The UM Hoops Podcast

Yaxel Lendeborg's Decision & Michigan's Portal Class with Isaac Trotter May 28, 2025

Isaac Trotter from 247 Sports and CBS Sports joins the show this week to discuss Yaxel Lendeborg's decision to withdraw from the NBA Draft, his thoughts on watching him at the NBA Draft combine and the impact of his decision. Dylan and Isaac also run through the rest of Michigan's portal class and how the pieces might fit together in Ann Arbor.

Roster Reset: Michigan Basketball Offseason Breakdown Apr 24, 2025

The transfer portal closed on Tuesday, which means it's time to review Michigan's roster as it currently stands. Dylan and Eric discuss the 11 players currently on the roster, from guards through bigs, focusing on roles, expectations and pressing questions for the upcoming year.

Transfer portal, what’s next for Michigan, and revisiting preseason over/unders Apr 03, 2025

Dylan and Eric wrap up the season by revisiting over/under predictions from before the year began. Before they get into that, they dive into Michigan's transfer portal activity and discuss Elliot Cadeau and Morez Johnson Jr. committing to Michigan with Tre Donaldson, Sam Walters, Justin Pippen and Jace Howard hitting the transfer portal.

Official Michigan-Auburn Preview Mar 27, 2025

It's time for the full preview of Michigan-Auburn. Eric joins Dylan to break down his film study and assess the matchup. The conversation starts with personnel, hitting on the pros and cons of Auburn's seven-man rotation, then moves into Auburn's offense and defense before wrapping up with some keys and rambling predictions.

How Michigan beat Texas A&M and matches up with Auburn Mar 24, 2025

Michigan is headed to the Sweet Sixteen! Dylan and Eric recap the win over Texas A&M, including key contributions from Roddy Gayle Jr. and LJ Cason, then they dive into some early impressions of the matchup with Auburn on Friday night.

How Michigan beat UC San Diego and matches up with Texas A&M Mar 21, 2025

Michigan escaped an upset scare from UC San Diego on Thursday night to advance to face Texas A&M on Saturday. Dylan and Eric break down the win on Thursday, what worked and what didn't, and then look ahead to the matchup against Texas A&M (20:00), a team that will test the Wolverines in a lot of the areas they are vulnerable.

Official Michigan-UC San Diego Preview Mar 19, 2025

The official preview pod is here. Dylan and Eric break down UC San Diego's offense, defense, and personnel and hit on key aspects of the game and potential swing statistics. Then, they wrap things up with some thoughts on how Thursday night will play out.

How Michigan won the Big Ten Tournament and an early preview of UC San Diego Mar 17, 2025

Michigan beat Purdue, Maryland and Wisconsin in three consecutive days to win the BIg Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. Dylan and Eric break down the weekend, discuss key contributors like Tre Donaldson, LJ Cason and Vlad Goldin and what it says about the program to turn things around after a tough close to the regular season. Then (53:00) they dive into the UC San Diego matchup with some early insights on what the Tritons do well, how Michigan might match up and more.

Pick a problem & Big Ten Tournament preview Mar 10, 2025

Dylan and Eric sort through some of the major problems plaguing Michigan during its recent downturn and assess whether they can be fixed, and what it might take for the Wolverines to get back on track. Then they dive into the Big Ten Tournament bracket with thoughts on Michigan's draw, picks to win the whole thing and more.

Michigan crumbles vs. Illinois, now what? Mar 03, 2025

Michigan survived Rutgers with a Nimari Burnett buzzer beater but then lost by 20 points at home to Illinois on Sunday. Dylan and Eric discuss what went wrong against the Illini, and where the Wolverines go moving forward with Maryland and Michigan State next on the schedule.

What we make of Dusty May's contract extension, Michigan's offensive struggles, and recent games vs. MSU and Nebraska Feb 25, 2025

It has been an eventful few days since the last pod. Dylan and Eric discuss Dusty May's contract extension and Michigan's last two games, then dive into some big-picture thoughts on Michigan's offense and defense. The Wolverines keep winning, but the offensive output has lagged, especially on Monday night at Nebraska. To wrap things up, the conversation pivots to the Big Ten race, where Michigan and Michigan State are tangled at the top.

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Michigan State at Michigan Preview Feb 20, 2025

Michigan and Michigan State are set to clash in the most significant in-state rivalry clash since 2019. Dylan and Eric break down the game on each side of the ball, starting with Michigan State's offense against Michigan's defense and wrapping up with Michigan's offense against Michigan State's defense. They hit on the keys to the game, how Michigan State will defend the big-to-big ball screen, and what it will take for either side to come out on top.

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Roddy Gayle Jr. returns to Ohio State, Danny Wolf dominates and Michigan wins on the road again Feb 17, 2025

For the second weekend in a row, Michigan had a happy homecoming for a key contributor. This time, it was Roddy Gayle Jr.'s triumphant return to Ohio State, as Michigan extended its winning streak to six. Dylan and Eric discuss Gayle's late-game impact, Michigan's interior dominance, the big-to-big ball screen, and a disappointing defensive effort. Then, they wrap things up with a look ahead to Michigan State on Friday and a discussion about close games and execution.

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Michigan avenges Purdue loss, takes over first place Feb 12, 2025

Michigan made its move and overtook Purdue in the Big Ten standings on Tuesday night, knocking the Boilermakers off 75-73. Dylan and Eric recap the win, explain how the Wolverines avenged the blowout loss in West Lafayette, and then break down what remains of the Big Ten title race.

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Dusty May returns to Indiana, Danny Wolf dominates and Michigan wins again Feb 09, 2025

It was an eventful week for Michigan which capped things off with a 70-67 win at Indiana, stretching the winning streak to four games. Dylan and Eric discuss what happened at Indiana, why Michigan led throughout, Danny Wolf's dominance, why Indiana came back, what to make of Dusty May's ties to the Indiana job opening and then look ahead to a huge game against Purdue on Tuesday.

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Previewing Michigan-Indiana with Alex Bozich Feb 06, 2025

Michigan heads to Bloomington on Saturday to face an Indiana team in disarray. Inside the Hall's Alex Bozich joins the show to talk about the Hoosiers, what's gone wrong, what Saturday's environment will be like and whether there's any chance that Mike Woodson can turn things around.

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Michigan sticks in Big Ten race with another close road win Feb 03, 2025

Dylan and Eric recap Michigan's Saturday win at Rutgers. The Wolverines moved to 8-2 in Big Ten play with the victory as they won yet another close game. Today's show recaps the defensive strategy on Ace Bailey, Tre Donaldson's strong performance, rebounding and turnover issues (again), Michigan's bench stepping up and more.

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Responding to a dip in form Jan 28, 2025

Michigan's dip in form continued with a blowout loss at Purdue and a narrow win over Penn State. Dylan and Eric break down concerns about the recent results, what's happening with the 4-5 pick and roll, why Danny Wolf is struggling, Michigan's 2-point shooting regression, turnovers, and more.

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Previewing Michigan-Purdue with Joe Jackson Jan 23, 2025

Joe Jackson joins the pod to preview Friday night's battle between Michigan and Purdue at Mackey Arena. The conversation hinges on both ball screen attacks -- Danny Wolf with Vlad Goldin and Braden Smith with Trey Kaufman-Renn. We start out by outlining what makes each two-man game so dangerous before hypothesizing how each team might try to do to slow down the other.

Make sure to read Joe's in-depth breakdown of Danny Wolf's pick-and-roll game, featuring a film study that cataloged every ball screen play the 7-footer has executed this season.

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Fixing Michigan? What issues are real and matchup-based from two ugly Big Ten games Jan 20, 2025

Dylan and Eric discuss Michigan's last two overtime games against Minnesota and Northwestern. The conversation starts with what Northwestern did so well defensively and whether that will translate to other games. Then they dive into Vlad Goldin's improvement, Michigan's physicality and 2-point struggles, Roddy Gayle Jr., Tre Donaldson and more.

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A deep dive into Danny Wolf's rise with No Ceilings' Maxwell Baumbach Jan 16, 2025

Maxwell Baumbach from No Ceilings joins the pod to discuss Danny Wolf's improvement. Baumbach wrote about Wolf for his No Stone Unturned offseason series that highlights NBA Draft sleepers. Baumbach adds a unique perspective as someone who studied Wolf's tape at Yale and is still wowed by some of what the 7-footer is doing on the floor in Michigan. To wrap up, we discuss the pro outlook of some other Wolverines and hit on a few NBA prospects from around the Big Ten.

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Mailbag Pod! Defending the 4-5 ball screen, Nimari Burnett, roster building, defense & more Jan 14, 2025

Dylan and Eric break down Michigan's Sunday afternoon win over Washington and then dive into mailbag questions that hit on Nimari Burnett, Roddy Gayle Jr., Dusty May's roster-building strategy, role definition, defensive ups and downs, and more.

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Michigan is a Big Ten Title Contender Jan 09, 2025

Michigan knocked off USC and UCLA in Los Angeles, proving it is a legitimate contender in the Big Ten race. Dylan and Eric recap the win over UCLA and what it says about the progress that Dusty May and his team have made in the first year. The conversation hits on Tre Donaldson's clutch shot-making, turnovers, run prevention and response, and much more.

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Big Ten Contender Draft with Joe Jackson Jan 06, 2025

Joe Jackson (@joejacksonCBB) joins the pod for a Big Ten contender draft. Joe and Dylan draft their favorite conference title contenders to create a top-six in the league and discuss why each team could win the conference or why they might not.

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Non-conference recap, roster reset and Big Ten outlook Jan 01, 2025

With non-conference play officially in the books, Dylan and Eric examine the Wolverines through two months and assess whether they can compete for a Big Ten title before going player-by-player through the roster to evaluate who has exceeded expectations individually.

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Defensive concerns vs. Arkansas, first-half slumps and more mailbag questions Dec 17, 2024

Dylan and Eric recap the loss against Arkansas, focusing on the defense. Then, they dive into more conversations about turnovers, rebounding, Danny Wolf, and the rotation before setting the stage for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma and answering mailbag questions.

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Rapid Reactions to Michigan's 2-0 Big Ten start Dec 09, 2024

Michigan opened Big Ten play with a pair of victories this week, winning on the road at Wisconsin before escaping a late scare against Iowa. The Wolverines have matched their win total from last season and are off to a coveted 2-0 start in league play.

Dylan and Eric discuss some key takeaways from both games, potential issues still looming, and what's most exciting about this team going forward.

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Big Ten Vibe Check with Sleepers Media's Greg Waddell Dec 05, 2024

Greg Waddell of Sleepers Media joins the podcast for a Big Ten vibe check. We discuss what we've learned about all 18 teams in the Big Ten through the first month of college hoops, who we are skeptical of, who we are encouraged by, and what we can't figure out.

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Michigan’s Fort Myers title run, defense, Danny Wolf, and other takeaways Dec 02, 2024

Dylan and Eric recap Michigan's 2-0 week in Fort Myers with a conversation about Michigan's defense exceeding expectations, Danny Wolf's two-way impact, end of half situations, and more.

