The Michigan Insider

For this week's episode, Sam Webb was joined by Tim McCormick for a special LIVE edition of the Michigan Basketball Insider to recap Michigan's 84-82 victory over Rutgers. They highlighted several keys to victory, most notably Nimari Burnett's buzzer-beating three and Vald Goldin's strong play on the interior. They also went in-depth on the Wolverines' precipitous drop in three-point shooting. And finally, Tim shared his thoughts on Dusty May's extension before offering a preview of Sunday's matchup with Illinois.

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam, Devin and Daniel discuss the pro outlook for Michigan's 2025 draft class ahead of the NFL combine. They also weigh in on the odds of Sam's dream of Kenneth Grant becoming a Lion coming true. And on the basketball front, they explore the pressing question of what has happened to the team's ability to shoot?

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel made his way to The Michigan Insider studio for an exclusive live interview with Sam Webb. He reflected upon the process that led to his signing Dusty May to an extension, Attention this turned to the burgeoning NIL support for the basketball program, and later, the important role that NIL general manager Terese Whitehead is playing in advancing NIL opportunities for student athletes department wide. The conversation also covered the challenges of revenue generation, including his decision against permanent advertising in Michigan Stadium and finding other revenue streams like the recently announced Zach Bryan / John Mayer concert. Manuel also addressed the allocation of the House settlement funds, detailing how and why they’ll be dispensed among the major revenue-generating sports. He touched on the ongoing NCAA case, stressing the importance of maintaining integrity and respecting the process. And finally, he shed light on the recent Big 10 SEC meetings and his takeaways from it re the CFP selection process.

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam, Devin and Daniel look ahead to the battle between Michigan and Michigan state, debate who the favorite is for Big 10 player of the year, and discuss whether Bryce Underwood will is likely to be "the man" a the helm in year one of his college career. The show began, however, with a conversation with Golden Limousine owner/CEO Sean Duval discussing his various partnerships with the University of Michigan, including Michigan athletics, and multiple NI partnerships, including Will Johnson, Zeke Berry, and Semaj Morgan.

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Steady Droppin' Dimes has a new presenting sponsor, The Ann Arbor Sports Commission! The Ann Arbor Sports Commission, a division of Destination Ann Arbor, is dedicated to creating and hosting world-class sporting events that provide opportunities for athletes and make a positive impact in the community. As a full-service sports commission, it produces elite events and develop long-term partnerships throughout the industry and community through exceptional service. For more information on events, services, and more, click https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/

For this week's episode, Sam Webb was joined by Tim McCormick for a special LIVE edition of the Michigan Basketball Insider preview #12 Michigan versus #14 Michigan State. Tim and Sam highlighted several keys to victory for the Wolverines, especially for big men Danny Wolf and Vlad Goldin. They emphasized the importance of low turnovers and explained why it may be the most be the most important stat in the game for Michigan.. McCormick noted that Michigan State's physical play and transition game pose significant challenges. They also discussed the potential impact of Michigan's home crowd and the necessity for strong three-point shooting. Additionally, they debated the league MVP chances of Danny Wolf and Vlad Goldin, and the potential Big 10 championship implications of the matchup with the Spartans, with McCormick predicting a Michigan win.

On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discussed 2026 linebacker recruiting on the heels of the Wolverines strong performance in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Emboldened by their flips of Bryce Underwood, Ty Haywood, Shamari Earls, and Nate Marshall from SEC heavyweights, and landing of Andrew Babalola, Michigan is aggressively pursuing some of the no. 1 and no. 2 linebackers on 2026, in Gainesville (Ga.) and USC commit Xavier Griffin and Loganville (Ga.) Tyler Atkinson. The crew also highlights other targets the Maize & Blue is hot on the trail of like Top247 Auburn commit Shadarius Toodle and Top247 Owings Mills (Md.) Nick Abrams. The conversation then turns to stock-on-the rise targets like Nokesville (Va.) Mathieu Kanu and Richmond (Va.) standout Markel Dabney. Longtime target Kenneth Goodwin out of Harbor City, Harbor City, California is also discussed.

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In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick highlight Michigan's rise to the top of the Big 10, recapping their recent win over Purdue. Tim praises Michigan's resilience, competitive spirit, and smart play, noting their ability to win close games. They discuss the impact Tre Donaldson floor-generalship to begin the game, the benefit of bringing Roddy Gayle off the bench and moving Rubin Jones to the starting lineup, Dusty May's other excellent coaching moves including his defensive strategy of Braden Smith and his deployment of zone. Tim also details the impact of the personal challenge May issued to Vlad Goldin. The conversation then shifts to a preview of this weekend's matchup with Ohio State. The episode concludes with Sam and Tim revisiting the topic of Indiana's pursuit of Dusty May. Tim doubles down on his prediction that May will rebuff the Hoosiers overtures and explains why before Sam chimes in with his thoughts on the matter. Tim then offers up his thoughts on what he believes to be legitimate talk of Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens becoming Indiana's next coach.

