John Tidwell (1996) - University of Michigan Hall of Honor - University of Michigan Athletics

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John Tidwell

John Tidwell

Induction:
1996

John W. Tidwell was an explosive scorer with the Wolverine men's basketball team (1958-61), totaling 1,386 points over his three seasons. A guard, Tidwell burst onto the Michigan basketball scene as a sophomore, averaging 17.6 points and 6.6 rebounds. In both his last two seasons, Tidwell led the Wolverines in scoring, tallying 520 points as a junior and 441 as a senior. Tidwell was elected captain and earned the Bill Buntin Most Valuable Player award in the 1961 season. Tidwell's career scoring average of 20.1 placed him among the all-time Wolverine greats.

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Wednesday, January 14

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Monday, January 12

Women's Basketball Highlights vs. Wisconsin (Jan. 11)

Sunday, January 11

Women's Basketball Postgame Press Conference vs. Wisconsin (Jan. 11)

Sunday, January 11

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Maize and Blue to Begin Dual Play at NC State

Thursday, January 15

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U-M Set to Play Host for Simmons-Harvey Invitational

Thursday, January 15

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Wolverines to Remain at Home Hosting Simmons-Harvey Invitational

Thursday, January 15

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Preseason Honors: Carey Tabbed Just Baseball B1G Pitcher of the Year

Thursday, January 15

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