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Answering listener questions: Lineup decisions, most important player, how real is the defense, and more Nov 22, 2024

It's time for a mailbag pod! Dylan and Eric answer listener-submitted questions from the forum, Twitter, and Blue Sky to break down Michigan's 5-1 start and preview what's to come with six consecutive high-major games coming up next on the schedule.

The conversation hits on lineup and rotation questions, offensive and defensive upside vs. downside, play calls and offensive style, the importance of transition, defensive stats to like, shooting versus turnovers, most important players and more.

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TCU Recap + How bad are Michigan's turnover issues? Nov 17, 2024

Dylan and Eric recap Michigan's win over TCU and discuss where things stand with Michigan right now. They dive into the turnover issues, what's working on defense, Roddy Gayle and Vlad Goldin's struggles, the deep rotation and much more.

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What we learned from opening week, and what we still need to figure out Nov 11, 2024

Michigan opened the year with a blowout win over Cleveland State and then fell short against Wake Forest on Sunday. Dylan and Eric discuss the week that was, focusing mostly on the Wake Forest game and what worked, didn't work and what it means for the Wolverines moving forward. The discussion hits on Danny Wolf, Vlad Goldin, LJ Cason, defensive rebounding and much more.

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2024-25 Michigan Basketball Over/Under Season Preview Nov 03, 2024

Dylan and Eric preview the 2024-25 season by making predictions for user-submitted over/under props. We discuss offensive and defensive stats and rankings, rotation outlooks, individual predictions, Big Ten win total, and much more.

You can also participate in this podcast by making your picks on the polls in the podcast post on UM Hoops.

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A closer look at Roddy Gayle Jr.'s time at Ohio State with Adam Jardy Oct 30, 2024

Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch joins the podcast to provide insight on Roddy Gayle Jr. after covering him for the last two years. The discussion touches on Gayle's progression, his injury last season, the decision to transfer from Ohio State to Michigan, and much more. Then, we dive into Ohio State's coaching search (30:05), the decision to hire Jake Diebler and the state of the Buckeye program.

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LJ Cason arrives and more Toledo exhibition takeaways Oct 28, 2024

Dylan and Eric recap Michigan's 96-92 win over Toledo on Friday night in the final exhibition tune-up of the season. They discuss LJ Cason, finishing issues, offensive identity and how concerning giving up 92 points to Toledo should be.

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Why Dusty May fits at Michigan with CJ Moore Oct 24, 2024

The Athletic's CJ Moore joins the show to discuss Dusty May, his fit at Michigan, last year's coaching carousel and more. Moore has written multiple features about May and his time at Florida Atlantic and also picked the Wolverines at No. 18 in his preseason AP Top 25 ballot. He explains what has impressed him about May and shares his thoughts on Michigan's roster.

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Basketball is Back! Oakland Exhibition Reactions & Takeaways Oct 21, 2024

Dylan and Eric break down Michigan's 44-point exhibition game win over Oakland, including what we can (and can't) take away from the performance, then they dive into the first glimpse of Michigan's personnel with thoughts on the newcomers, returners, rotation and more.

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Under The Radar All-Big Ten Draft with Joe Jackson Oct 17, 2024

Joe Jackson (@joejacksonCBB) joins the pod with Dylan for a draft of Under the Radar Big Ten stars. We draft five players each who aren't among the top 16 players in the league according to the "unofficial official" Big Ten poll -- two who received votes and three who received no votes -- and discuss why they could end up as All-Big Ten players by the end of the year. Then, we wrap things up with some quick thoughts on other candidates and Joe's favorite under-the-radar freshman.

The discussion includes players from Michigan, USC, UCLA, Oregon, Maryland, Iowa, Illinois, Purdue and more.

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Introducing the UM Hoops Podcast | On Danny Wolf, Vlad Goldin and playing two bigs Oct 14, 2024

Welcome to the UM Hoops Podcast. We are back with a new show after over a year without a podcast. This isn't The Moving Screen or The Pindown; instead, it is a twice-weekly Michigan basketball podcast that will hit on Michigan, the Big Ten, and more. Monday episodes will be with Eric Shapiro of The Pindown, with mid-week episodes featuring a rotating cast of guests, including friends of the pod and others across the sport.

In our first episode, we break down Danny Wolf, Vlad Goldin, and Michigan's plans to feature both big men in the 2024-25 season.

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Portal Mega Pod: Do you know who’s on your Big Ten team? Apr 25, 2023

After a month off, Dylan and Brendan go team by team through the conference to make sense of all of the portal chaos and attempt to make sense of where each roster sits -- while fully understanding that many of these takes will be irrelevant in a few days (or hours) as the portal continues to move.

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Michigan State to the Sweet 16! Everyone else? Not so much. Mar 20, 2023

Dylan and Brendan discuss Michigan State's wins over USC and Marquette and preview the matchup with Kansas State. Then they roll through the rest of the league's failure to advance to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament, providing a bit of postmortem on each program.

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NCAA Tournament Extravaganza Mar 15, 2023

Brendan and Dylan preview the eight Big Ten matchups in this year's NCAA Tournament and try to answer all of the questions we've worried about all year. Which teams fall flat? Which teams are poised for a run? How many teams make it to the second weekend?

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Big Ten Tournament Preview and All-Big Ten picks Mar 07, 2023

Brendan and Dylan recap the NCAA Tournament situation for Big Ten teams, preview the Big Ten Tournament game-by-game and then share their thoughts on how the All-Big Ten teams should shake out.

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A wild week behind, a wild(er) week ahead Feb 27, 2023

Brendan and Dylan recap an improbable weekend of Big Ten hoops. Purdue clinched a share of the title while playing some of its worst basketball of the season. Iowa and Michigan State played an early afternoon thrilled in Iowa City. Hunter Dickinson kept Michigan's season alive. Is the Coach of the Year debate down to Kevin Willard and Chris Collins?

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Fresh Big Ten power rankings for the final 2 weeks of the season Feb 20, 2023

It was an eventful week of Big Ten hoops and we are headed into the home stretch. Brendan and Dylan go with a Moving Screen classic to run through the league with a Big Ten Power Ranking draft to discuss all 14 teams with two weeks to play.

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Make way for ... Northwestern?! Things are getting weird in the Big Ten Feb 15, 2023

Dylan and Brendan discuss all things Big Ten including Northwestern's surge, Rutgers' slip, Indiana, Michigan State, Michigan and much more.

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Is it too late for a Michigan turnaround? Feb 06, 2023

Dylan and Brendan take a long look at Michigan after the Wolverines won a pair of games with their backs against the wall. What would it take for the Wolverines to make the NCAA Tournament? Is Juwan Howard's team playing better at the right time or did they play the right teams at the right time?

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Bracket Bluster: A look at every Big Ten team's NCAA Tournament hopes Feb 01, 2023

Dylan and Brendan run through the Big Ten to discuss where each team in the league stands relative to the NCAA Tournament. What type of seeds can top-half teams expect? What do bottom-half teams have to do make the field? Who are we buying and selling?

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What's wrong at Ohio State? Jan 25, 2023

Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch joins the pod to discuss Ohio State's recent skid, Zed Key's struggles and injury, how Chris Holtmann keeps finding first-round talent, whether Holtmann is on the proverbial hot seat, and much more.

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All things Indiana with Zach Osterman Jan 18, 2023

Zach Osterman of the Indy Star joins the pod to discuss all things Indiana basketball. Can this team still reach expectations? What is the latest on Xavier Johnson and Race Thompson's injuries? Why is every season of Indiana basketball a roller coaster?

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Former Big Ten MBB head Rick Boyages explains officiating; plus thoughts on Purdue, IU, and more Jan 10, 2023

Dylan and Brendan recap Michigan State's win over Michigan and Purdue's bounceback week before running through the latest on Iowa, Indiana, Northwestern and others. Then they are joined by a rare guest appearance on the pod as former Big Ten Associate Commissioner for Men's Basketball Rick Boyages joins to discuss officiating in the league (44:00), what goes into scheduling and assigning officials, coaching reactions, how it impacts the game and much more.
Timestamps:
(0:00): Big Ten thoughts on Michigan State, Michigan, Purdue, Indiana, Northwestern and Iowa
(44:00): Rick Boyages on Big Ten officiating

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What's happening in the Big Ten? And a Michigan at Michigan State Preview Jan 05, 2023

Dylan and Brendan sit down to discuss the wacky start to the Big Ten season, including Purdue's loss against Rutgers, what's going on with Illinois, which teams are contenders and much more. Then they go back to a tried and true Moving Screen staple with a preview discussion on Michigan at Michigan State.

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Big Ten Year In Review Dec 20, 2022

Brendan and Dylan recap the best and worst moments of the 2022 calendar year in Big Ten basketball, taking time to stop and highlight some ridiculous moments along the way.

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Figuring out how to win in the Big Ten — we think Dec 12, 2022

Dylan and Brendan discuss whether you need to play a certain style of basketball to win in the Big Ten, what to make of Brad Underwood calling out his whole team and whether Penn State is legit. Then they dive into a couple of game previews focused on OSU-UNC, IU-Kansas and Maryland-UCLA.

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Big Ten Power Rankings! Assessing the league after three weeks Nov 28, 2022

Brendan and Dylan go back to a Moving Screen staple: The Big Ten Power Ranking Draft. They run through the league from top to bottom to sort out the best teams in the league and attempt to separate pretenders from contenders.

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Overreactions! Illinois, Kris Murray, TJD, Penn State (!), and much more Nov 21, 2022

The second week of Big Ten hoops brought us some more entertaining games which means it is time to overreact. Dylan and Brendan share some overreactions and debate how their perception of the league has changed after two weeks of basketball.

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B1G beginnings: Week 1 takes, Week 2 previews Nov 14, 2022

Without many quality games in the results column, Dylan and Brendan look at six teams with notable challenges coming up this week: Michigan State, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Purdue and Michigan. They break down the opener, big questions that remain and what we'll learn from this week's matchups.

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Friday Previews! MSU-Gonzaga, Wisconsin-Stanford & Michigan-EMU Nov 10, 2022

Brendan and Dylan preview some of the notable Friday night neutral court games in the Big Ten, including Gonzaga vs. Michigan State, Wisconsin vs. Stanford and Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan.

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The state of Big Ten hoops; projecting head coaches’ futures Nov 04, 2022

College basketball is just three days away! Dylan and Brendan discuss the state of the Big Ten and why the conference has struggled to turn good regular seasons into great postseasons. Then they switch over to the end of the bench and discuss the likelihood that each Big Ten coach is still employed by their school three years from now.

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Our under-the-radar Big Ten players to watch in 2022-23 Oct 27, 2022

Dylan and Brendan recap the All-Big Ten selections and then dive into 10 players in the league who are under the radar but worth discussing. The conversations focuses on players who could have a bigger impact than anticipated or players who are toughest to figure out.

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Over/Unders! Predicting how Big Ten teams will perform versus expectations Oct 19, 2022

KenPom's predictions are out which means it's time to make over/under predictions for all 14 Big Ten teams. Dylan and Brendan go through the league top to bottom and predict whether each team will hit or miss its KenPom predicted win total.

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Michigan & Michigan State 2022-23 season previews. (And some news!) Sep 29, 2022

After a long summer, Dylan and Brendan are back to discuss their plans for the show this season and then dive into an in-depth preview of Michigan (8:22) and Michigan State (58:57) for the upcoming season.

