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The University of Michigan is holding a parade and celebration in Ann Arbor on Saturday to honor the Men’s Basketball National Champions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Fire Department worked diligently to extinguish fires in downtown Ann Arbor after University of Michigan won its basketball championship game against the University of Connecticut. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

University of Michigan students and fans were dancing in the streets of Ann Arbor Monday night after the Wolverines beat UConn 69-63 to win its second Men’s Basketball NCAA Championship. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Three current and former Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball players are among 20 individuals who have been indicted in a point shaving scheme. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

WEMU continues to celebrate its 60th year of serving Washtenaw County and other parts of the region. Throughout the year, we’re presenting conversations with people who have helped build the station into the community’s home for jazz, news and blues. Let’s not forget: Sports also play a role as we are the home of Eastern Michigan University athletics. In that arena, we have helped launch broadcasting careers. From sports talk host, to play-by-play man to stadium announcer at Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers... Those are all roles filled by Ryan Wooley.

Eastern Michigan University introduced its new women’s head basketball coach on Tuesday. Sahar Nusseibeh comes to Ypsilanti after three years as head coach at Canisius. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A statue of George Gervin, the greatest basketball player in Eastern Michigan history, was unveiled outside of the arena that bears his name Thursday in Ypsilanti. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The career of NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin, better known as "The Iceman," is nothing short of legendary. He lit up the court for Eastern Michigan University and played alongside such icons as Julius Erving and Michael Jordan. On Thursday, the venue that carries his name, the EMU George Gervin GameAbove Center, will unveil a new statue of Gervin in honor of his contributions to the game and to his community. Gervin looks back on his many accomplishments in a conversation with WEMU's Josh Hakala.

Ypsilanti native Emoni Bates has made it official: The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball star will enter the NBA Draft. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

After high hopes and national attention before the season began, Washtenaw County will not have any teams representing at the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.