In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down the Michigan men’s basketball team’s addition of UAB Yaxel Lendeborg, who withdrew from the NBA Draft and pledged to the Wolverines for the 2025-26 season.

They open by looking at Lendeborg’s game, what made him a projected first-round draft pick and other factors he had to consider in his decision. They discuss his fit with Michigan, and some key factors in his recruitment that led to him picking the Wolverines and Dusty May over other suitors.

In the second half of the episode, they look at how the Wolverines have fared this offseason with Lendeborg now in the fold. They discuss other transfer portal additions that Michigan made, remaining question marks for the Wolverines and early expectations for the season ahead.

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This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton discuss the proposed two-game suspension for Michigan assistant coach Sherrone Moore due to deleted text messages during an NCAA investigation into Connor Stallions. Webb clarified that the suspension is not final and is part of a self-imposed punishment process. But the episode begins with and interview with Erika Morgan, mother of Michigan wideout Semaj Morgan, and Jillian Blackwell, mother of Wisconsin combo guard John Blackwell, about their new podcast, “Mom’s in the Huddle with Jillian and Erika.” It focuses on parental support for student-athletes in the age of NIL. The conversation also touched on the impact of NIL on college sports, and specifically the long-term outlook for the smaller programs currently being ravaged for talent. Additionally, Webb highlighted the Ann Arbor Sports Commission's initiative to allow kids 13 and under to participate in all Epic Races events in the Ann Arbor area for free this year. The episode concludes with a chat with the president and CEO Golden Limousine Sean Duval about the deep-rooted relationship between his company and the University of Michigan, including his ongoing support of athletes through NIL, and extending beyond athletics with his various partnerships with Michigan medicine.

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In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick continue their discussion of the Wolverines offseason recruiting activities, focusing on the addition of Aday Mara, the latest on Yaxel Lendeborg, and the possible addition of more portal help. Tim shares his scouting report on Mara and discusses his fit on the floor with Morez Johnson, while Sam clears the air on negative reports about Mara coming out of UCLA. The conversation then shifts to Lendeborg where Tim shares the sentiment on the UAB transfer's draft stock from NBA scouts. Next up is a conversation on LJ Cason's development and projected role next year before it turns to the backup point guard spot and the possibility of an addition from the portal.

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This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Devin Gardner discuss the Michigan football spring game, focusing on the performance of freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood who had a stat line of 12/26 for 187 yards and a touchdown. The hosts debated the significance of his performance, noting the lack of full allotment of skill players, offensive line, limited ability to show his improvisational skill, and of course, his inexperience. The conversation shifted to the Shannon Sharpe scandal where Sam and Devin react to the NFL hall-of-famer and now popular host and podcaster is being sued for $50 million by an Only Fans model with whom he was allegedly in a relationship with for rape. Did Sharpe bring this all on himself? Sam then turns his attention to the Detroit Pistons' playoff series against the New York Knicks, which was evened up 1-1 behind a 33-point, 12-rebound bounc-baack performance by Cade Cunningham. Sam highlights the Pistons aggressive play and the Knicks' reliance on Jalen Brunson for all their aggression as the reason for the free throw disparity. He specifically highlights Karl Anthony Towns' 10 point, six rebound effort where he had zero shot attempts in the fourth quarter and zero free throw attempts in the game. Sam also analyzed the NFL draft, predicting four Wolverines in the first round, including Mason Graham and Will Johnson, who he believes will be selected before 15. He dismissed rumors of Jameson Williams being traded, citing the Lions' history of retaining talent.

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This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Devin Gardner discuss impact of Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava's decision to holdout, and Tennessee's decision to cut ties, asking the question: did the Volunteers just do college football a HUGE favor when it comes to the NCAA's NIL system? The attention turns to Michigan specifically with Sam and Devin previewing Michigan's annual spring game.

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, arrive confidently at your destination with Golden Limousine International—your trusted transportation experts. Ride like a Wolverine, ride like a Champion when you ride with Golden and experience the excellence of the Golden Fleet, featuring late model SUVs, Executive Sprinters, spacious Charter buses, plus so many more ideal transportation options! Providing transportation solutions throughout Michigan, nationally, and abroad, trust Golden to get you to your destination on time, comfortably, and in style every time! Book your reservation today at www.goldenlimo.com or call their team at 734-668-8282."

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s annual spring game, and what to expect in the Maize vs. Blue scrimmage.

They open with a look at what they will be watching for from the offensive side of the ball. They give their thoughts on the two quarterbacks expected to be active in the game, including No. 1 overall recruit in 2025, Bryce Underwood. They discuss the springs that Underwood and Jadyn Davis have had, and what they’re looking for from the room on Saturday.

They continue by looking at the biggest non-quarterback storylines to watch from the Wolverines’ offense, and identify key players at several positions that they will be keeping a closer eye on.

In the second half of the episode, they break down the defensive side of the ball. They discuss the Wolverines’ burgeoning depth at seemingly every position, key underclassmen who seem to be on the rise and other players they are looking forward to seeing more of in the game. 

They close with a discussion on some key position groups that might be on the spot, as Michigan begins to venture into the spring transfer portal.

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Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May made his way to The Michigan Insider studio Wednesday morning for an exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Sam Webb. He reflected upon his inaugural season helming the Wolverine program, highlighted by his teams run to the Big Ten Tournament Championship and the Sweet 16. He detailed his approach to roster construction, and importance of recruiting both the roster and the transfer portal, noting the team's improved reception in the portal this year. May emphasized the need for physicality in the Big Ten. He also touched on the challenges of managing player decisions, going in-depth on Tre Donaldson's decision to leave, Danny Wolf's likely departure for the NBA draft, and his desire to have Nimari Burnett back for another season. May also made clear his willingness pursue the best players in the transfer portal despite the risk of losing them to the NBA draft, a clear nod to the recent commitment he picked up from no. 1 overall portal player Yaxel Lendeborg. The conversation concludes with May's participation in the Michigan Softball Academy Home Run Derby.

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In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick share season-ending reflections and discuss roster construction after another successful run in the transfer portal for Dusty May. Tim and Sam share their thoughts on the departures of Justin Pippen, Sam Walters, and especially Tre Donaldson. Then they weigh in on the additions of North Carolina transfer Elliot Cadeau, Illinois transfer Morez Johnson, and UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg. The podcast concludes with a conversation about other possible targets including UCLA's Aday Mara and Kansas's Flory Bidunga.

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down the Michigan men’s basketball team’s loss to No. 1 Auburn in the Sweet Sixteen, and break down the Wolverines’ season as a whole in Dusty May’s first year as head coach.

The two open with a reaction to Michigan’s loss to Auburn in Atlanta. They discuss the Wolverines’ mistakes, and arguably a missed opportunity to put the Tigers in a deeper hole early, and also the realty that, when Auburn wakes up, it’s a tough team to beat in Atlanta.

They then take a reflective tone, looking back at what was most impressive about Michigan’s postseason run, how the Wolverines’ 2024-25 season will be remembered and what stood out about the season as a whole.

They close with a brief peek at the offseason ahead, discussing Michigan’s transfer portal needs, what the roster may look like and early expectations for the summer ahead.

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This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton discuss the Michigan basketball team's outlook in the Sweet 16 after its successful run through the opening weekend. The conversation shifts to the transfer portal and Daniel's breakdown of someone of the early big man targets that the Wolverines are showing interest in.

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