“I love the University of Michigan and I am excited about coaching our Men’s Basketball Team next season and in the years to come!” Beilein tweeted Wednesday. “Let’s go hang some more banners at “THE GREATEST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD.””
Beilein interviewed with the Pistons , a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press last week on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.
The 65-year-old Beilein has coached at Michigan for 11 seasons with a 248-143 record. He has led the Wolverines to two Final Fours, losing in the national title game this year and in 2013.