The UM Hoops Podcast

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 (...

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

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) Learn more about your...

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 Learn...

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 Learn more about you...

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 Learn more about your...

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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...

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...

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...

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

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. (52:5...

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? Learn more about your ad...

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...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

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...

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 Le...

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

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) Mi...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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...

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...