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Summer pod! Draft takeaways, early roster thoughts on U-M, MSU, Big Ten Jun 24, 2022

Brendan and Dylan are back for another podcast after a long layoff. They discuss Thursday night's NBA Draft, the state of the Big Ten, Michigan and Michigan State's offseason moves (or lack thereof) and start forming some early opinions on next year's Big Ten teams.

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Big May Takes on portal moves, Jaelin Llewellyn, what U-M and MSU need, and, yes, Emoni Bates May 04, 2022

College basketball's offseason is hitting top speed with NBA Draft decisions, transfer portal madness and NIL deals. Dylan and Brendan disucss the latest on Michigan and Michigan State's roster situations including Frankie Collins, Jaelin Llewellyn, Max Christie, Moussa Diabate, Caleb Houstan, Julius Marble, Emoni Bates and much more.

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A postseason wrap on Michigan and — big yikes — the Big Ten Mar 28, 2022

Brendan and Dylan recap Michigan's loss to Villanova in the Sweet Sixteen, recap the season and dive into some early roster predicaments facing the Wolverines this offseason. Then they talk about the Big Ten and the disappointment of another postseason flop.

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Michigan is headed to another Sweet 16 Mar 21, 2022

Michigan knocked off Colorado State and Tennesee to advance to its fifth straight Sweet 16 while Michigan State fell just short against Duke after knocking off Davidson. Brendan and Dylan recap the action from the weekend, preview Michigan's match up with Villanova and try to sort out what to make of this MSU season.

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Your Moving Screen NCAA Tournament preview Mar 14, 2022

The NCAA Tournament is here. Dylan and Brendan recap the week that was in Indianapolis for the Big Ten Tournament then dive into Michigan and Michigan State's NCAA Tournament draws. To wrap things up, they go rapid fire through the other seven Big Ten teams in the NCAA Tournament and discuss their chances in the postseason.

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Let the madness begin Mar 07, 2022

Brendan and Dylan recap a chaotic end to the regular season and reset the situation for Michigan and Michigan State heading into the postseason. Then they dive into the Big Ten Tournament with some sleeper picks and break down how the All-Big Ten awards should be handed out.

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Yet another Michigan-Michigan State preview, and what it means to be “lucky” in CBB Feb 28, 2022

Dylan and Brendan discuss the top of the Big Ten, the misery that February brings and what it means when people say a team is "lucky" then they dive into Michigan and Michigan State's rematch on Tuesday. The discussion starts with a look back on what happened in the first meeting on January 29th and how that translates into a second meeting.

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On Juwan Howard, Michigan, and the fallout of an ugly scene at Wisconsin Feb 21, 2022

Dylan and Brendan discuss Juwan Howard striking Joe Krabbenhoft, the chaos that ensued, and what it means moving forward for all parties. Then they jump over to Michigan State and what the Spartans need to do to get back on track down the stretch this season after two more losses last week.

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Our bets on the Big Ten title chase and Big Ten bubble teams Feb 14, 2022

Dylan and Brendan dive into the Big Ten at the top to break down the conference title race between Illinois, Purdue, Michigan State, Wisconsin and Ohio State after an eventful week. Then they slide down the standings to discuss the four primary teams on the bubble: Michigan, Iowa, Rutgers and Indiana.

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Understanding analytics and diagnosing both teams midway through league play Feb 08, 2022

Dylan and Brendan discuss the role of analytics in coaching and analyzing teams and what to make of Michigan and Michigan State's losses over the weekend. They discuss the path forward for Michigan to try to make the NCAA Tournament and whether Michigan STate still has a path to Big Ten contention.

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Unpacking MSU's big win over U-M, where both go from here. (Bonus B10 POY takes) Jan 31, 2022

Dylan and Brendan break down Michigan State's big win over Michigan including what worked so well with Michigan State's gameplan, what didn't work with Michigan's plan, AJ Hoggard's path, and what the game means for both teams going forward. Then they dive into some discussion about the Big Ten Player of the Year race.

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The official Michigan-Michigan State preview (for real, this time) Jan 27, 2022

Michigan and Michigan State are set to meet on Saturday (for real, this time) so Dylan and Brendan are back with another preview podcast. Instead of going player-by-player, they go through keys and gameplan ideas for each team to attack the other. The discussion includes how Michigan State defends Hunter Dickinson, how Michigan defends down MSU's transition attack and potential X-factors for both teams.

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Happier Days. Michigan and Michigan State suddenly trending. Jan 24, 2022

Michigan and Michigan State had bounceback weeks with marquee road victories over the weekend. Dylan and Brendan break down what went so well for Michigan and Michigan State and what's next with Saturday's rivalry game looming at the Breslin Center. Then they run through the Big Ten with an array of hot takes, coaching search theories and more.
Timestamps:
(5:04) Michigan
(33:41) Michigan State
(55:30) Big Ten rants

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How can Michigan State and Michigan get back on track? Jan 17, 2022

Brendan and Dylan break down Michigan State's loss against Northwestern and what it means for the Spartans moving forward. They discuss MSU's defensive regression, consistent turnover issues, the point guard position and why Malik Hall might need to play more minutes. Then they flip over to Michigan to discuss the loss at Illinois and whether there's any reason for optimism entering a make-or-break stretch.
Timestamps:
(2:30) Michigan State
(36:57): Michigan

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Understanding (as best we can) the Michigan-Michigan State postponement Jan 09, 2022

Dylan and Brendan recap what happened to postpone the Michigan State at Michigan game, what it means for both teams (and the Big Ten), and what comes next.

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RIVALRY POD PART I: Michigan State at Michigan Preview Jan 07, 2022

Brendan and Dylan preview the first meeting between Michigan and Michigan State this season. The conversation starts with a position-by-position breakdown and wraps up with some keys and predictions.

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It's rivalry week. Our look at two teams going two different directions. Jan 03, 2022

It's rivalry week with Michigan and Michigan State set to play next weekend. With a full game preview coming later this week, Dylan and Brendan discuss Michigan and Michigan State in-depth and take a long look at what's working and what isn't working for both programs heading into the thick of conference play.
Timestamps:
(5:52) Michigan State
(33:23) Michigan

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Buying and selling in the Big Ten Dec 20, 2021

Brendan and Dylan run through the Big Ten from 1-through-14 to sort out which teams they are buying or selling with conference play set to resume in a couple of months.

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What’s right with Michigan State, what’s wrong with Michigan, and Big Ten thoughts Dec 14, 2021

Dylan and Brendan dive into what has fueled Michigan State's improvement this season after the Spartans picked up a pair of Big Ten victories to tip off the conference season. Then they flip over to Michigan's loss against Minnesota and where things go from here followed by a Big Ten discussion on Purdue, Illinois and Ohio State.
Timestamps:
(5:21) What's right with Michigan State
(38:14) What's wrong with Michigan
(1:14:00) Big Ten thoughts on Purdue, Illinois and Ohio State

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December takes on U-M and MSU, plus Mark Turgeon is out at Maryland Dec 06, 2021

Dylan and Brendan discuss where things stand for Michigan and Michigan State through the first month of the season, then they flip over to the Big Ten to discuss the end of the Mark Turgeon era and what comes next followed by some quick thoughts on Iowa, Illinois, Purdue and others.
Timestamps:
(4:40) Michigan
(29:02) Michigan State
(48:48) Mark Turgeon out at Maryland + Big Ten thoughts

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Big Ten Power Rankings and an ACC Challenge preview Nov 29, 2021

Dylan and Brendan go back to an original Moving Screen podcast format with a Big Ten Power Ranking Draft. They share early impressions and hot takes on all 14 teams in the conference and then dive into the Big Ten-ACC Challenge matchups this week.
Timestamps:
(5:25) Big Ten Power Rankings
(1:07:20) ACC-Big Ten Challenge Preview

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What went wrong for Michigan in Las Vegas and a Battle 4 Atlantis preview Nov 23, 2021

Dylan and Brendan discuss Michigan's two games in Las Vegas and what went wrong in the blowout loss to Arizona. Then they dive into Michigan State's early-season play and what to watch for in the Bahamas this week.

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Early season impressions and a Gavitt Games preview Nov 15, 2021

Dylan and Brendan discuss Michigan and Michigan State's first week of the 2021-22 season and preview this week's Gavitt Games matchups. The Wolverines face Seton Hall on Tuesday and Michigan State plays at Butler on Wednesday, two matchups that should teach us a lot more about where both programs stand early on.
Timestamps:
(5:32) Michigan takeaways, Seton Hall preview
(34:37) Michigan State takeaways, Butler preview
(57:24) Big Ten Quick Hitters/Gavitt Games

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The 2021-22 season is here and we're previewing MSU-Kansas and Michigan-Buffalo. LFG Nov 08, 2021

College basketball is back this week. Dylan and Brendan dive into Michigan State-Kansas and discuss the key matchups, styles and personnel in Tuesday's Champions Classic opener. Then they switch over to Michigan and look at U-M's exhibition performance against Wayne State and what to expect against a Buffalo team picked to win the MAC.
Timestamps:
(6:52) Michigan State-Kansas Preview
(42:00) Michigan Exhibition Thoughts, Buffalo preview

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The season is almost here: Last call for hot takes Nov 01, 2021

With the season just a week away, Dylan and Brendan throw out a final round of off-the-wall hot takes to preview Michigan, Michigan State, and the Big Ten at large.

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Michigan Media Day takes and Michigan State practice notes Oct 18, 2021

Brendan and Dylan recap Michigan's Media Day and try to make sense of how Michigan's pieces fit together. The conversation includes DeVante' Jones' fit, Moussa Diabate's positional flexibility, and how deep of a rotation the Wolverines might play. Then (47:24) they jump over to Michigan State to recap what Brendan saw at a recent MSU practice including thoughts on Tyson Walker, Gabe Brown, Max Christie and others.

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On the Big Ten preseason rankings, MSU's expectations, and Illinois vs Everybody Oct 12, 2021

Brendan and Dylan recap Big Ten Media Day including thoughts on Hunter Dickinson versus Illinois, Michigan State's need for a go-to guy, what to make of the AJ Hoggard/Tyson Walker position battle and other assorted Big Ten takes.

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Debating the Big Ten's Top 25 players for 2021-22 Oct 04, 2021

After a long layoff, Brendan and Dylan are back to start previewing the 2021-22 season. Today's (entirely too long) discussion surrounds the UM Hoops and Inside the Hall Big Ten Top 25 Players list. Brendan and Dylan debate the list and what it means for the league and for potential contenders.

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NBA Draft preview for Michigan, Michigan State and the Big Ten Jul 26, 2021

Brendan and Dylan preview this week's NBA Draft from a Michigan and Michigan State perspective. They hit on Franz Wagner, Isaiah Livers, Aaron Henry and Chaundee Brown's NBA chances before running through other Big Ten prospects who could hear their name on Thursday night.

