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The UM Hoops Podcast

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Dive deep into the world of Michigan basketball with expert analysis, in-depth stats, and behind-the-scenes insights. Hosted by Dylan Burkhardt, founder of UMHoops.com, and joined every Monday by basketball analyst Eric Shapiro (@eric_shap), we break down all the action from the Wolverines' season. Mid-week episodes feature a rotating lineup of special guests, friends of the pod, and experts from across the Big Ten and college basketball landscape. To support the show, subscribe to UM Hoops using promo code POD to save 33%.
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Episodes

Previewing Michigan State-Duke and figuring out what to make of Michigan

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

Dec 01, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 98

2020-21 is underway and we’ve got takes

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

Nov 27, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 97

The season is here

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

Nov 24, 20201 hr 19 minEp. 96

Debating the official unofficial Big Ten media poll

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

Nov 17, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 95

Big happenings at Michigan

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

Nov 03, 202054 minEp. 94

Debating the Big Ten’s top 25 players and other preseason takes

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

Oct 29, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 93

Catching up with Michigan and Michigan State as the season hits the horizon

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 star...

Oct 08, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 92

Breaking down Michigan and Michigan State's point guards of the future

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

Aug 21, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 91

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

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

Aug 03, 202059 minEp. 90

Enoch Boakye just made Michigan State recruiting that much more interesting

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

Jul 28, 202052 minEp. 89

What Isaiah Livers’ return means to Michigan

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

Jul 21, 202033 minEp. 88

The Belated Recruiting Episode

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...

Jul 07, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 87

Breaking down Chaundee Brown's transfer to Michigan and U-M's scholarship count

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

May 19, 202035 minEp. 86

Emergency pod: Nojel Eastern is heading to Michigan

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

May 14, 202045 minEp. 85

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

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

May 14, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 84

Breaking down all the Big Ten's NBA draft decisions

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

Apr 30, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 83

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

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

Apr 20, 20201 hr 34 minEp. 82

How did Michigan miss on Josh Christopher and what comes next?

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

Apr 14, 202059 minEp. 81

Breaking down Michigan's recent roster movement

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

Apr 08, 202036 minEp. 80

Even in quarantine, the pod must go on

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

Mar 30, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 79

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

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 Lea...

Mar 17, 20201 hr 18 minEp. 78

90 minutes of postseason awards and Big Ten Tournament preview

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

Mar 09, 20201 hr 34 minEp. 77

A Big Ten title on the line in the final weekend. Get hype.

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 ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 06, 202059 minEp. 76

Previewing the final week of the regular season

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

Mar 02, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 75

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

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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 28, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 74

Buying and selling Michigan, Michigan State and the Big Ten

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 ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 24, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 73

On John Beilein exiting, Michigan rising, and Michigan State falling

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

Feb 17, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 72

Michigan takes down Michigan State as the rivalry is reset

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

Feb 09, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 71

Michigan vs Michigan State Part II — Official preview pod

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 ...

Feb 06, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 70

A February look at the state of the programs

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 Learn more about your ...

Feb 03, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 69
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