The Michigan Basketball Insider with Tim McCormick

Tim McCormick interviews New York Knick forward Ignas Brazdeikis about his transition to the NBA, his standout freshman campaign at Michigan last season, his thoughts on this year's team, and more. Plus, Tim and host Sam Webb discuss the offensive struggles in the latest losses to Penn State and Illinois, possible adjustments, and preview the upcoming games versus Nebraska and Rutgers.

Tim McCormick interviews college basketball analyst Jay Bilas about the beginning of the Juwan Howard era at Michigan, how impactful he believes Howard will be on the recruiting trail, the battle for supremacy in the Big 10, where the league rates nationally, what college basketball will look like in 10 years, and much more. Plus, Tim and host Sam Webb break down Michigan's recent loss to Iowa, the adjustment in defensive strategy, and the upcoming matchups versus Penn State and Illinois.

Tim McCormick interviews Michigan point guard and captain Zavier Simpson about the growth of his game, his evolving leadership style, Juwan Howard, and more. Plus, Tim and host Sam Webb discuss the defensive strategy that has had led to career highs in points for several opponents this year, whether changes to that strategy are forthcoming, Eli Brooks’ struggles, and preview the rematch with Iowa. Hosts Tim McCormick (@TimMcCormick40) and Sam Webb (@SamWebb77)

Tim McCormick interviews former Michigan and current Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein about his transition to the NBA, the program he built in Ann Arbor, Juwan Howard, and more. Plus, Tim and host Sam Webb break down Sunday's loss to Michigan State, this week's games versus Purdue and Minnesota, and the addition of Top 100 forward Terrance Williams, the Wolverines current standing with five-star shooting guard Josh Christopher.

Hosts: Tim McCormick and Sam Webb

Tim McCormick interviews former Michigan center Moritz Wagner about the strong start to his NBA career,his memorable run in Ann Arbor, little brother Franz following in his footsteps, and more. Plus, Tim and host Sam Webb preview Sunday's match up with Michigan State, discuss the addition of transfer Brandon Wade, and give their respective versions of the Wolverines' all-decade team.

Hosts: Tim McCormick and Sam Webb

Tim McCormick interviews former Michigan forward Duncan Robinson about his breakout season with the Miami Heat, his thoughts on Juwan Howard as a coach based on their time together in Miami, how Howard compares to John Beilein, and more. Plus, Tim and host Sam Webb discuss the role Colin Castleton could play in the team’s success, the commitment of four-star center Hunter Dickinson and how he’ll fit into the mix in the coming years, and whether there is enough room to fit the other prospects that Michigan is trending with into this year’s class.

Hosts: Tim McCormick and Sam Webb

Tim McCormick interviews Wolverine forward Charles Matthews about his career at Michigan after transferring from Kentucky, rehabbing the torn ACL. he suffered during a pre-draft workout for the Boston Celtics, his Chicago connection with Juwan Howard, and more. Plus, Tim and host Sam Webb discuss Michigan's losses to Illinois and Oregon, possible remedies for recent offensive woes, and possible breakout performances by Brandon Johns and Franz Wagner. 

Hosts: Tim McCormick and Sam Webb

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb interview Michigan assistant Phil Martelli about his biggest adjustment as an assistant after decades as a head coach, Juwan Howard's impact on the recruiting trail, and more. McCormick and Webb also break down Michigan's victory over Iowa, look ahead to Illinois, and finish with a full Big 10 preview.

Hosts: Tim McCormick and Sam Webb

Tim McCormick interviews Wolverine forward Isaiah Livers about the evolution of his game in Ann Arbor, how Juwan Howard has impacted his development, and more. Plus, Tim and host Sam Webb discuss Michigan's breakout performance in the Battle 4 Atlantis, why Louisville's pack line defense was so disruptive and the ways attack it, early returns on Franz Wagner, and a preview of Friday's Big Ten opener versus Iowa. 

Hosts: Tim McCormick and Sam Webb

Tim McCormick interviews Wolverine big man Jon Teske about the evolution of his game in Ann Arbor, how Juwan Howard is helping his development, growing up an Ohio State fan, and more. Plus, Tim and host Sam Webb discuss the differences between Juwan Howard and John Beilein in practice and in how they deal with players, how Franz Wagner's return will change the rotation, and preview the Battle for Atlantis.