Chris Balas

Chris Balas is The Wolverine’s senior editor, covering Michigan football and basketball since 1997. From before breaking Jim Harbaugh’s hiring to now and beyond, longtime insider Balas has established himself as a voice U-M fans want to hear.

Chris Balas

Michigan basketball makes new assistant coach hires official

The 3-2-1: Michigan football, basketball best bets, more

INSIDE THE FORT, Part I: Michigan basketball recruiting – the latest

Michigan basketball: 2024 Justin Pippen sets commitment date

Michigan football spring game – what we want to see from the offense

Did Michigan throw Jim Harbaugh under the bus?

Former Michigan great, current staffer Denard Robinson arrested for OWI

Michigan basketball – Where things stand after weekend visits

Michigan collectives working on plan to up NIL ‘significantly’

ITF EXTRA: Michigan portal wants/needs, ‘backchanneling,’ and more

A lot of good for Michigan hockey — just not enough 'great' in Frozen Four loss to B.C.

Michigan hockey’s season ends in the Frozen Four once again

Preview and prediction: Michigan hockey, Frozen Four vs. Boston College

ITF HOOPS EXTRA: Michigan trending for top targets, visits, and more

Michigan hockey arrives in Minneapolis on a mission

The 3-2-1: Michigan spring football, the schedule, Dusty May’s start, more

Michigan football: All eyes on the QBs (and the portal?)

Michigan football podcast: Balas and Skene on spring ball, O-line

ITF EXTRA: Michigan football intel, the defense — Nikhai Hill-Green, more

ITF EXTRA: Michigan spring practice notes, the offense – risers, position battles, more

ITF HOOPS EXTRA: Dusty May putting finishing touches on first Michigan staff

Michigan hoops: Contact with Selton Miguel, latest on Carey Booth, potential new assistant name

Michigan basketball portal and roster tracker — the latest (April 6)

INSIDE THE FORT: Michigan spring football notes, hoops rumblings

Frozen Four: ‘Michigan vs. Everyone,’ and why this one feels different