The UM Hoops Podcast

Dusty May is off to the NBA to coach the Dallas Mavericks and Mike Boynton Jr. is reportedly going to be promoted to interim head coach to replace him. Dylan and Eric react to all the news, try to sort out why Dusty May is headed to the NBA (and how he probably always was), assess his legacy and then figure out what comes next and how this all plays out moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Dylan and Eric look back at the preseason over/under prediction podcast and react to what they got right and wrong, and reflect on Michigan's National Championship season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was an eventful news day with Michigan adding a commitment from Moustapha Thiam and learning that Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. were declaring for the NBA Draft. Dylan and Eric recap the news, discuss Michigan's new frontcourt, and the current state of the roster after the NBA Draft deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

Dylan and Eric react to Michigan winning the National Championship on Monday night in Indianapolis. They discuss what it says about Dusty May and the program that he's put together and why Michigan is in such a strong position to build off of this early success. From there, they dive into some of the key pieces on the roster and roster-building decisions that Michigan and May made to get to this p...

Michigan dominated Arizona on Saturday night, cruising into the final with a comfortable win despite Yaxel Lendeborg's foul trouble and injury. Dylan and Eric discuss what happened on Saturday, and then dive into the UConn matchup (30:00) and what it will take for Michigan to cut down the nets on Monday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Dylan and Eric dive into the Michigan-Arizona Final Four matchup with thoughts on Arizona's offense, defense, personnel, and then keys and matchups that will determine the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michigan routed Tennessee to punch its ticket to the Final Four on Sunday in Chicago. Dylan and Eric discuss the win and why this is the story of a Final Four team, not a Final Four run. Then they dive into an early look at Arizona (49:00) ahead of the full preview podcast later this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Michigan flipped the switch on defense in the second half and Yaxel Lendeborg took over against Alabama to push the Wolverines into the Elite Eight. We break down everything that worked (and didn't) against Alabama, then dive into Michigan's Elite Eight matchup with Tennessee (24:30), one of the best rebounding and most physical teams that Michigan has played this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Michigan is headed to Chicago to face Alabama in the Sweet 16, which means it is time for a preview pod. Dylan and Eric preview Alabama's offense and defense, run through a brief personnel scout, then wrap up with keys to Friday's game.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michigan knocked off Saint Louis, 95-72, to punch its ticket to Chicago for another Sweet Sixteen appearance. Dylan and Eric discuss the win over Saint Louis, how effectively Michigan's offense utilized its size, Yaxel Lendeborg, Elliot Cadeau, Aday Mara and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

Michigan knocked off Howard on Thursday night and will face Saint Louis at 12:10 p.m. on Saturday. Dylan and Eric briefly recap the Howard game, then take a deep dive into Saint Louis — breaking down the Billikens' offense, defense and key personnel before sharing their keys to the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

Michigan beat Ohio State and Wisconsin in Chicago but fell short against Purdue. Dylan and Eric discuss the Big Ten Tournament performance, what went wrong against the Boilermakers and life without LJ Cason, then they dive into Michigan's NCAA Tournament draw (45:20) with an early look at the opening round and what could lie ahead against Georgia or Saint Louis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Yaxel Lendeborg dominated on Sunday night, finishing with 27 points as Michigan capped its historic regular season with a second win over Michigan State. Dylan and Eric react to Michigan's 29-2 finish and historic dominance, discuss Roddy Gale's resurgence and the foul trouble risks with Mara, then (39:00) preview Michigan's path through the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 1 seed. Hosted by Simpleca...

Michigan clinched an outright Big Ten title with another impressive road win on Friday night at Illinois, but also learned that LJ Cason will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury. Dylan and Eric start with Cason's injury, his recent strong play, and who will fill the gap he leaves behind, then dive into the win at Illinois (25:50) and why Michigan was so impressive on both ends of the fl...

Michigan fell short against Duke in a big-time atmosphere in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night. Dylan and Eric break down how the rebounding battle decided the game, pros and cons of 1-through-3 switching, and why this loss might actually be healthy for the Wolverines. Plus, a look ahead to the Big Ten race, where Michigan can clinch a share of the title Tuesday night against Minnesota. Hosted by...

Michigan pulled off another impressive road win on Tuesday with a 91-80 victory over Purdue at Mackey Arena. Dylan and Eric discuss the win at Purdue and big-time performances by Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg and Elliot Cadeau. Then they flip over to Saturday's game against Duke in Washington, D.C. -- a battle of the two best defenses in college basketball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

Michigan heads into the biggest week of the season as the top team in the country after a comeback win at Northwestern and a blowout win over UCLA. The Wolverines are playing excellent basketball and now will be tested with a big week against Purdue and Duke. Dylan and Eric recap the UCLA and Northwestern games, then spend the back half (44:40) of the podcast previewing the Purdue matchup on Tuesd...

Michigan picked up two more comfortable wins and is playing some of its best basketball since Thanksgiving. Dylan and Eric break down the win and how Michigan is playing lately, the defensive effort in Columbus, Aday Mara's excellent game, and then they dive into the Big Ten race and how things might play out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Michigan won at Michigan State for the first time since 2018, thanks to star performances by Yaxel Lendeborg, Elliot Cadeau, and Morez Johnson Jr. In this pod, we break down what worked for Michigan, how the Wolverines were able to execute down the stretch and what it says about Michigan's program in year two under Dusty May. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

Joe Jackson joins the pod this week to help dissect the five-team Big Ten race. Dylan and Joe discuss Michigan's recent form, Nebraska and how it matches up with Michigan, Michigan State's recipe for success, and what to take away from the thrilling Illinois win over Purdue.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Michigan beat Oregon and Washington by double-digits and moved to 16-1 on the season. Dylan and Eric discuss the two wins on Michigan's Pacific Northwest trip and what they say about the current state of the team. The conversation hits on recent form, defensive rebounding, Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, and the upcoming three-game homestand on deck. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

Michigan lost its first game of the year on Saturday in a 91-88 home loss to Wisconsin. Dylan and Eric break down what happened, Michigan's defensive strategy, adjustments, and what went wrong. Then, they try to sort out what to make of Michigan's recent downturn in form and what it means moving forward as the Big Ten race heats up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Michigan resumed Big Ten play with victories over USC and Penn State, but the Wolverines faced their first real test since early November in a tight game at Penn State. Dylan and Eric discuss what made it so close and whether it's a concern moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michigan rolled McNeese for another blowout victory on Monday night, knocking off the Cowboys by 41 points. The Wolverines stayed perfect through 12 games and head into Big Ten play as the best team in the country, according to all predictive metrics. Dylan and Eric discuss the win, what makes this team so special, what could trip it up at some point, and then briefly preview the USC game on Frida...

Michigan trailed at the half at Maryland before pulling away for an 18-point win on the road. Dylan and Eric discuss the game, what it says about Michigan on offense and defense, and how teams will try to match up with Michigan moving forward.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.