Michigan Wolverines women's basketball

Michigan Wolverines women's basketball represents the University of Michigan in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I competition. The team plays its home games at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Wolverines have appeared in the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship several times, including a notable run to the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship semifinals in 2013. The team is supported by a strong athletic department, including the University of Michigan Athletic Department and the Michigan Wolverines.

History

The Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team has a rich history, dating back to the 1970s, when the team was first established under the guidance of Bud VanDeWege. The team has had several notable coaches, including Sue Guevara, who led the team to several Big Ten Conference championships, and Kim Barnes Arico, who has taken the team to the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship multiple times. The Wolverines have also had several notable players, including Jenny Ryan, who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for the San Antonio Stars, and Katelynn Flaherty, who holds the record for most points scored in a single season. The team has also been supported by several notable alumni, including Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States, and Tom Harmon, a former Heisman Trophy winner.

Roster

The current roster for the Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team includes several talented players, such as Hailey Brown, Izabel Varejao, and Elise Stuck. The team is also supported by a strong coaching staff, including Kim Barnes Arico, Melissa Dixon, and Joy McCorvey. The Wolverines have also had several notable transfers, including Priscilla Smeenge, who transferred from Butler University, and Maddie Nolan, who transferred from Marquette University. The team competes against several other top teams in the Big Ten Conference, including the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Michigan State Spartans, and the Purdue Boilermakers.

Coaches

The Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team has had several notable coaches throughout its history, including Bud VanDeWege, who led the team to its first Big Ten Conference championship, and Sue Guevara, who led the team to several NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship appearances. The current head coach is Kim Barnes Arico, who has led the team to several Big Ten Conference championships and NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship appearances. The team has also been supported by several notable assistant coaches, including Melissa Dixon, who played for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Joy McCorvey, who played for the University of Tennessee. The Wolverines have also had several notable coaches who have gone on to coach at other top programs, including Kevin Borseth, who coached at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, and Sharon Versyp, who coached at the Purdue University.

Season_by_Season_Results

The Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team has had several notable seasons throughout its history, including the 2012-13 season, when the team advanced to the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship semifinals. The team has also had several notable wins, including a victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines have also competed in several other top tournaments, including the WNIT and the Big Ten Conference tournament. The team has also been supported by several notable fans, including Jim Harbaugh, the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines football team, and John Beilein, the former head coach of the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team.

Facilities

The Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team plays its home games at the Crisler Center, which is located on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Crisler Center has a seating capacity of over 12,000 and features several state-of-the-art amenities, including a video scoreboard and a sound system. The team also practices at the William Davidson Player Development Center, which is located adjacent to the Crisler Center. The Wolverines have also played several games at other top venues, including the Breslin Center and the Value City Arena. The team has also been supported by several notable sponsors, including Nike, Inc. and Adidas.

Notable_Players

The Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team has had several notable players throughout its history, including Jenny Ryan, who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for the San Antonio Stars, and Katelynn Flaherty, who holds the record for most points scored in a single season. The team has also had several other notable players, including Shannon Smith, who played for the Detroit Shock, and Krista Phillips, who played for the New York Liberty. The Wolverines have also had several notable players who have gone on to play at other top programs, including Madison Ristovski, who played for the University of Michigan, and Danielle Williams, who played for the University of Iowa. The team has also been supported by several notable alumni, including Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States, and Tom Harmon, a former Heisman Trophy winner. Category:Michigan Wolverines women's basketball