Michigan basketball fans fed up after damaging Big Ten tournament ...

Michigan basketball's NCAA tournament hopes likely ended Thursday in the second round of the 2023 Big Ten tournament.

No. 8 seed Michigan got completely outplayed in the second half, suffering a damaging 62-50 loss to No. 9 Rutgers at United Center in Chicago.

The Wolverines, now 17-15, entered play widely considered by experts among the "First Four Out" for the NCAA tournament. Their second-half play did not help the cause.

Michigan held a 28-25 halftime lead, but made one field goal in the second half over the first 19 minutes, and finished 4-for-21 shooting in the second half, a season low for made baskets. The Wolverines were beat to rebounds, gave up a layup to the free throw shooter after a miss, and were completely outclassed by a Rutgers team they beat 58-45 on the road Feb. 23.

Michigan finishes the season 3-12 vs. Quad I opponents, and looks set to miss March Madness for the first time since 2015.

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Here's a sample of the reaction, with coach Juwan Howard getting much of the heat. Michigan is 36-30 over the past two seasons, though it did make a Sweet 16 run in 2022 to finish 19-15.