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July ramblings on Hunter Dickinson, NIL, MSU's potential Jul 07, 2021

Brendan and Dylan are finally back with a new podcast. They break down Hunter Dickinson's return to school and what it means for Michigan, Michigan State's potential in 2021-22 and the impact that name, image and likeness rules could have on both programs and college basketball as a whole.
Timestamps:
(4:44) Hunter Dickinson returns to Michigan
(44:55) Thoughts on MSU's potential
(1:06:23) NIL impact for MSU and UM

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Big Ten offseason grades: Handing out our marks across the league May 13, 2021

It is May and offseason roster moves have slowed down -- at least a bit. Brendan and Dylan go team-by-team through the Big Ten and grade everything that has happened since the end of the season. They discuss transfers in, transfers out, coaching changes and NBA Draft decisions to take stock of the entire league.

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MEGAPOD: Offseason outlook on the Michigan State roster Apr 29, 2021

Brendan and Dylan dive into Michigan State's 2021-22 roster position-by-position to take an early look at the upcoming season. They discuss Tyson Walker's game and fit, what to expect from Michigan State's freshmen and try to make sense of the returning players on the roster.

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MEGAPOD: Offseason outlook on the Michigan roster Apr 28, 2021

Brendan and Dylan dive into Michigan's 2021-22 roster position-by-position to take an early look at the upcoming season. The conversation hits on key additions, returnees and what will make or break the season for Juwan Howard's team.

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Breaking down the coaching hires in the Big Ten Apr 14, 2021

Dylan and Brendan round up the latest roster moves for Michigan and Michigan State and then debate the three new head coaches in the Big Ten: Mike Woodson at Indiana, Micah Shrewsberry at Penn State and Ben Johnson at Minnesota.

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A postmortem for Michigan and a look ahead Mar 31, 2021

Michigan came up short against UCLA on Tuesday night in the Elite Eight. Brendan and Dylan discuss what went wrong for the Wolverines, especially late in the game. Then they dive into an early look at the offseason to set the stage for the coming months.

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An elite episode: Recapping Michigan’s win vs. Florida State and previewing UCLA Mar 29, 2021

Michigan executed its gameplan to perfection against Florida State and is a win over UCLA away from the Final Four. Brendan and Dylan discuss what the Wolverines did effectively against the Seminoles and what sort of challenge Mick Cronin's team will present on Tuesday evening.

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Sweet 16 pod: How does Michigan match up with Florida State? How does Florida State match up with Michigan? Mar 25, 2021

Brendan and Dylan preview Michigan's Sweet 16 matchup against Florida State on Sunday evening including an in-depth look at the matchups, styles of play, keys and a pick.

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Michigan beats LSU, heads to another Sweet 16 Mar 23, 2021

Brendan and Dylan recap Michigan's Sunday night win over LSU to punch its ticket to a fourth-consecutive Sweet 16. They discuss how the game played out, what adjustments paid off and what to make of this team as it finds an identity in the postseason. On the back end, the conversation shifts to the Big Ten's performance in the NCAA Tournament.

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A strong ass preview of Michigan vs. LSU Mar 21, 2021

Brendan and Dylan recap Michigan's win over Texas Southern and then dive into LSU, breaking down what makes this team unique, how both teams will struggle to match up with each other and how everything might play out on Monday night.

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A postmortem for Michigan State and a look ahead (to the transfer portal) Mar 19, 2021

Brendan and Dylan unpack Michigan State's loss to UCLA and what happened this season. Then they set the stage for what should be an interesting offseason in East Lansing and how Michigan State can get back on track after a frustrating year.

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An NCAA Tournament Take-a-thon on Michigan and Michigan State Mar 16, 2021

The NCAA Tournament is here and Michigan and Michigan State are in the field. Dylan and Brendan discuss Michigan's path forward without Isaiah Livers, the primary threats in the East bracket, Michigan State's matchup with UCLA and then dive into the Big Ten coaching news of the week with Archie Miller and Richard Pitino getting fired.
(6:51): Michigan's path without Isaiah Livers
(36:42) Michigan State vs. UCLA
(1:00:28) Big Ten Coaching Moves

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RIVALRY POD PART III: Michigan State 70, Michigan 64 Mar 08, 2021

Michigan State won the rivalry rematch on Sunday night thanks to terrific performances from Rocket Watts and Aaron Henry. Brendan and Dylan discuss what changed in the second meeting, what to make of Michigan State, Eli Brooks' injury and then preview the Big Ten Tournament.

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RIVALRY POD PART II: Michigan 69, Michigan State 50 Mar 05, 2021

Michigan wrapped up its Big Ten Championship on Thursday night with a win over Michigan State. Brendan and Dylan discuss the game last night, the celebration, Michigan's seniors and what could be different when these two teams meet again on Sunday.

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RIVALRY POD PART I: Michigan vs Michigan State Mar 03, 2021

Brendan and Dylan sit down to dissect Michigan's blowout loss to Illinois, Aaron Henry's big night against Indiana and then preview Michigan-Michigan State Part I.
Timestamps:
(8:00) Dissecting Michigan-Illinois
(20:15) Aaron Henry takes over
(28:58) Michigan vs. Michigan State Preview

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Bubble watch for the Spartans. Title watch for the Wolverines. Mar 01, 2021

Michigan State knocked off two top ten teams in a week and Michigan moved closer to a Big Ten Championship. Brendan and Dylan discuss Aaron Henry, Michigan State's NCAA Tournament chances, Michigan's offensive versatility, Illinois trash talk and more.
Timestamps:
(4:41) Bubble watch for the Spartans
(36:08) Title watch for the Wolverines

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On Michigan's defining performance vs Ohio State, and Michigan State's last gasp Feb 22, 2021

Michigan outlasted Ohio State in a thrilling game in Columbus on Sunday, keeping Michigan in control of the Big Ten race. Brendan and Dylan discuss the game, the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry and what it means for Michigan moving forward. Then they hop over to Michigan State's win at Indiana and whether the Spartans can put together a miracle run to the NCAA Tournament.
Timestamps:
(2:38): Michigan's win at Ohio State
(48:18) Michigan State's win at Indiana

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What layoff? Michigan keeps cooking with gas Feb 15, 2021

Brendan and Dylan discuss Michigan's return from its three-week pause in arguably its most impressive win of the season, a comeback victory at the Kohl Center. Then they dive into Michigan State's 30-point home loss to Iowa and where things go from here.
Timestamps:
(2:53) Michigan's win at Wisconsin
(48:57) Iowa beats Michigan State by 30

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How can MSU turn it around? How can Michigan actually play? How can the Big Ten be settled? Feb 10, 2021

Brendan and Dylan discuss Michigan State's two-game winning streak and what it would take for this momentum to turn into a turnaround and then dive into Michigan's return to play and what it all means for the Big Ten, Big Ten Tournament and NCAA Tournament.
Timestamps:
(3:17): How can MSU turn it around?
(23:53): How can Michigan actually play?
(37:05): How can the Big Ten be settled?

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Deconstructing MSU’s downfall and figuring out U-M’s long pause Feb 02, 2021

Brendan and Dylan discuss Michigan State's 0-2 return from an extended pause and then preview tonight's game against Iowa. They also dive into how Michigan State's roster ended up this way and what the best path forward is to get back on track. Then they hop over to Michigan and discuss the impact of a 2-week pause and how things will play out over the next two months.
Timestamps:
(3:09): Deconstructing MSU’s downfall
(35:07): Figuring out U-M’s long pause

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Midseason report on Michigan, Michigan State, and a fresh Big Ten power ranking Jan 20, 2021

Brendan and Dylan discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020-21 season, Michigan State's current situation and what could happen over the next few weeks. Then they dive into Michigan's first loss and bounce-back win against Maryland before an updated Big Ten Power Ranking draft.
Timestamps
(00:55) COVID, Michigan State and the Big Ten
(17:56) Midseason report on Michigan
(47:32) Big Ten Power RAnkings

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How Michigan destroyed Wisconsin Jan 13, 2021

Michigan ran Wisconsin out of the Crisler Center for its third straight blowout win against a top-25 team. The Wolverines are playing their best basketball of the season and look every bit like a national contender.
Timestamps
(1:00) How Michigan destroyed Wisconsin
(41:39) Previewing Michigan State at Iowa

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A meltdown at Michigan State and a big Michigan-Wisconsin preview Jan 11, 2021

Brendan and Dylan make sense of Michigan State's meltdown against Purdue and discuss some of the problems facing this MSU roster. Then they hop over to Michigan to discuss U-M's win over Minnesota and look ahead to Tuesday's big game against Wisconsin.
Timestamps:
(2:39) A meltdown at Michigan State
(35:13) A big Michigan-Wisconsin preview

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Michigan looks very real. Michigan State looks ... confounding. Jan 04, 2021

Michigan remained perfect with its best performance of the season in a blowout win over Northwestern on Sunday. Michigan State picked up a needed win at Nebraska and introduced AJ Hoggard into the starting lineup. Brendan and Dylan recap the week that was for both teams and look ahead to a couple of big matchups this week.
(4:25): Michigan looks very real
(43:09): Michigan State looks ... confusing

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Figuring out the mess that is Michigan State. Also, is Michigan good? Dec 29, 2020

Things have gone from bad to worse in East Lansing after a dismal road effort at Minnesota. Dylan and Brendan discuss Michigan State's three-game losing streak and whether the Spartans can play their way back from their poor start. Then the conversation shifts to Michigan which remains undefeated after a win at Nebraska but will start to see the level of competition increase rapidly over the next few weeks.
Timestamps:
(4:00): Figuring out the mess that is Michigan State
(40:45): Is Michigan good?

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Dissecting MSU’s debacle in Evanston, plus the first Big Ten power ranking of the year Dec 21, 2020

Brendan and Dylan break down what happened to Michigan State in Evanston. They debate what the level of concern should be regarding the Spartans this year and try to sort through some of the issues including defense and perimeter playmaking. Then they dive into the Big Ten with a power ranking draft to sort through the early returns this season.
Timestamps:
(1:30) What happened in Evanston?
(29:13) Big Ten Power Rankings

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More questions than answers as Big Ten play begins Dec 14, 2020

Michigan won its Big Ten opener over Penn State but Brendan and Dylan still aren't sure what to make of this U-M team. They debate how good Hunter Dickinson can be and how all of Michigan's pieces fit together. Michigan State's premiere game against Virginia was canceled but the Spartans knocked off Oakland in a high-scoring affair. The Michigan State conversation focuses on MSU's depth, interior options and what to look for in Big Ten play.
Timestamps:
(4:39) Michigan
(55:55) Michigan State

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ACC-Big Ten Challenge Preview Dec 07, 2020

Michigan's game against NC State on Wednesday night has been postponed. Brendan and Dylan break down the news and what options Michigan has to make up the game or schedule something else. Then they preview each ACC-Big Ten Challenge matchup and make a pick against the KenPom spread.

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A Michigan State-Duke autopsy, plus early season numbers from Michigan Dec 04, 2020

Brendan and Dylan break down Michigan State's big win at Duke and hit on some key takeaways including Aaron Henry's growth as a playmaker, a potentially elite defense and how the center rotation could shake out after Julius Marble's big night. Then they dive into Michigan's 3-0 start and try to figure out what to make of things as they stand now. The conversation hits on the starting center spot, lineup combinations, Franz Wagner's slow start and what to watch for in a tough(er) test against UCF.
Timestamps:
(2:55) Michigan State wins at Duke
(33:60) What to make of Michigan

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Previewing Michigan State-Duke and figuring out what to make of Michigan Dec 01, 2020

Michigan State cruised past Notre Dame and heads to Durham to face Duke in the Champions Classic tonight. Brendan and Dylan dive into that matchup and what to expect in one of the highest-profile games of the 2020-21 season thus far. Then they dive into Michigan's overtime win against Oakland -- what went wrong and what is cause for concern.
Timestamps:
(04:26) Michigan State-Duke Preview
(38:08) What happened in Michigan-Oakland?

