Michigan bench scoring shortage

Michigan basketball needs bench scoring punch to beat top teams.

Nov 10, 2026

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Michigan bench scoring shortage

Michigan basketball needs bench scoring punch to beat top teams.

In brief

Michigan basketball needs bench scoring punch to beat top teams. Michigan's bench scored only 30 points in 161 regular season points, with 16 from Quinn Costello. Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

Michigan bench scoring issue

Michigan forward Jalen Reed (19) after a dunk next to Oakland forward Chris Fields Jr. (2) in the second half. Michigan plays Oakland on Nov. 2, 2026 at Crisler

Michigan's bench scored only 8 points in the 85-77 loss to UConn.

Coach Boynton's concern

Coach Mike Boynton Jr. says Michigan lacks bench scorers this season.

“I think this year it's still kind of a wait and see because we don”

Last season's depth

Last season's national title team had multiple reserves scoring double figures.

Key bench players

Key bench players

Roddy Gayle Jr. and Trey McKenney moved to starting lineup this season.

Quinn Costello's impact

Quinn Costello scored 16 points on 17 shots in 161 regular season points.

Bench scoring stats

Reed has six points on 3-for-6 shooting in 20 minutes.

UConn coach's view

UConn coach Dan Hurley says Michigan's bench needs time to develop.

“I think Costello off the bench is a real weapon. … I think he's going to be a really good bench player for them”

Bench scoring problem

Michigan needs bench scoring punch to beat top teams.

The one thing

Michigan's bench scored only 30 points in 161 regular season points, with 16 from Quinn Costello.

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