air Jordan 14 PE

Brandon King

This iteration of the Air Jordan 14 is made excluively for the Michigan Wolverines.  They feature a one piece maize leather upper paired with blue at the tongue inner and rear heel. Perched atop the front of the tongue reads “JORDAN”, with “XIV” visble on the back side.  A Michigan logo is seen in place of the Jumpman branding on the shield on the lateal ankle, while maize takes care of the “23” and Jumpman on the rear heel.  The midsole feature a carbon fiber pattern, with a gols a…

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Michigan Football reveals Air Jordan 1 PE

Brandon King

Michigan gives the world the first look at their latest PE, an Air Jordan 1. It sports a variety of materials across its upper- pebbled maize leather at the toe, heels and Swooshes with a crocodile material overlaying the toebox , running the eye row and at the collar. A white midsole and maize rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. Unless you are rocking a bucket and a gamer for the maize and blue, your chances of having a pair are quite slim.

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Could Michigan be leaving Adidas for Nike or Under Armour?

Brandon King

It has been eight years since the University of Michigan left the Swoosh for Adidas, and having the largest known brand contract in the nation, which is $8.8 million, the Wolverines are contemplating making a changes. Michigan athletic director Jim Hackett, in a sit down conversation with students Wednesday, said the department was conside:  Going back to Nike going to Under Armour remaining with Adidas As reported by The Michigan Daily, in his efforts to make a quality decision Hackett has canvassed students, spoken to former Wolverine players now in…

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