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2020-21 is underway and we’ve got takes Nov 27, 2020

The season opener is in the books. Brendan and Dylan discuss Michigan's newcomers, what went well against Bowling Green and where U-M still needs to improve. Then they dive into Michigan State's win over Eastern Michigan and what to expect when Michigan State and Notre Dame face off on Saturday.
Timestamps:
(5:01): Michigan
(32:36): Michigan State

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The season is here Nov 24, 2020

The season is finally here. Michigan will tip against Bowling Green and Michigan State will face Eastern Michigan on Wednesday. Brendan and Dylan discuss where things stand for each program and what they will be watching for on Wednesday.
Timestamps:
(11:37) Michigan
(37:34) Michigan State

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Debating the official unofficial Big Ten media poll Nov 17, 2020

College basketball is eight days away and Brendan Quinn and Adam Jardy dropped the official unofficial Big Ten media poll on Tuesday morning. Brendan and Dylan debate the picks and discuss what this season might look like despite the fact that we still don't have a league schedule.

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Big happenings at Michigan Nov 03, 2020

Brendan and Dylan react to the big news in Ann Arbor over the last week. Chaundee Brown is eligible to play in 2020-21, where will he fit and what does he do to this team's ceiling? Caleb Houstan committed to U-M on Friday and is the highest-ranked recruit of the Juwan Howard era.
Timestamps:
(3:42): Chaundee Brown is eligible
(25:50): Caleb Houstan commits to Michigan

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Debating the Big Ten’s top 25 players and other preseason takes Oct 29, 2020

With the season less than a month away, Brendan and Dylan take a preseason look at the Big Ten. The conversation starts with a breakdown of the UM Hoops/Inside the Hall Top 25 Players list and then wraps up with a recap of preseason predictions and who might over or underachieve.

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Catching up with Michigan and Michigan State as the season hits the horizon Oct 08, 2020

The first college basketball practices of 2020-21 are only a week away and we haven't recorded a podcast for almost two months. After a long offseason break, Brendan and Dylan are back to talk college hoops. Today's discussion hits on:
- Scheduling in the pandemic era
- Will Michigan or Michigan State host their own MTEs?
- The latest on Chaundee Brown's waiver
- Brendan's recent conversation with Tom Izzo
- What will determine Michigan State's ceiling?
- Joshua Langford's health
- Who will start at center for Michigan State?
Timestamps:
(04:14) Scheduling, MTEs, COVID impact
(19:40) Michigan updates, Chaundee Brown
(32:01) Michigan State updates, Joshua Langford, rotation & more

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Breaking down Michigan and Michigan State's point guards of the future Aug 21, 2020

Michigan and Michigan State both landed their point guards of the future this month when Frankie Collins picked Michigan and Jaden Akins picked Michigan State. Brendan and Dylan discuss both commitments and the overall future of the point guard position at both schools.
Timestamps:
(3:42): Frankie Collins & Michigan Point Guards
(27:44): Jaden Akins & Michigan State Point Guards

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Xavier Tillman is gone, Aaron Henry is back, and the Big Ten is all kinds of interesting Aug 03, 2020

Brendan and Dylan break down the NBA Draft news across the Big Ten. Illinois and Iowa are the big winners of the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline while Xavier Tillman is heading to the NBA and Aaron Henry is returning to Michigan State.
Timestamps:
(3:28): Michigan State Draft Decisions
(34:22): Big Ten Thoughts

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Enoch Boakye just made Michigan State recruiting that much more interesting Jul 28, 2020

Michigan State landed another five-star recruit with Enoch Boakye's commitment on Tuesday. Brendan and Dylan discuss Boakye's game, his path to Michigan State and what impact he'll have on MSU's future rosters. To wrap things up, they dive into looming NBA Draft decisions from Xavier Tillman, Aaron Henry, Luka Garza, Kofi Cockburn and Ayo Dosunmu.
Timestamps:
(1:36): Enoch Boakye commits to MSU
(30:06): Looming NBA Draft Decisions

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What Isaiah Livers’ return means to Michigan Jul 21, 2020

Brendan and Dylan react to the news that Isaiah Livers is coming back to Michigan. They discuss what's next in his development, what his return means for U-M's other players (Brandon Johns at center!) and how Chaundee Brown would fit into the equation if he's granted an eligibility waiver.

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The Belated Recruiting Episode Jul 07, 2020

After a long delay, two lost podcasts and four commitments, the Moving Screen is finally back. Brendan and Dylan finally recorded a podcast about Michigan and Michigan State's recent recruiting surges. The Spartans landed five-star commitments from Emoni Bates and Max Christie while Michigan is on the verge of landing three pledges in three weeks.
Among the topics discussed:
- What Emoni Bates means for Michigan State
- Will Emoni Bates ever play at Michigan State
- Why Max Christie is the ideal five-star recruit
- What's next for MSU recruiting
- Breaking down Isaiah Barnes and Will Tschetter
- A look ahead at Kobe Bufkin's upcoming announcement
- Juwan Howard's changing recruiting philosophy
- Future Michigan recruiting targets
Timestamps:
(3:27): Michigan State Recruiting
(37:16): Michigan Recruiting

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Breaking down Chaundee Brown's transfer to Michigan and U-M's scholarship count May 19, 2020

Michigan added a commitment from Wake Forest transfer Chaundee Brown on Tuesday afternoon. Brendan and Dylan react to the news, break down his fit in Michigan's system and discuss the latest on Nojel Eastern's transfer situation.

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Emergency pod: Nojel Eastern is heading to Michigan May 14, 2020

Nojel Eastern committed to Michigan less than an hour after we released our last podcast, so we hopped back on and discussed his transfer, fit at Michigan and more.

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On Michigan's transfer targets, the NBA Draft date, and Matt Painter unloading May 14, 2020

Brendan and Dylan discuss Cole Bajema's transfer from Michigan, potential replacements in the transfer portal, the NBA Draft deadline being extended indefinitely, NBA Draft evaluations of Cassius Winston, Xavier Tillman, Aaron Henry, and Isaiah Livers, and Matt Painters' comments on Nojel Eastern and Matt Haarms transferring.
Timestamps:
(04:14) Michigan Transfers In & Out
(25:53) NBA Draft Deadline and Evaluations
(54:27) Matt Painter Unloads

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Breaking down all the Big Ten's NBA draft decisions Apr 30, 2020

The NBA Draft Early Entry list is complete and 14 Big Ten players declared for the draft. Dylan and Brendan break down the list and discuss whether each player should stay in the draft or return to school, where they might be picked and the impact that their decision will have on next year's Big Ten season.

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Quarantine Mailbag: G League, transfers, 5-stars, Karim Mane, Big Ten & more Apr 20, 2020

Brendan and Dylan answer listener questions for 90 minutes of mailbag discussion.
The conversation includes:
- Coronavirus Impact
- G League Contracts
- U-M Recruiting Strategy
- Karim Mane
- NCAA Transfer Rules
- Roster Outlook
- Will the Big Ten be any good next year?

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How did Michigan miss on Josh Christopher and what comes next? Apr 14, 2020

Joshua Christopher shocked everyone by picking Arizona State over Michigan on Monday night. Brendan and Dylan recap what happened and then dive into what it means for Michigan's roster and recruiting moving forward.

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Breaking down Michigan's recent roster movement Apr 08, 2020

Brendan and Dylan react to the news that David DeJulius is transferring and discuss the uncertainty in the NBA Draft process for Isaiah Livers in a short mini pod.
Among the topics discussed:
- David DeJulius's season, fit elsewhere
- Michigan's roster and backcourt depth
- Isaiah Livers testing the waters

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Even in quarantine, the pod must go on Mar 30, 2020

Brendan and Dylan react to recent news and break down some roster decisions that have to be made for both Michigan and Michigan State.
Among the topics discussed:
- Xavier Tillman's NBA Draft decision
- Michigan State's pursuit of a point guard
- Joshua Langford's potential fifth year
- Isaiah Livers and Franz Wagner's NBA Draft stock
- Michigan's roster situation
Timestamps:
(04:42) Michigan State
(42:32) Michigan

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Pod-demic 2020: Unpacking these crazy times and talking hoops Mar 17, 2020

Brendan and Dylan try to make sense of the situation after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament and forced America into self-quarantine. They discuss the scene in Indianapolis on Thursday and the impact on the college basketball calendar before diving into a season review and roster outlook for both Michigan and Michigan State.
Timestamps:
(02:10) Canceling the NCAA Tournament
(28:29) Michigan Season Review/Roster Outlook
(50:20) Michigan State Season Review/Roster Outlook

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90 minutes of postseason awards and Big Ten Tournament preview Mar 09, 2020

Dylan and Brendan debate their picks for All-Big Ten honors and spend some time previewing this week's Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis.
Timestamps:
(06:09) Big Ten Awards
(01:08:21) Big Ten Tournament Preview

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A Big Ten title on the line in the final weekend. Get hype. Mar 06, 2020

The final weekend of the regular season is here and Michigan State is playing for a Big Ten title. Brendan and Dylan preview this weekend's games -- Ohio State at Michigan State and Michigan at Maryland -- and break down the current state of both teams.
Timestamps:
(04:47) Michigan State (Xavier Tillman, Ohio State preview)
(36:07) Michigan (Nebraska recap, Maryland preview)

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Previewing the final week of the regular season Mar 02, 2020

Brendan and Dylan react to another exciting weekend of Big Ten hoops. The conversation ranges from Michigan's loss at Ohio State to Michigan State's win at Maryland before setting the stage for the final weekend of the regular season.
Timestamps:
(02:06) Michigan (Isaiah Livers, 3-point defense, Jon Teske)
(26:25) Michigan State (Rocket Watts, Malik Hall, ceiling)
(45:01) Big Ten Race/Bubble

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A big week behind, a big weekend ahead for Michigan & Michigan State Feb 28, 2020

March is almost here which means it is time for two podcasts per week. Brendan and Dylan recap Michigan's loss to Wisconsin and Michigan State's win over Iowa before previewing this weekend's big games.
Timestamps:
(01:40) Michigan-Wisconsin Recap
(18:38) Michigan-Ohio State Preview
(27:27) Michigan State-Iowa Recap
(41:15) Michigan State-Maryland Preview
(50:00) Big Ten drama

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Buying and selling Michigan, Michigan State and the Big Ten Feb 24, 2020

There are two weeks left in the regular season and everything is still is up for grabs. Brendan and Dylan buy and sell (no holds!) every team in the Big Ten. The conversation starts with Michigan and Michigan State before diving into title contenders and bubble hopefuls.
Timestamps:
(04:19) Buy or sell: Michigan
(19:10) Buy or sell: Michigan State
(27:13) Buy or sell: Big Ten

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On John Beilein exiting, Michigan rising, and Michigan State falling Feb 17, 2020

Brendan and Dylan react to reports that John Beilein could be leaving the Cavs, Michigan's recent surge and Michigan State's slide.
Timestamps
(04:03) John Beilein exiting
(23:22) Michigan rising
(46:39) Michigan State falling

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Michigan takes down Michigan State as the rivalry is reset Feb 09, 2020

Michigan finally figured out how to slow down Cassius Winston on Saturday. Brendan and Dylan discuss what Michigan's win means and big picture thoughts about both teams.

