ELLERBE'S TROUBLED RUN COMES TO END.(SPORTS)

Byline: Associated Press

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Defeats, discipline problems and dwindling attendance proved to be Brian Ellerbe's downfall at Michigan.

Ellerbe was fired Tuesday after four seasons as coach of the Wolverines, who went 10-18 overall and 4-12 in the Big Ten Conference this year.

``I did not see the improvement in the program over the past four years that I hoped for and that I believe is possible,'' athletic director Bill Martin said at a news conference. ``I believe it is in the best interests of our student-athletes and the basketball program as a whole to have new leadership at this time.''

The Wolverines were 62-60 under …