The UM Hoops Podcast

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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. 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.

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. 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'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 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.

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. 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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. 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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 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 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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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 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 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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? 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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? 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.