The UM Hoops Podcast

With practice underway in Ann Arbor and East Lansing, we dive into some key early-season storylines in a combined episode of the podcast. The conversation ranges from Rocket Watts to Zavier Simpson and some insight from Brendan after a conversation with Phil Martelli.

Among the topics discussed:

(06:20) Impressions from Michigan State's first practice, Hauser waiver?
(20:27) Rocket Watts, Malik Hall look legit
(31:02) Xavier Tillman's growth path
(40:53) Michigan starts with defense
(50:38) How will Michigan's new staff work together?
(57:10) The Zavier Simpson conundrum

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We debate the Big Ten's top 25 players list that ran on UM Hoops and Inside the Hall throughout the week. Brendan provides an outside perspective on the list and shares his opinions and disagreements. We hit on where Michigan and Michigan State players are ranked and who might be under and overvalued by year's end.

Key players discussed include: Anthony Cowan, Kaleb Wesson, Nojel Eastern, Jon Teske, Giorgi Bezhanishvili, Nate Reuvers, Franz Wagner and more.

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We look back at the John Beilein era one final time. We spent an hour and a half sharing our picks for best and worst wins, losses, moments, seasons and stories over the last decade of Michigan basketball. The conversation includes best road atmospheres, strangest environments, favorite buzzer-beaters, best game, worst loss and much more.

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After discussing the Spartans in-depth last week, we dive into the state of Michigan basketball this week. The discussion includes style of play, tempo, Isaiah Livers, Franz Wagner and what works best around Zavier Simpson. We wrap up with our floor and ceiling projections for Michigan in 2019-20.

Among the topics discussed:
(06:56) Style of play & tempo
(20:18) What are realistic expectations for Isaiah Livers?
(39:32) What does positionless mean to you?
(46:43) Ceiling & floor projections for Michigan in 2019-20

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Brendan sat down with Tom Izzo for 2 and a half hours to discuss the 2019-20 Spartans. He wrote about that discussion in a story at The Athletic and we discuss some of the more interesting nuggets in today's podcast.

Among the topics discussed:
(06:02) Joshua Langford's shot selection, health and role
(19:49) How Rocket Watts could change the rotation (and ceiling)
(28:46) Malik Hall and the versatile list of options at the four
(42:09) 65 shots per game! How will the Spartans play in 2019-20?

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We cover all things Michigan State basketball recruiting. The conversation hits on Jalen Terry's summer, what prospects are priorities in the 2020 class and Michigan State's burst of offers to local class of 2021 targets.

Michigan fans, don't miss our coverage of Michigan recruiting on Thursday's pod.

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We dive into all things Michigan basketball recruiting. Official visit season is around the corner and Juwan Howard has pushed the Wolverines into contention for several five-star targets. Does Michigan have a chance to land any of these top prospects? Who will take official visits to Ann Arbor for football weekends? We go over the board and share our thoughts.

Don't worry Michigan State fans, a Michigan State recruiting episode is coming soon.

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We are back with a second try after Brendan forgot to record our Monday pod. This week's episode focuses on Juwan Howard's first meeting with reporters since his introductory press conference followed by thoughts on Michigan State players at Moneyball.

(1:47) Meeting Juwan Howard. His relationship with the media and his reluctance to discuss playing style. Thoughts on Isaiah Livers, Brandon Johns and Jon Teske and what's next for them under Howard.

(43:03) MSU Impressions from Moneyball. Breaking down Gabe Brown, Marcus Bingham, and Julius Marble at Moneyball. Michigan State's endless flexibility at power forward. How to balance Joshua Langford versus an Aaron Henry breakout year. Is there such thing as over-utilizing Cassius Winston?

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Today's Moving Screen podcast dives into Michigan and Michigan State's latest additions: Franz Wagner and Joey Hauser. We examine the ins and outs of both recruitments and how each prospect fits into their new program.

Among the topics discussed:
-Franz Wagner's official visit that almost wasn't
-How Michigan turned his recruitment around
-What type of impact can he have at Michigan?

-Why Joey Hauser is heading to Michigan State
-Michigan State is where Hauser wanted to be all along
-Hauser's fit in Michigan State's offense

Timestamps:
(02:46) Franz Wagner
(29:10) Joey Hauser

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We answer mailbag questions about Franz Wagner, Tom Izzo's successor, the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, breakout players, recruiting, pro prospects and much more.

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