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Michigan vs Michigan State Part II — Official preview pod Feb 06, 2020

The rematch is here. Michigan and Michigan State are set to face off at the Crisler Center on Saturday afternoon. Brendan and Dylan sat down for an hour to discuss the state of both programs, the last matchup and what will impact Saturday's rematch.
The conversation includes:
- Brandon Johns Jr.'s growth since January
- Is there any way for Michigan to slow down Cassius Winston?
- What's going on with Jon Teske and Xavier Tillman?
- Zavier Simpson's performance is everything for U-M
- Picks and technical foul over/unders

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A February look at the state of the programs Feb 03, 2020

Michigan had a 2-0 week with wins over Nebraska and Rutgers while Michigan State dropped a road game at Wisconsin. Brendan and Dylan discuss where things stand for both programs with two important home games coming up on Tuesday before Saturday's rivalry rematch.
Timestamps:
(02:02) Michigan
- Brandon Johns Jr.'s big week
- Zavier Simpson's return
- Ohio State preview
(39:37) Michigan State
- What MSU's loss at Wisconsin means
- Aaron Henry's struggles
- Penn State preview

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Figuring out where Michigan goes from Zavier Simpson's suspension, plus some MSU chatter Jan 28, 2020

Michigan lost two home games and then Zavier Simpson was suspended. Where do the Wolverines go from here? We react to a busy news day and preview what this team looks like without Simpson before jumping over to Michigan State and some assorted conference thoughts.
Timestamps:
(0:53) Where Michigan stands after Zavier Simpson's suspension
(37:16) Michigan State picks up a road split
(48:59) Big Ten grab bag

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Mapping out best and worst case scenarios for Michigan & Michigan State Jan 20, 2020

Michigan State rolled over Wisconsin on Friday night and Michigan lost in Iowa City. Brendan and Dylan spend some time making sense of the first month of Big Ten play and outline best and worse cases for both teams.
Timestamps:
(03:30) Best and worst case for Michigan State
(28:21) Best and worst case for Michigan
(01:00:56) Thoughts on the rest of the Big Ten

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Breaking down life on the road and two losses Jan 13, 2020

It is tough to win on the road in the Big Ten and Michigan and Michigan State both dropped games away from home on Sunday. Brendan was in West Lafayette and Dylan was in Minneapolis, they compare notes and discuss what went wrong for both teams on Sunday afternoon.
Timestamps:
(4:38) What's wrong with Michigan's defense? Other Minnesota takeaways
(28:58) Michigan State falls apart at Mackey.
(52:53) Big Ten quick hitters

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Our review of The Cassius Winston Show and MSU's big win over Michigan Jan 06, 2020

Cassius Winston dominated Michigan again. We recap another brilliant performance by the Michigan State point guard and what the rivalry win means for Michigan State. Then we flip over to Michigan and try to make sense of what went wrong and what the Wolverines can do to address those issues.
Timestamps:
(01:23) Cassius Winston carries MSU
(26:00) What's next for Michigan?

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The Official Michigan-Michigan State Preview Edition Jan 03, 2020

We don't have to wait until February this year, we get Michigan and Michigan State on January 5th. It is time for the game that this podcast was created for as the Wolverines head to the Breslin Center.
Brendan and Dylan spend an hour and a half discussing the keys to Sunday's game, ball screen defense, positional matchups and more.
Timestamps:
(5:31) Big picture keys (ball screens & more)
(32:49) Matchup Breakdowns
(1:06:00) Cassius Winston vs. Zavier Simpson
(1:23:00) Wrap up and picks

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A new Big Ten power ranking heading into the New Year Dec 30, 2019

Big Ten basketball resumes on Thursday which means it is time for a Big Ten Power Ranking Draft. Brendan and Dylan roll through the conference from top to bottom and try to make sense of a league where 12 teams are 1-1.

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The pod goes on the road, double dipping in AA and EL Dec 22, 2019

The podcast went on the road on Saturday to cover Michigan-Presbyterian and Michigan State-Eastern Michigan. The games weren't competitive but there was still plenty to discuss. Recording from the 100 section of the Breslin Center, Brendan and Dylan dive into big-picture thoughts about Michigan and Michigan State and a few recruiting updates.
(02:31) MSU-EMU Quick Thoughts
(06:01) UM-Presbyterian Thoughts
(12:02) Hunter Dickinson, more U-M recruiting
(33:51) MSU big picture
(54:06) UM big picture

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Understanding Michigan's loss to Oregon, and some listener mail Dec 15, 2019

Oregon won in Ann Arbor on Saturday in one of the most entertaining games of the weekend. Brendan and Dylan sort out what Michigan's home loss means and what to make of individual performances. On the back half of the podcast, the conversation dives into listener mailbag questions about Michigan, Michigan State and the Big Ten.
Timestamps:
(04:30) Michigan-Oregon Takeaways
(32:32) Listener mail

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A Michigan-Oregon preview for the ages Dec 12, 2019

A mini mid-week pod to preview Michigan's Saturday afternoon game against Oregon.
Among the topics discussed:
-Oregon's matchup zone defense
-Payton Pritchard vs. Zavier Simpson
-Rebounding matchup vs. Oregon
-Turning Zavier Simpson into a scorer
-How to get Isaiah Livers more shots?
-Picks!

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Breaking down the Big Ten, one pick at a time Dec 09, 2019

It is only December but there are Big Ten games to pick. Brendan and Dylan run through the conference and make picks for every remaining December conference game. The discussion ranges from individual matchups to big-picture opinions of the league's 14 teams.

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Two losses and lots of takes Dec 04, 2019

Michigan and Michigan State fell flat in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. We break down what happened in both losses and what it means moving forward with Big Ten play around the corner.
(02:47) Michigan-Louisville Recap
(28:11) Michigan State-Duke Recap

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The megapod you’ve all been waiting for Dec 02, 2019

Michigan won the Battle 4 Atlantis and Michigan State went 2-1 in Maui. After a long wait, we bring you the podcast that you've all been waiting for. We recap Feast Week for both programs before previewing this week's Big Ten-ACC Challenge matchups.
Timestamps:
(04:06) Michigan wins the Battle 4 Atlantis
(32:17) Michigan-Louisville Preview
(46:43) What's going on with Michigan State?
(01:10:56) Michigan State-Duke Preview

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Buying, selling and loving in the Big Ten Nov 18, 2019

It is Big Ten week on the pod. Brendan and Dylan go through the conference and grade each team with a buy, sell or hold rating based on early-season results.

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A recap of Michigan-Creighton and a mega-preview for Michigan State vs Seton Hall Nov 13, 2019

It is Gavitt Games week and the Wolverines and Spartans are both participating this year. Michigan knocked off Creighton on Tuesday and Michigan State faces Seton Hall on Thursday. Brendan and Dylan recap Michigan's victory and preview a polarizing Seton Hall team.
Timestamps:
(03:49) Creighton recap (Zavier Simpson, rebounding, offense, outlook)
(27:22) Seton Hall preview (Myles Powell, is Seton Hall actually good?)
(49:34) Quick Big Ten takes (Early season woes, Gavitt Games)

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2019-20 is underway and we have questions Nov 06, 2019

Michigan's opening game against Appalachian State got interesting after a 30-5 App State run in the second half while Michigan State dropped its opening game to Kentucky. Brendan (from New York City) and Dylan (from Ann Arbor) react to last night's games.
(01:51) Michigan survives App State scare
(22:29) Michigan State falls to Kentucky

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Previewing opening night: Michigan State vs. Kentucky, Michigan vs. App State Nov 03, 2019

The offseason is over and college basketball is back. Brendan and Dylan preview Michigan State's matchup with Kentucky in the Champions Classic and dive into Michigan's first game under Juwan Howard against Appalachian State.
Timestamps:
(03:17) MSU vs. Kentucky preview
(36:27) UM vs. App State preview

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Preseason takes! Scrimmages, exhibitions and practices Oct 30, 2019

Brendan and Dylan react to Michigan and Michigan State's secret scrimmages, open practices and exhibition games over the past week in the final offseason podcast of 2019. The Spartans rolled past Albion on Tuesday night while Michigan beat Detroit in a secret scrimmage last week and opened up practice on Monday.
Michigan State topics discussed:
(01:56) Aaron Henry's growth
(07:14) Power forward by committee
(16:19) Rocket Watts plays fast
Michigan topics discussed:
(22:10) David DeJulius stars in scrimmage
(27:20) What to expect from Brandon Johns?
(31:46) Reacting to Michigan's offensive and defensive looks

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The Inaugural Moving Screen Big Ten Draft Oct 24, 2019

Welcome to the Inaugural Moving Screen Big Ten Draft. We invited three guests to help us draft the top 40 players in the Big Ten.
Our guests:
Zach Osterman, Indy Star (@ZachOsterman)
Graham Couch, Lansing State Journal (@Graham_Couch)
Jim Polzin, Wisconsin State Journal (@JimPolzinWSJ)

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On Michigan State's preseason hope and hype, plus KenPom's first 2020 ratings Oct 21, 2019

Michigan State lost its secret scrimmage against Gonzaga, 103–87. Brendan and Dylan try to make sense of what (if anything) the result means and what meaningful tidbits we can take from the scrimmage and then wrap things up with KenPom's initial preseason rankings for Big Ten teams.
Among the topics discussed:
- Michigan State's rotation (now and in the future)
- Joshua Langford's health
- Gonzaga dominating Michigan State in the paint
- How will this MSU offense blend the old with the new?
- What to expected versus Kentucky
Timestamps:
(05:44) Michigan State/Gonzaga Secret Scrimmage
(41:32) Breaking down KenPom's preseason rankings

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A five-star day for Michigan Oct 18, 2019

It was a big day in Ann Arbor on Thursday as Juwan Howard landed a commitment from Isaiah Todd, his first five-star recruit, and held Michigan Media Day. Brendan and Dylan share their thoughts on what Todd's commitment means for Michigan, how his game fits at the next level and what comes next before sharing some quick media day takeaways.
Timestamps:
(3:31) Making sense of Isaiah Todd to Michigan
(39:35) Takeaways from Michigan Media Day

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Preseason Mailbag! Answering your Michigan, Michigan State and Big Ten hoops questions Oct 07, 2019

Brendan and Dylan answer listener-submitted questions on all things Michigan and Michigan State basketball. The conversation hits on Michigan and Michigan State recruiting, which players are most likely to under or overachieve, when Michigan State will lose its first game, who will recruit more McDonald's All-Americans and much more.

