The Links: Rochester native Walker Russell Jr. gets traded and Central Michigan is the MAC’s biggest surprise

December 30, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state. Slow posting will continue on BallinMichigan until after the holiday this week, then we’ll return to a more normal schedule. The [...]

The Links: Benton Harbor native is one of the greatest 76ers of all-time and is Trey Burke the best in the country?

December 23, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state. Slow posting will continue on BallinMichigan until after the holiday this week, then we’ll return to a more normal schedule. Numbers [...]

Durrell Summers on his time at Michigan State: “A gift and a curse”

December 20, 2012 in Professional

By Patrick Hayes Kevin Scheitrum of NBA.com has a fantastic, long piece on former Michigan State standout Durrell Summers, who now plays for the Idaho Stamped in the NBA D-League. [...]

The Links: More on Draymond Green’s early NBA success and Chris Kaman can sing

December 16, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state, a day late this week because of the holiday weekend. Lansing native Anthony Clemmons of Iowa got the best of former [...]

NCAA Division I Basketball Rankings: Michigan, Michigan State rankings remain the same

December 15, 2012 in Division I, Rankings

Each Saturday, look for posts showing national rankings for each level of college basketball in Michigan. RANK SCHOOL (FIRST-PLACE VOTES) RECORD POINTS PREVIOUS 1 Indiana (44) 9-0 1580 1 2 [...]

Michigan State alums miss playing, but above all miss the camaraderie

December 14, 2012 in Division I

By Patrick Hayes The big alumni game at Jenison Fieldhouse featuring several greats from Michigan State‘s past is tonight, and Matt Charboneau of The Detroit News talked to a few [...]

Draymond Green makes game-winning shot for Warriors against Miami Heat

December 12, 2012 in Professional, Video

By Patrick Hayes The Golden State Warriors just finished a 5-0 road trip by beating the defending champion Miami Heat in their own arena, and Michigan State and Saginaw High [...]

Video: Michiganders Glen Rice, Steve Smith reflect on time with the Miami Heat

December 12, 2012 in Professional

By Patrick Hayes It’s easy to forget where the Miami Heat started considering their star-studded last few years that have included players like Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and [...]

BallinMichigan College Power Rankings, Week 4

December 12, 2012 in Division I, Division II, Division III, JUCO, NAIA, Power Rankings

Our weekly Division I, II, III, NAIA and JUCO power rankings, which run every Wednesday. By Patrick Hayes It’s still a little bit early for any team to be running away [...]

Chris Douglas-Roberts discusses his unique experiences playing in Italy

December 11, 2012 in Professional

By Patrick Hayes Max Blau of ESPN’s Grantland has a great piece with American players talking about their experiences playing international basketball. Among them — Detroit native Chris Douglas-Roberts: “I [...]