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam, Devin and Daniel react to the latest news surrounding Michigan Basketball rising to the top of the Big 10 standings, Ohio State hiring Matt Patricia, the all-time great performance by the Philadelphia Eagle defense in the Super, and Anthony Davis already being on the injured list one week after the controversial trade for Luka Doncic. The show began, however, with a conversation with Ann Arbor Sports Commission Director Meaghan Hughes and the associate director of adaptive sports & fitness at the University of Michigan Erik Robeznieks about the first ever wheelchair basketball game between Michigan and Michigan State this Sunday at Crisler Arena, emphasizing its historical significance and free admission. The show then transitioned to Michigan’s victory over Purdue, with Sam and Daniel noting Trey Donaldson's crucial role in setting an early tone, Roddy Gayle’s improved offensive shoving, and Vlad Goldin’s eventual response to Purdue’s physicality in the latter stages of the game. Devin Gardner joined the conversation, and the crew discussed Ohio State’s decision to hire failed Detroit Lions coach and recently dismissed Philadelphia Eagles assistant Matt Patricia as its defensive coordinator. The conversation turned to the epic showing by Philly in the Super Bowl. The episode concludes with a long, HEATED debate over the Luka Doncic ./ Anthony Davis trade in the aftermath of Davis being put on the injured list for up to a month just one game into his tenure as a Maverick.

To reserve your FREE tickets for the first ever wheelchair basketball game at Crisler Arena this Sunday, pitting Michigan against Michigan State, click here: https://rsvp.umich.edu/event/MichiganWheelchairBasketball

Steady Droppin' Dimes has a new presenting sponsor, The Ann Arbor Sports Commission! The Ann Arbor Sports Commission, a division of Destination Ann Arbor, is dedicated to creating and hosting world-class sporting events that provide opportunities for athletes and make a positive impact in the community. As a full-service sports commission, it produces elite events and develop long-term partnerships throughout the industry and community through exceptional service. For more information on events, services, and more, click https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/

If you have ground transportation needs, ride like the 2024 national champions do, and ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of Luxury SUV's, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation and support Michigan NIL by using the "Golden ticket" at www.goldenlimo.com/goldenticket, or call their team at 734-668-8282 and mention Golden Ticket to book your transportation reservations today!

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton discuss Michigan Basketball's trajectory since the Purdue loss, noting three consecutive gritty wins to move back in to a tie for second place in the Big 10 standings. Sam and Daniel assess how Michigan measures up against each of the other teams atop the conference standings, starting with Purdue with whom the Wolverines will face in a rematch on Tuesday. Next up is MSU, whose primary weakness is discussed, The conversation then turns to UCLA, whose resurgence is highlighted and Daniel's prior commentary on Mick Cronin is revisited. Wisconsin's lack of athleticism is then pointed out before Maryland's strong play as the league's second hottest team is discussed. The conversation concludes with a profile on Illinois enigmatic style. The topic then shifts to the NBA trade deadline and Sam and Daniel debate whether the Dallas Mavericks' trade of Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis was detrimental to the franchise's future. They also discuss the winners and losers in several other trades including De'Aaron Fox, Jimmy Butler, and more.

Steady Droppin' Dimes has a new presenting sponsor, The Ann Arbor Sports Commission! The Ann Arbor Sports Commission, a division of Destination Ann Arbor, is dedicated to creating and hosting world-class sporting events that provide opportunities for athletes and make a positive impact in the community. As a full-service sports commission, it produces elite events and develop long-term partnerships throughout the industry and community through exceptional service. For more information on events, services, and more, click https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/

If you have ground transportation needs, ride like the 2024 national champions do, and ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of Luxury SUV's, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation and support Michigan NIL by using the "Golden ticket" at www.goldenlimo.com/goldenticket, or call their team at 734-668-8282 and mention Golden Ticket to book your transportation reservations today!

In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick recapped the Wolverines' victories over Rutgers and Oregon, highlighting their improved play in the clutch. They discussed Roddy Gayle's exemplary defense on Ace Bailey in the win over the Scarlet Knights and Danny Wolf's all around effort versus the Ducks. the conversation then turned to the familiar topic of Wolf's offensive game and strategies to improve his efficiency for the stretch run. The discussion then shifts to upcoming matchups with Indiana and Purdue, and Tim tackles a hypothetical question - what if Indiana were to come after Dusty May? (edt note - episode was recorded before the announcement that Hoosier coach Mike Woodson will be stepping down at season's end).