The 2024–25 Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Wolverines were led by head coach

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in her thirteenth year, and played their home games at the

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. This season marked the program's 43rd season as a member of the

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Previous season

The Wolverines finished the 2023–24 season with a 20–14 record, including 9–9 in Big Ten play to finish in sixth place. They were ranked the No. 9 seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, and were eliminated in the first round by

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in overtime.

Offseason

On May 21, 2024, Justine Raterman was named an assistant coach at Michigan, replacing the departing Harry Rafferty. Michigan had six players enter the transfer portal, the most notable transfer was All-Big Ten first-team junior guard, Laila Phelia. Michigan signed the ESPN-ranked number 4 recruiting class consisting of five incoming freshmen, the highest-ranked class in program history.

Departures

Acquisitions

Recruiting class

Roster

Schedule and results

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Awards and honors

Rankings

References

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Michigan Wolverines women's basketball seasons