The Michigan Insider

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the biggest storylines they’re watching ahead of Michigan football beginning spring practices Tuesday.

They open with a look at the offense, discussing the revamped wide receiver room, the high-potential offensive line, potential star freshman Savion Hiter, the development of rising sophomore Bryce Underwood and more.

In the second half of the episode, they discuss the biggest question marks on Michigan’s defense, how some of the new transfers fit in, what a new defensive scheme might mean for roles on defense, the Wolverines’ effort to improve special teams and a new strength and conditioning coach.

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down the Michigan men's basketball team's record-setting regular season, which included a program record for wins, a Big Ten record for conference wins and the best road record in the Wolverines' history. They also look ahead to the postseason for Michigan.

They open with a reflection on Michigan's 29-2 start, as they discuss the most impressive parts of the Wolverines' season so far. They then pick out games that were particularly emblematic of Michigan's dominance, and look at which players exceeded expectations the most.

In the second half of the episode, they turn their attention to Michigan's postseason, discussing the biggest reasons the Wolverines can make a run, and the biggest potential hurdles Michigan must avoid.

Michigan punctuated its Big Ten regular season championship with a 90-80 win over no. 8 Michigan State, finishing with a 19-1 conference record. Sam Webb and Josh Newkirk of The Michigan Insider analyzed the victory, highlighting Yaxel Lendeborg's 27-point performance, which may have solidified his case for conference player of the year. They also addressed the latest groin kick by Spartan point guard Jeremy Fears and Tom Izzo's apparent approval of it. The discussion shifted back to Michigan, highlighting significant contributions from its bench, with Roddy Gayle Jr. and Trey McKenney adding 15 and 12 points, respectively. The conversation emphasized the team's unselfish play and strong defense, noting the importance of maintaining these qualities in the Big Ten Tournament and beyond. They also identified a need for greater consistency from Elliot Cadeau and Aday Mara to complete a run to a national championship.

On this week's edition of Steady Droppin' Dimes with Sam Webb and Daniel Horton, the focus is on how Michigan basketball will adapt after the injury to LJ Cason, after seeing the Wolverines in the first contest without him, their 71-68 victory at Iowa. They also get into the Big Ten player of the year debate and discuss whether Yaxel Lendeborg will be the clear-cut winner.

In today's episode, the TMI crew begins discussion by talking more about Michigan's new general manager in Dave Peloquin along with a new hire in former USC director of recruiting strategy Skyler Phan.

Next up is talk on a handful of important spring visitors that have been set in four-star ATH/WR Charles Davis, LB Ethan Hauser, LB Brayden Watson and RB Jayshon Gibson.

This episode concludes with an extended discussion on Michigan's Big Ten finale against Michigan State on Sunday and how loaded the visitors' list is expected to be. Top targets like King Gibson and Devin Cleveland are among those expected in attendance.

In the latest episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick analyze Michigan's decisive win over Illinois to win the Big 10 championship and discuss what the loss of LJ Cason means to the Wolverines pursuit of the national crown. Despite the injury, they remain optimistic about Michigan's national championship prospects, citing the team's resilience and coaching. They also touch on the potential NBA draft prospects of Michigan's big men.

Sam Webb, Josh Newkirk, and Alejandro Zuniga live from Champaign-Urbana, provided analysis of Michigan's 84-70 win over No. 10 Illinois at State Farm Arena, securing the Wolverines' first outright Big Ten title since 2014. The TMI crew highlighted key performances, including Morez Johnson’s double-double in his return to Illinois. They also praised Yaxel Lendeborg for his strong two-way play and defensive impact. The discussion covered Aday Mara’s dominant second half, Trey McKenney’s timely three-pointers, and Elliot Cadeu’s floor-generalship. Michigan’s defensive efforts limited Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic, while the team controlled the boards. Michigan, the top seed for the upcoming Big Ten Tournament, likely locked up its No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament with the win over the Illini. The episode concluded with a discussion on the importance of extending Dusty May’s contract to deter NBA interest.

A special Friday morning edition of Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton discussed Michigan's loss to Duke, noting the physicality of the game and the challenges Duke posed with their size and athleticism. Horton emphasized the importance of guard play and the need for Michigan's guards, highlighting the reasons for their struggles versus the Blue Devils, and emphasizing alternate ways they might be effective if they struggle shooting the basketball in future games. Sam and Daniel then previewed Friday night’s matchup with Illinois, focusing on the Illini’s offensive efficiency and the need for Michigan to defend well and attack the paint. The conversation included viewer feedback, analysis of potential NBA draft picks, and Michigan’s ability to overcome weaknesses and adapt offensively and defensively against elite competition. They predict a five-to-six-point victory for Michigan over Illinois.

On today's episode of the Michigan Recruiting Insider, the great Allen Trieu joins the show to break down a ton of topics related to Michigan recruiting, particularly in the Midwest. We break down more than ten 2027 prospects while discussing some early 2028 targets and even setting the in-state stage for the 2029 and 2030 (!!) classes.

Allen also helps us break down the hiring of Dave Peloquin as Michigan's new general manager. We talk about his experience at Notre Dame and why his previous experience in recruiting and the agent side of things is a perfect fit for today's college football atmosphere.

To conclude, Brice and Steve discuss Michigan's quarterback board in 2027 following the decommitment of Peter Bourque. New offers Dane Weber and Kamden Lopati are the two names discussed in-depth.