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This Michigan basketball<\/a> season has felt like like something out of Hollywood \u2013 and it turns out Hollywood agrees (sort of).<\/p>\n

The Wolverines<\/a> are one of two college programs \u2013 along with Kansas – that will be featured in a four-part docuseries on Paramount (CBS’s streaming service), according to a release. The series will be produced by Paramount Sports Entertainment and Religion of Sports, a media company founded by Michigan alumnus Tom Brady, NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan and film producer Gotham Chopra.<\/p>\n

\"Michigan<\/p>\n

Michigan players pose around head coach Dusty May during a postgame interview with Fox to celebrate the 83-71 win over Michigan State at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

“The series will feature unprecedented off-court access, exclusive game footage and interviews, and coverage of key regular\u2011season, conference and postseason matchups in the Big 12 and Big Ten,” according to a news release from Paramount.<\/p>\n

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The first three episodes are slated to be released during the first weekend of April \u2013 right when the Wolverines hope they’ll be playing for a national title. The fourth episode is scheduled to drop on Paramount on April 18.<\/p>\n

No. 2 Michigan (23-1, 13-1 Big Ten) is off to its best start in program history and heads into its game against another visitor from Hollywood \u2013 UCLA \u2013 on Saturday (12:45 p.m., CBS) holding a two-game lead in league play.<\/p>\n

The Wolverines are on a nine-game winning streak, with eight of those coming by double figures. Five Wolverines are scoring in double figures, with eight are averaging at least 7.7 points or more.<\/p>\n

\"Michigan<\/p>\n

Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau (3) and forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) celebrate a play against Michigan State during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

It’s this balance and depth that has Michigan in prime position for a 1-seed in next month’s NCAA Tournament as the Wolverines hunt for the program’s first national title since 1989 and second overall.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIn today\u2019s college basketball environment, it\u2019s not easy to build real connection,\u201d Michigan coach Dusty May said in a statement. \u201cThis group has done that and there\u2019s something special about who they are and where they\u2019re headed.<\/p>\n

“For the first time ever, this project gives fans an all-access look at Michigan Basketball as we push toward March.\u201d<\/p>\n

Release times for Michigan basketball docuseries<\/p>\n

Episode 101:\u00a0Saturday, April 4, noon<\/p>\n

Episode 102:\u00a0Sunday, April 5, 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Episode 103:\u00a0Sunday, April 5, 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Episode 104:\u00a0Saturday, April 18, 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

Tony Garcia<\/a>\u00a0is the\u00a0Wolverines\u00a0beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. Email him at apgarcia@freepress.com and follow him on X at\u00a0@RealTonyGarcia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan basketball to be featured in docuseries on Paramount<\/a><\/p>\n