The battle for Detroit is heating up, with Michigan and Michigan State making moves this offseason to strengthen their ties to the local recruiting scene. Michigan State hired Thomas Wilcher, a former Wolverine and the longtime coach at Detroit’s Cass Tech High School, as its director of community and high school relations. Here’s the panel: Coach 1: Head coach of …
EAST LANSING, Mich. — In the moments after his introductory news conference in February 2020, huddled near a group of local media members taking questions, Mel Tucker spoke about the importance of recruiting the state of Michigan. To further boost his program’s ties to Detroit, Tucker added a well-known name in the city’s recruiting scene that should further strengthen MSU’s …
It’s a whirlwind couple of days for the folks at Little Caesars Arena. After the Jay-Z concert on Saturday night, the staff had to get everything turned around quickly for the Red Wings’ game against the Colorado Avalanche at 6 p.m. Sunday. The Cleveland Cavaliers are in Detroit ahead of Monday’s matchup with the Pistons and needed a place to …
Geri Allen, Pianist, Composer And Educator, Dies At 60 Enlarge this image toggle caption John Rogers for WBGO and NPR/JohnRogersNYC.com John Rogers for WBGO and NPR/JohnRogersNYC.com Geri Allen The cause was cancer, said Ora Harris, her manager of 30 years. In addition to her varied and commanding work as a leader, Allen made her mark as a venturesome improviser on …
