The UM Hoops Podcast

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The UM Hoops Podcast episodes

February 10 Is Michigan back to Thanksgiving form? How win over OSU sets up Big Ten gauntlet
Michigan picked up two more comfortable wins and is playing some of its best basketball since Thanksgiving. Dylan and Eric break down the win and how Michigan is playing lately, the defensive effort in Columbus, Aday Mara's excellent game, and then they dive into the Big Ten race and how things might play out.

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1 hr 8 min
January 31 How Michigan won at the Breslin Center for the first time since 2018
Michigan won at Michigan State for the first time since 2018, thanks to star performances by Yaxel Lendeborg, Elliot Cadeau, and Morez Johnson Jr. In this pod, we break down what worked for Michigan, how the Wolverines were able to execute down the stretch and what it says about Michigan's program in year two under Dusty May.

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1 hr 8 min
January 26 Dissecting Big Ten contenders ahead of judgment week
Joe Jackson joins the pod this week to help dissect the five-team Big Ten race. Dylan and Joe discuss Michigan's recent form, Nebraska and how it matches up with Michigan, Michigan State's recipe for success, and what to take away from the thrilling Illinois win over Purdue.

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1 hr 13 min
January 19 What Michigan's Pacific Northwest sweep says about this team
Michigan beat Oregon and Washington by double-digits and moved to 16-1 on the season. Dylan and Eric discuss the two wins on Michigan's Pacific Northwest trip and what they say about the current state of the team. The conversation hits on recent form, defensive rebounding, Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, and the upcoming three-game homestand on deck.

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1 hr 9 min
January 11 What we learned from Michigan's first loss and what it means moving forward
Michigan lost its first game of the year on Saturday in a 91-88 home loss to Wisconsin. Dylan and Eric break down what happened, Michigan's defensive strategy, adjustments, and what went wrong. Then, they try to sort out what to make of Michigan's recent downturn in form and what it means moving forward as the Big Ten race heats up.

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1 hr 18 min
January 07 Should Michigan be concerned about its close call at Penn State?
Michigan resumed Big Ten play with victories over USC and Penn State, but the Wolverines faced their first real test since early November in a tight game at Penn State. Dylan and Eric discuss what made it so close and whether it's a concern moving forward.

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1 hr 1 min
December 30, 2025 Perfect through New Year's and a look ahead to Big Ten play
Michigan rolled McNeese for another blowout victory on Monday night, knocking off the Cowboys by 41 points. The Wolverines stayed perfect through 12 games and head into Big Ten play as the best team in the country, according to all predictive metrics. Dylan and Eric discuss the win, what makes this team so special, what could trip it up at some point, and then briefly preview the USC game on Friday.

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59 min
December 14, 2025 A competitive game! What strategies teams may use vs. Michigan and more
Michigan trailed at the half at Maryland before pulling away for an 18-point win on the road. Dylan and Eric discuss the game, what it says about Michigan on offense and defense, and how teams will try to match up with Michigan moving forward.

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1 hr 7 min
December 11, 2025 Villanova no match for Michigan as Wolverines dominate again
Michigan moved to 9-0 with blowout wins over Rutgers and Villanova since our last podcast. The Wolverines keep rolling teams in the same way, with an elite defense and 2-point dominance on both ends of the court. Dylan and Eric break down the recent results and what makes this team so effective.

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1 hr 5 min
December 02, 2025 Mailbag Pod! Turnovers, defense, shooting and more
It's time for a mailbag pod! Dylan and Eric answer listener questions from the UM Hoops message board, Twitter, Blue Sky and more to discuss how long Michigan could stay undefeated, whether the turnover problem is fixed, how the rotations and lineups are shaken out, shooting concerns or upside, and much more.

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1 hr 18 min

About The UM Hoops Podcast

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Dive deep into the world of Michigan basketball with expert analysis, in-depth stats, and behind-the-scenes insights. Hosted by Dylan Burkhardt, founder of UMHoops.com, and joined every Monday by basketball analyst Eric Shapiro (@eric_shap), we break down all the action from the Wolverines' season. Mid-week episodes feature a rotating lineup of special guests, friends of the pod, and experts from across the Big Ten and college basketball landscape.