The Michigan Insider

Sam Webb and Alejandro Zuniga analyze Michigan's 68-63 loss to Duke in Washington, D.C. Michigan struggled with foul trouble, particularly with Aday Mara and Morez Johnson, allowing Duke to secure a 13-rebound advantage. Although Yaxel Lendeborg scored 21 points, Michigan's guards provided limited support. Duke's depth and athleticism in the backcourt proved decisive. This loss underscores the importance of Michigan improving its foul management and rebounding as it prepares for the Big Ten stretch run and potential later NCAA Tournament games.

On the latest episode of Steady Droppin Dimes, we bid farewell to Tyrone Wheatley, who, after resigning from Wayne State, accepted the running backs coaching position at Illinois. Attention then turns to Michigan basketball, which squares off with no. 3 Duke after notching an impressive 91-80 victory. 7 Purdue. The crew highlights the most intriguing matchups and keys to a Wolverine victory. They also debate whether Michigan can guard against the NBA's rumored interest in Dusty May.

In the latest episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick preview the colossal matchup between no. 1 Michigan and no. 3 Duke.

On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discussed recent changes in Michigan's recruiting and personnel departments. The crew began by delving into Sean Magee’s departure and outlined the desired criteria for his replacement, before moving on to discuss the potential impact of Kayli Johnson’s departure. Next, the conversation turned to coaching staff updates, as Larry Black is expected to be announced as the new defensive line coach, replacing Lou Esposito. The hosts highlighted the importance of Black's Midwest connections and his potential impact on recruiting. The episode continued with analysis of Peter Bourque's decommitment from Michigan and his reevaluation of his college decision. Finally, the team identified key defensive line recruits, including Marcus Bakatou, George Toia, and Luke Starcevic, and emphasized the need for Michigan to secure these top prospects.

In this week's episode, Steve and Brice discuss Michigan Basketball's Top100 commitment in forward Lincoln Cosby.

In the second half of the episode, discussion revolves around a trio of football recruiting targets who are expected on campus this spring and summer.

In this episode of the Michigan Recruiting Insider, Steve Lorenz and Brice Marich go through the Wolverines' entire 2026 signing class following the final release of 247Sports' 2026 Top247. Every player is broken down individually in terms of what they bring to the table and how quickly they may be able to make an impact for Michigan. Special attention at the beginning of the segment is paid to running back Savion Hiter, defensive lineman Titan Davis and defensive end/edge Carter Meadows.

In the second half of the episode, we take a handful of questions on some bigger picture topics as it pertains to the Wolverines on the recruiting trail.

In the latest episode of Steady Droppin Dimes, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick discuss the upcoming Michigan vs. Michigan State basketball game, highlighting the intense rivalry and the physical nature of the matchup. Before looking ahead, they reflect on Michigan's recent victory over Nebraska, underscoring the Wolverines' resilience, Nebraska's impressive performance, and Michigan's struggles with three-point shooting and perimeter defense. Turning to the Spartans matchup, they emphasize Michigan's frontcourt battle, particularly Yaxel Lendeborg, and the need for him to turn in a big-time performance against Michigan State's tough defense. They also break down the point guard matchup between Elliot Cadeau and Jeremy Fears, while stressing the need for Michigan to improve its transition game. Finally, Tim predicts a close game with Michigan winning by one point.

On the latest episode of Steady Droppin Dimes, Sam Webb, Tyrone Wheatley, and Daniel Horton debate Sam's inclusion of Trey Burke among the three greatest Michigan basketball players of all time. The conversation then turns to Michigan's recent win against Nebraska, where the crew praises defensive improvements in the second half and Trey McKenney's contributions off the bench, but also notes issues with guard play and the need to get Yaxel Lendeborg performing at an elite offensive level. Next, the crew discusses which Big Ten program poses the biggest threat to Michigan winning the conference, profiling Illinois, Purdue, Nebraska, and Michigan State as potential challengers. Finally, the show wraps up with Michigan vs Michigan State rivalry stories from each member of the crew.

On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discussed 2027 targets that the Michigan coaching staff visited during the contact period, with a focus on linebackers. Blake Benton, Broncs Baker, Bryce Kish, and Brandon Lockley were profiled. Shifting to in-state prospects, the crew discussed recruiting priorities, including 2027 Michigan edge commit Recarder Kitchen, Gideon Gash, Dakota Guerrant, and Anthony Cartwright. Beyond Michigan's borders, they noted the program's active recruiting in Utah and other regions, aiming to balance its nationwide recruiting efforts. The show also featured a discussion of 2027 quarterback commit Peter Bourque's status.

In this week's episode (originally aired 1/23/26), Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Michigan honoring Trey Burke's jersey and legacy. They debate ranking him among the top three players in the program's history and reflect upon iconic plays and his decision to stay for a second year. They also analyze Michigan's recent performance, noting improved energy and rebounding. Tim highlights Michigan's defensive strategies against stretch bigs and breaks down Ohio State and no. 7 Nebraska, predicting victories over both.