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Debating the official unofficial Big Ten poll Sep 30, 2019

Brendan and Dylan discuss their preseason Big Ten picks and where the rest of the media went wrong in the official unofficial preseason Big Ten poll. The conversation runs through the conference from top to bottom with thoughts on all 14 teams before getting into conference awards and coaches on the hot seat.
Timestamps:
(3:20) Big Ten picks
(1:02:22) Coaches on the hot seat
(1:07:57) All-Big Ten awards

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Practice is underway at Michigan and Michigan State. Let’s party. Sep 26, 2019

With practice underway in Ann Arbor and East Lansing, we dive into some key early-season storylines in a combined episode of the podcast. The conversation ranges from Rocket Watts to Zavier Simpson and some insight from Brendan after a conversation with Phil Martelli.
Among the topics discussed:
(06:20) Impressions from Michigan State's first practice, Hauser waiver?
(20:27) Rocket Watts, Malik Hall look legit
(31:02) Xavier Tillman's growth path
(40:53) Michigan starts with defense
(50:38) How will Michigan's new staff work together?
(57:10) The Zavier Simpson conundrum

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Debating the Big Ten’s top 25 players Sep 13, 2019

We debate the Big Ten's top 25 players list that ran on UM Hoops and Inside the Hall throughout the week. Brendan provides an outside perspective on the list and shares his opinions and disagreements. We hit on where Michigan and Michigan State players are ranked and who might be under and overvalued by year's end.
Key players discussed include: Anthony Cowan, Kaleb Wesson, Nojel Eastern, Jon Teske, Giorgi Bezhanishvili, Nate Reuvers, Franz Wagner and more.

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Reliving the Beilein Era: Our picks for best and worst games, memories and moments Sep 09, 2019

We look back at the John Beilein era one final time. We spent an hour and a half sharing our picks for best and worst wins, losses, moments, seasons and stories over the last decade of Michigan basketball. The conversation includes best road atmospheres, strangest environments, favorite buzzer-beaters, best game, worst loss and much more.

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A pod on the state of Michigan basketball Aug 20, 2019

After discussing the Spartans in-depth last week, we dive into the state of Michigan basketball this week. The discussion includes style of play, tempo, Isaiah Livers, Franz Wagner and what works best around Zavier Simpson. We wrap up with our floor and ceiling projections for Michigan in 2019-20.
Among the topics discussed:
(06:56) Style of play & tempo
(20:18) What are realistic expectations for Isaiah Livers?
(39:32) What does positionless mean to you?
(46:43) Ceiling & floor projections for Michigan in 2019-20

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A pod on the state of Michigan State basketball Aug 12, 2019

Brendan sat down with Tom Izzo for 2 and a half hours to discuss the 2019-20 Spartans. He wrote about that discussion in a story at The Athletic and we discuss some of the more interesting nuggets in today's podcast.
Among the topics discussed:
(06:02) Joshua Langford's shot selection, health and role
(19:49) How Rocket Watts could change the rotation (and ceiling)
(28:46) Malik Hall and the versatile list of options at the four
(42:09) 65 shots per game! How will the Spartans play in 2019-20?

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The Michigan State basketball recruiting episode Aug 09, 2019

We cover all things Michigan State basketball recruiting. The conversation hits on Jalen Terry's summer, what prospects are priorities in the 2020 class and Michigan State's burst of offers to local class of 2021 targets.
Michigan fans, don't miss our coverage of Michigan recruiting on Thursday's pod.

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The Michigan basketball recruiting episode Aug 08, 2019

We dive into all things Michigan basketball recruiting. Official visit season is around the corner and Juwan Howard has pushed the Wolverines into contention for several five-star targets. Does Michigan have a chance to land any of these top prospects? Who will take official visits to Ann Arbor for football weekends? We go over the board and share our thoughts.
Don't worry Michigan State fans, a Michigan State recruiting episode is coming soon.

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A summer pod on Juwan Howard with the media, and MSU observations from Moneyball Jul 24, 2019

We are back with a second try after Brendan forgot to record our Monday pod. This week's episode focuses on Juwan Howard's first meeting with reporters since his introductory press conference followed by thoughts on Michigan State players at Moneyball.
(1:47) Meeting Juwan Howard. His relationship with the media and his reluctance to discuss playing style. Thoughts on Isaiah Livers, Brandon Johns and Jon Teske and what's next for them under Howard.
(43:03) MSU Impressions from Moneyball. Breaking down Gabe Brown, Marcus Bingham, and Julius Marble at Moneyball. Michigan State's endless flexibility at power forward. How to balance Joshua Langford versus an Aaron Henry breakout year. Is there such thing as over-utilizing Cassius Winston?

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Saying hello to Franz Wagner and Joey Hauser Jul 11, 2019

Today's Moving Screen podcast dives into Michigan and Michigan State's latest additions: Franz Wagner and Joey Hauser. We examine the ins and outs of both recruitments and how each prospect fits into their new program.
Among the topics discussed:
-Franz Wagner's official visit that almost wasn't
-How Michigan turned his recruitment around
-What type of impact can he have at Michigan?
-Why Joey Hauser is heading to Michigan State
-Michigan State is where Hauser wanted to be all along
-Hauser's fit in Michigan State's offense
Timestamps:
(02:46) Franz Wagner
(29:10) Joey Hauser

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Mailbag Pod! Answering your Michigan and Michigan State hoops questions Jun 24, 2019

We answer mailbag questions about Franz Wagner, Tom Izzo's successor, the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, breakout players, recruiting, pro prospects and much more.

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Breaking down the Big Ten after the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline Jun 13, 2019

After weeks of podcasts about John Beilein, Juwan Howard, Michigan, and Michigan State, we focus on the Big Ten now that rosters are mostly finalized after the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline. We analyze each team and decide whether they will finish higher or lower than their current projection on barttorvik.com.

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Looking at Michigan State's case as preseason No. 1; breaking down Juwan Howard's early decisions Jun 05, 2019

It has been a quiet offseason for Michigan State but that's not always a bad thing. We (finally) spend some time discussing Michigan State's roster for 2019-20, make the case for the Spartans as preseason No. 1 and discuss Joey Hauser's fit.
Then we get back to Michigan and examine Juwan Howard's early decisions on the job. Howard has selected his assistant coaches and extended his first scholarship offer. What do those decisions say about him as the man in charge?
Timestamps:
(01:09) MSU as preseason favorites
(32:07) Scouting Joey Hauser's fit at MSU
(37:51) Michigan assistant coaches
(01:04:48) Howard's recruiting philosophy, first offer

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Day one of the Juwan Howard era May 31, 2019

Juwan Howard was introduced in Ann Arbor today. We react to day one of the Juwan Howard era and dive into assistant coaching candidates and rumors.
Timestamps:
(00:49) Reacting to Juwan Howard's Introduction
(22:58) Assistant Coaching Candidates and Rumors

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Michigan hires Juwan Howard May 23, 2019

Juwan Howard is Michigan's new head coach. We try to make sense of the hire and what it means the product on the floor, recruiting, the program, assistant coaches, the Fab Five, and everything else.

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Emergency Pod: John Beilein to the Cavs May 14, 2019

John Beilein is heading to the Cleveland Cavaliers. What does it mean for Beilein's legacy and Michigan's future? We dive into everything in an emergency podcast recorded in the middle of the night from Barcelona and Bethpage.

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Offseason roster thoughts on Michigan & Michigan State, plus a full Big Ten breakdown Apr 22, 2019

The pod is back to break down Michigan and Michigan State's rosters now that the NBA Draft early entry deadline has passed. We also take a deep dive into the Big Ten and predict whether conference teams will take a step forward or backward in 2019-20.
Timestamps:
(3:18): Nick Ward is gone and Cassius Winston returns which makes Michigan State a preseason favorite. What's next for Michigan State? Would Virginia Tech grad transfer Kerry Blackshear Jr. be a roster fit?
(19:33) Jordan Poole and Ignas Brazdeikis are in the NBA Draft and likely to stay there. We break down the four priority targets that have emerged for Michigan on the late recruiting trail (Justin Pierce, Franz Wagner, Nah'Shon Hyland, and Lester Quinones) and how they would fit the U-M roster.
(48:27) Big Ten Stock Rating: Which teams are headed in the right direction in next year's standings and which teams aren't.

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Season wrap-up mailbag Apr 09, 2019

We put a bow on Michigan State's season after a Final Four loss to Texas Tech before answering mailbag questions. The mailbag dives into Michigan, Michigan State and even our Masters picks.
Timestamps:
(01:04) Wrapping up Michigan State's 2018-19 season
(19:52) End of season mailbag

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Final Four podcast! A preview for Michigan State, a postscript for Michigan Apr 01, 2019

Michigan State is going back to the Final Four after knocking off Duke. We recap the Spartans' weekend in Washington D.C. and preview their Final Four matchup with Texas Tech.
Michigan's weekend in Anaheim wasn't so successful but we look back on the season and try to make sense out of the 30-7 campaign. Then we wrap up with some thoughts on the NBA Draft and the offseason.
Timestamps:
(02:36) How Michigan State beat Duke
(23:15) Previewing Michigan State-Texas Tech
(42:06) Making sense of Michigan's season
(56:44) U-M off-season outlook: NBA Draft, attrition, etc.

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Sweet 16 preview: Michigan, Michigan State and the chase for the Elite Eight Mar 26, 2019

The pod is back to preview Michigan and Michigan State's matchups in the Sweet 16. We breakdown Texas Tech and LSU before sharing some predictions for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games across the bracket.
Timestamps:
(03:50) Michigan vs. Texas Tech Preview
(24:01) Michigan State vs. LSU Preview
(45:53) Bracket predictions

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Surviving and advancing (and arguing) in Des Moines Mar 22, 2019

We recap Michigan and Michigan State's first-round wins and preview their upcoming matchups in the round of 32. Along the way, we hit on Tom Izzo and Aaron Henry, the Big Ten's performance in the NCAA Tournament and more.
Timestamps:
(02:18) Michigan State
(23:46) Tom Izzo and Aaron Henry
(31:19) Michigan
(48:14) Big Ten teams in the NCAA Tournament

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From Chicago to Des Moines, the pod goes streaking to the NCAA Tournament Mar 18, 2019

Michigan State beat Michigan for a third time this season and secured another trophy. We recap Sunday's Big Ten Tournament final and then dive into the NCAA Tournament draw.
Timestamps:
(02:03) Recapping Michigan-Michigan State III
(23:57) Michigan State NCAA Tournament Preview
(50:25) Michigan NCAA Tournament Preview

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Championship Pod! Michigan vs. Michigan State III Mar 17, 2019

Michigan and Michigan State will play one more time on Sunday afternoon. We recorded an emergency pod on Saturday night to discuss the third installment of the rivalry amid the St. Patrick's Day chaos in Chicago.

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Big Ten Tournament Pod: Can Michigan defend its crown? How far will MSU go? Mar 13, 2019

Our first postseason pod of the year! The Big Ten Tournament tips off tonight in Chicago while Michigan and Michigan State will get underway on Friday.
We review the All-Big Ten selections and discuss notable snubs (and some of Brendan's interesting votes). Then we dive into the Big Ten Tournament and handicap Michigan and Michigan State's chances of making a deep run. We wrap things up with some thoughts on NCAA Tournament seeding and what is at stake for Michigan and Michigan State in Chicago and look back at Brendan's chance to spend last Saturday with Tom Izzo.
Timestamps:
(03:39) Big Ten Awards: Thoughts and Snubs
(20:26) Big Ten Tournament Preview
(51:49) NCAA Tournament Seeding Scenarios
(01:05:34) What is it like to spend gameday with Tom Izzo?

