Moustapha Thiam expected to return for Michigan vs. UConn matchup
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Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Michigan basketball anticipates the return of 7-foot-2 center Moustapha Thiam for their game against No. 4 UConn on November 6. Thiam missed the season opener due to illness but has returned to practice, and head coach Mike Boynton Jr. expects him to play. His presence is crucial, as Michigan struggled with rebounding in their victory over Oakland, where they allowed 21 offensive rebounds. Thiam's return could help solidify the Wolverines' interior defense and rebounding against a tough UConn team. The game is a rematch of last season’s national championship, which Michigan won, providing an additional layer of significance.
- •Moustapha Thiam missed Michigan's opener due to illness.
- •Michigan defeated Oakland but struggled with rebounding.
- •The game against UConn tips off at 8 p.m. ET in Boston.
- •This matchup is a rematch of last season's national title game.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan Hoops Expected to get BIG BOOST vs. UCONN
"Michigan basketball is expected to get Moustapha Thiam back against UConn. Here's why his return could be a major boost for the Wolverines.
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