ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan men’s basketball team (8-2; 2-0 B1G) will wrap up a challenging road stretch—five of its last six games—by facing Oklahoma (10-0; 0-0 SEC) in the 2024 Jumpman Invitational on Wednesday (Dec. 18) at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. As part of a doubleheader, U-M’s game is set for a 9 p.m. tip-off or 30 minutes after the Florida/North Carolina women’s matchup. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 with Dave O’Brien, Debbie Antonelli, and Myron Medcalf calling the action.
Game Notes
Road Finale: Michigan will conclude a five-of-six road game stretch with the Jumpman Invitational against Oklahoma.
Women’s Matchup: U-M’s women’s basketball team will also participate in the Jumpman Invitational, playing Oklahoma on Tuesday (Dec. 17) at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
About the Jumpman Invitational
The Jumpman Invitational features the original four schools that partnered with Jordan Brand for basketball and football: Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, and Oklahoma. The two-day December event in downtown Charlotte includes both men’s and women’s teams, rotating opponents over a three-year cycle. Event Records: North Carolina (2-0), Florida (1-1), Oklahoma (1-1), and Michigan (0-2).
Team Highlights & Player Performances
Thrilling Games: Michigan’s last three contests have been exciting and tournament-like. The Wolverines secured a three-point win at No. 11 Wisconsin (67-64), held off Iowa’s rally at Crisler Center to win by two (85-83), and mounted a fierce comeback after trailing by 18 points against Arkansas, falling just short (89-87) in the Jimmy V Classic.
Vladislav Goldin’s Hot Streak:
Four straight games with 15+ points, including two consecutive 20+ point performances.
Career-high 25 points at No. 11 Wisconsin.
Averaging 19.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks while shooting 69.0% (29-for-42) with 14 dunks.
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Hit his first three-pointer vs. No. 22 Xavier and posted his first U-M double-double (20 points, 11 rebounds) against Iowa.
Danny Wolf’s All-Around Impact:
Averaging 16.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists over his last four games.
Shooting 62.8% (27-for-43).
Recorded a season-high 14 rebounds twice, a career-best nine assists vs. Arkansas, and five blocks at No. 11 Wisconsin.
Nearly achieved a triple-double vs. Arkansas with 14 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists.
Breakthrough Performances:
Sam Walters: Ended a shooting slump (0-for-11 FG, 0-for-10 3PT) with a clutch three-pointer late in the first half vs. Arkansas, finishing 2-for-2 from beyond the arc.
Justin Pippen: Scored his first career points with a three-pointer in the first half vs. Arkansas after missing his first four long-range attempts.
Maize & Blue to Conclude Road Stretch against Oklahoma at Jumpman Invitational
