Join Maddie Nolan & Jordan Hobbs on the Nolan and Hobbs show as they recap the first two triumphant rounds of March Madness for the Wolverines! We also get a preview of the matchup with Louisville, and then our hosts welcome their former teammate and one of the greatest basketball players to ever wear the Block M - Leigha Brown! 〽️💙💛🏀Chapter time stamps & titles:
[00:00] Maddie Nolan & Jordan Hobbs introduce the show, outlining the recap of recent March Madness wins & a preview of the upcoming Sweet 16 game vs Louisville.
[00:42] Welcoming former teammate Leigha Brown, highlighting her career accolades including being 18th all-time in scoring and 11th in assists at Michigan.
[01:50] Leigha discusses her introduction to the game through her father & her childhood dream of playing for Pat Summit at Tennessee.
[03:31] Reflecting on being under-recruited in high school, taking D2 visits, and how that "chip on the shoulder" fueled the success of her Michigan teams.
[05:35] The mixed emotions of winning the Big Ten 6th Player of the Year award while averaging 14 points off the bench and wanting a starting role.
[06:54] Leigha explains why she chose Michigan in the transfer portal, citing the genuine team chemistry & her immediate connection with the program.
[08:18] Living with Maddie & Michelle Sidor, and the infamous wall covered in 100 "Gibby" photos.
[14:52] Beating Baylor & MarylandRecounting key career wins, including a signature performance vs Baylor & the "two little" celebration that became a staple.
[17:54] Behind-the-scenes stories from the 2021 NCAA Tournament, from hiding behind signs to scare coaches to the infamous "Wendy’s and B-Dubs" breakfast deliveries.
[20:53] Discussing the viral videos comparing the men’s and women’s weight rooms and how that moment catalyzed the growth of women's basketball popularity.
[22:45] Leigha’s 19-point third-quarter explosion against FGCU and the full-circle moment of beating Tennessee to reach Michigan's first-ever Sweet 16.
[30:52] The milestone of hosting the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament in front of a packed, energized Ann Arbor crowd.
[32:32] Recalling the South Dakota game where a fan flipped Leigha off—a photo she later posted to Instagram after the win.
[37:05] Leigha describes hearing her name called 15th overall, followed by the shock of being traded from Atlanta to Connecticut within hours of her 1st practice.
[41:27] Experiences playing alongside WNBA legends, including "welcome to the league" moments like getting a pass swatted by Breanna Stewart.
[44:19] A recap of a championship-winning season in Puerto Rico and the mental toughness required to play in pro leagues abroad.
[47:56] A harrowing first-hand account of being in Israel when the war broke out, the 5-day shelter-in-place, & the wheels literally falling off their escape van on the way to Egypt.
[53:11] Leigha reveals her top Ann Arbor restaurants, her hardest classes, & her favorite moments wearing the "Block M."
[56:28] Maddie shares a funny story about an 8-yr-old student’s faith in Holy Cross & the Wolverines' dominant 83-48 win.
[58:22] Analyzing the 2nd-half surge fueled by Olivia Olson & Sila Swords, & how Michigan’s press forced 22 turnovers.
[01:02:00] A scouting report on the "Clipboard Wizard" Jeff Walls & what Michigan needs to do to reach their second Elite 8.
[01:05:45] Closing reflections and a call to action for fans to head to Fort Worth for the Sweet 16 matchup.FOLLOW US FOR MORE MICHIGAN STORIES!Like and subscribe 👍 to the channel and join us on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/hailmediagroupInstagram: www.instagram.com/hailmediagroupLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/hail-media-group/TIkTok: www.tiktok.com/@hailmediagroupSubstack: https://hailmediagroup.substack.com/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/hailmediagroupHail 〽️edia.Our Stories.Our University.Our Team.#GoBlue #MichiganWBB #MichiganWolverines #NolanAndHobbs #NCAATournament #MarchMadness #WomensHoops