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Regular season finale! A Big Ten banner at Breslin and lots of questions for Michigan. Mar 10, 2019

Michigan State beat Michigan on Saturday to win a share of the Big Ten Championship. Cassius Winston was the star once again while Xavier Tillman controlled the game in the paint. We recap the game and then break down where things stand for Michigan and Michigan State heading into the postseason.

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Michigan vs. Michigan State and the one pod to end all pods Mar 06, 2019

There's only one game that matters this week: Michigan and Michigan State will play for at least a share of the Big Ten title on Saturday night in East Lansing. We dive into the game to share some keys and then answer mailbag questions about the game of the year.
Timestamps:
(01:04) Michigan at Michigan State for a Big Ten Championship
(20:17) Michigan at Michigan State Mailbag

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Making sense of Michigan and Michigan State with one week to go Mar 04, 2019

We recap a wild weekend of Big Ten hoops with Michigan State losing at Indiana and Michigan winning at Maryland.
(01:59) Michigan wins at Maryland
(24:31) What happened in Bloomington?

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It's March 1. Do you know where your Spartans and Wolverines are? Mar 01, 2019

We start with Charles Matthews' injury and what it means for Michigan moving forward. Colin Castleton had a breakout performance against the Cornhuskers, is that production here to stay? Then we preview Sunday's game at Maryland.
Michigan State was off this week but has a revenge game at Indiana on Saturday. We preview the rematch and try to identify if any parts of Indiana's upset are repeatable. Finally, a quick conversation about Big Ten awards including Cassius Winston's Player of the Year season.
Timestamps:
(03:07) What Charles Matthews' ankle injury means for Michigan
(25:14) Michigan State at Indiana Preview
(40:39) Big Ten Power Rankings

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Ep 20: Breaking down the hows and whys of Michigan State’s upset over Michigan Feb 25, 2019

We break down Michigan State's win at Michigan on Sunday afternoon. The story of the game was Cassius Winston's execution in the ball screen game but we also hit on Michigan State's defensive adjustment and what the game means for both teams moving forward.

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Ep 19: At long last: The Michigan vs. Michigan State preview Feb 22, 2019

Nothing else matters. Today's pod is all about Michigan at Michigan State. We dive into the point guards, depth, X-factors, transition offense vs. defense, gameplans and anything else that we can think of.

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Ep 18: Storylines galore as mega-matchup looms Feb 18, 2019

Michigan State had a great week, but lost another starter to an injury. We make sense of what Nick Ward's injury means for the Spartans over the next few weeks.
Michigan bounced back from a bad loss at Penn State with a comfortable home win over Maryland. The conversation focuses on Jon Teske and Jordan Poole ahead of a Thursday night game at Minnesota.
(01:35) What does Nick Ward's injury mean for Michigan State?
(15:11) Michigan beats Maryland, what to make of Jon Teske and Jordan Poole?
(29:58) Big Ten Power Rankings

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Ep 17: The midweek pod is back and filled with controversy Feb 14, 2019

Michigan was upset at Penn State and John Beilein was ejected. We sort through the controversy and discuss Big Ten officiating. Michigan State picked up a signature win on the road in Madison and is back on track with back-to-back impressive performances.
We recap all of the action and preview this weekend's games.
Timestamps:
(00:46) Michigan loses at Penn State, John Beilein gets ejected
(26:58) Michigan State's big win at Wisconsin

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Ep 16: Two rivals approaching make-or-break time Feb 11, 2019

Michigan picked up a big win over Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon. We break down the performance and discuss the importance of Charles Matthews, Jon Teske and Isaiah Livers.
Brendan drove straight to East Lansing to watch Michigan State blow out Minnesota. We recap that bounceback win but spend more time previewing Tuesday night's showdown in Madison.
Timestamps:
(2:22) U-M revenge vs. Wisconsin and thoughts on Teske, Matthews and Livers
(28:38) How does Michigan State match up with Wisconsin?
(47:45) Big Ten Power Rankings: Michigan back at No. 1.

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Ep 15: Midweek pod! Weekend preview and Big Ten hot takes Feb 07, 2019

We recap Tuesday's MSU at Illinois and Michigan at Rutgers games before previewing an eventful weekend of Big Ten hoops. Then we wrap things up with a mailbag of reader questions.
(02:55) Compare and contrast Tom Izzo and John Beilein from the sideline
(09:10) Why has Michigan State lost three games in a row?
(29:48) Michigan at Rutgers takeaways, Wisconsin preview (is Brad Davison a dirty player?)
(45:25) Mailbag! NBA Draft, assistant coaches and more Big Ten hot takes

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Ep 14: Two losses and lots of questions Feb 04, 2019

Michigan and Michigan State both lost over the weekend. We look back at both defeats and try to sort through the aftermath.
Does Indiana's win at the Breslin Center expose serious flaws in Michigan State's team? Aaron Henry's role continues to grow without Joshua Langford. How will the Spartans bounce back on the road at Illinois?
Michigan's offense bottomed out again in Iowa City. We focus on the problems with the Wolverines on offense and search for potential solutions.
Timestamps:
(04:20) What to make of Indiana's win at the Breslin Center
(30:36) How does Michigan fix its offense after a disappointing night in Iowa City?
(57:01) New #1 in Big Ten Power Rankings

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Ep 13: A weekend in Indiana brings Michigan State and Michigan closer together Jan 28, 2019

Michigan went 2-0 and Michigan State went 2-1 in an eventful week of Big Ten hoops.
We recap Michigan State's loss at Purdue and what it means for the Spartans and the Big Ten race. Indiana didn't put up much of a fight at home on Friday night, but there's still a lot to take from Michigan's road win at Assembly Hall.
Timestamps:
(02:00) Making sense of Michigan State's loss at Purdue
(28:08) Michigan dominates at Assembly Hall
(01:01:49) Big Ten Power Rankings

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Ep 12: Down goes Michigan, up comes Michigan State Jan 21, 2019

Michigan's perfect start is over after a loss at Wisconsin. Michigan State has won 11 games in a row and is playing as well as any team in the country.. We recap both road trips and then preview Maryland at Michigan State and Minnesota at Michigan.
01:40: Michigan loses at Wisconsin & Minnesota preview
28:22: Michigan State wins at Nebraska & Maryland preview
53:13: Big Ten Power Rankings

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Ep 11: Will these two ever lose a Big Ten game? Jan 15, 2019

Another podcast and three more wins for Michigan and Michigan State. When will these two teams ever lose in the Big Ten? All signs point toward this being a Michigan vs. Michigan State battle for the league championship.
03:00: When will Michigan lose? Is Zavier Simpson Michigan's MVP? What is the recipe for a team to beat Michigan?
32:00: Michigan State is dominating the Big Ten (without Josh Langford). The Spartans have been better than Michigan in league play but have a key test coming up at Nebraska.
57:00: Big Ten Power Rankings. There are two great teams and four bad teams but figuring out the other eight spots is a chore.

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Ep 10: New Big Ten rankings, same two-horse race Jan 09, 2019

We recap Michigan State's win over Purdue and look ahead to the weekend. Is Cassius Winston the favorite for Big Ten Player of the Year? Does Michigan State have anything to worry about at Penn State? What about Michigan at Illinois? Will Northwestern's defensive tricks work against Michigan in Ann Arbor?
We wrap things up with a Big Ten Power Ranking draft that has become more difficult now that conference play has begun.
6:53: Recap MSU-Purdue, Preview MSU-PSU
27:34: Preview U-M vs. Illinois, Northwestern
44:01: Big Ten Power Ranking Draft

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Ep 9: Two big wins, one big episode Jan 07, 2019

Michigan and Michigan State are the only undefeated teams left in the Big Ten after four games. We recap their top 25 victories over the weekend.
(1:00) Michigan remains undefeated after wins over Penn State and Indiana. We dive into the home win over Indiana, Brandon Johns Jr.'s breakout performance, Charles Matthews vs. Romeo Langford and more.
(21:00) Michigan State picked up arguably the most impressive win of the conference season at Ohio State on Saturday. The Spartans are the best offensive team in the Big Ten by a wide margin despite playing without Joshua Langford for the last two games. Is Cassius Winston reaching a new level?

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Ep 8: Reexamining Michigan and Michigan State and unveiling our bold predictions for the 2019 Big Ten season Dec 31, 2018

Big Ten basketball is around the corner. We recap Michigan and Michigan State's performance in December and share our bold predictions for the Big Ten season.
Timestamps:
01:50: Michigan's December Malaise
20:25: Michigan State goes 5-0 in December
36:13: How many wins are required to win the Big Ten?
45:09: Big Ten Bold Predictions

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Ep 7: Special edition! Fielding your questions on U-M, MSU and the Big Ten Dec 17, 2018

With a slow week of Big Ten basketball, we dive into a mailbag to answer your questions about Michigan, Michigan State and the Big Ten.
1:46 - Anything to worry about in Michigan/Western Michigan?
8:32 - Quick look back at Michigan State/Green Bay
11:46 - Answering reading questions in this week's mailbag

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Ep. 6: Talking Michigan’s undefeated start, John Beilein’s past, and what’s ahead for Michigan State Dec 10, 2018

We talk about Michigan's ball screen offense, John Beilein as The Athletic Detroit's Person of the Year, Michigan State's win at Florida and the Big Ten at large.
00:01 - Recapping Michigan wins over Northwestern & South Carolina
17:00 - Looking back at how John Beilein got to this point
26:00 - Michigan State loses Vernon Carey but beats Florida
46:00 - Big Ten Power Rankings

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Ep 5: What to make of Michigan State; Michigan is still rolling; new power rankings Dec 03, 2018

00:24: What to make of Michigan State
16:16: Michigan keeps rolling
38:24: Big Ten Power Ranking Draft

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Ep 4: Early season thoughts on U-M/MSU, the inaugural power ranking Nov 26, 2018

1:40: Recapping MSU's wins over UCLA, Texas
13:30: Josh Langford's hot start, previewing Louisville
26:56: Michigan-Chattanooga thoughts, previewing UNC
44:00 Big Ten Power Ranking Draft

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Ep 3: Thoughts on Michigan's 5-0 start Nov 19, 2018

We break down Michigan's 5-0 start including last week's big wins over Villanova and Providence.

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Ep 2: Previewing Michigan/Villanova & thoughts on week 1 Nov 12, 2018

2:00 Michigan: Previewing Villanova, offensive issues
27:14 Michigan State: Recapping Kansas loss, turnovers and official reviews
45:12 Big Ten: Ohio State wins at Cincinnati, Gavitt Games preview

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Ep 1: A new year, a new podcast Nov 05, 2018

1:00: Previewing Michigan State vs Kansas in the Champions Classic
28:00: Looking at Michigan's roster and rotations heading into 2018-19
50:30: Spinning through the Big Ten, talking favorites, sleepers and rankings

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