The UM Hoops Podcast
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.
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On the Big Ten preseason rankings, MSU's expect...
Brendan and Dylan recap Big Ten Media Day including thoughts on Hunter Dickinson versus Illinois, Michigan State's need for a go-to guy, what to make of the AJ Hoggard/Tyson Walker position battle and other assorted Big Ten takes.
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Debating the Big Ten's Top 25 players for 2021-22
After a long layoff, Brendan and Dylan are back to start previewing the 2021-22 season. Today's (entirely too long) discussion surrounds the UM Hoops and Inside the Hall Big Ten Top 25 Players list. Brendan and Dylan debate the list and what it means...
126 min
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NBA Draft preview for Michigan, Michigan State ...
Brendan and Dylan preview this week's NBA Draft from a Michigan and Michigan State perspective. They hit on Franz Wagner, Isaiah Livers, Aaron Henry and Chaundee Brown's NBA chances before running through other Big Ten prospects who could hear their...
66 min
54
July ramblings on Hunter Dickinson, NIL, MSU's ...
Brendan and Dylan are finally back with a new podcast. They break down Hunter Dickinson's return to school and what it means for Michigan, Michigan State's potential in 2021-22 and the impact that name, image and likeness rules could have on both...
80 min
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Big Ten offseason grades: Handing out our marks...
It is May and offseason roster moves have slowed down -- at least a bit. Brendan and Dylan go team-by-team through the Big Ten and grade everything that has happened since the end of the season. They discuss transfers in, transfers out, coaching...
109 min
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MEGAPOD: Offseason outlook on the Michigan Stat...
Brendan and Dylan dive into Michigan State's 2021-22 roster position-by-position to take an early look at the upcoming season. They discuss Tyson Walker's game and fit, what to expect from Michigan State's freshmen and try to make sense of the...
90 min
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MEGAPOD: Offseason outlook on the Michigan roster
Brendan and Dylan dive into Michigan's 2021-22 roster position-by-position to take an early look at the upcoming season. The conversation hits on key additions, returnees and what will make or break the season for Juwan Howard's team.
74 min
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Breaking down the coaching hires in the Big Ten
Dylan and Brendan round up the latest roster moves for Michigan and Michigan State and then debate the three new head coaches in the Big Ten: Mike Woodson at Indiana, Micah Shrewsberry at Penn State and Ben Johnson at Minnesota.
89 min
59
A postmortem for Michigan and a look ahead
Michigan came up short against UCLA on Tuesday night in the Elite Eight. Brendan and Dylan discuss what went wrong for the Wolverines, especially late in the game. Then they dive into an early look at the offseason to set the stage for the coming months.
52 min
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An elite episode: Recapping Michigan’s win vs. ...
Michigan executed its gameplan to perfection against Florida State and is a win over UCLA away from the Final Four. Brendan and Dylan discuss what the Wolverines did effectively against the Seminoles and what sort of challenge Mick Cronin's team will...
49 min
61
Sweet 16 pod: How does Michigan match up with F...
Brendan and Dylan preview Michigan's Sweet 16 matchup against Florida State on Sunday evening including an in-depth look at the matchups, styles of play, keys and a pick.
45 min
62
Michigan beats LSU, heads to another Sweet 16
Brendan and Dylan recap Michigan's Sunday night win over LSU to punch its ticket to a fourth-consecutive Sweet 16. They discuss how the game played out, what adjustments paid off and what to make of this team as it finds an identity in the postseason....
62 min
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A strong ass preview of Michigan vs. LSU
Brendan and Dylan recap Michigan's win over Texas Southern and then dive into LSU, breaking down what makes this team unique, how both teams will struggle to match up with each other and how everything might play out on Monday night.
51 min
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A postmortem for Michigan State and a look ahea...
Brendan and Dylan unpack Michigan State's loss to UCLA and what happened this season. Then they set the stage for what should be an interesting offseason in East Lansing and how Michigan State can get back on track after a frustrating year.
51 min
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An NCAA Tournament Take-a-thon on Michigan and ...
The NCAA Tournament is here and Michigan and Michigan State are in the field. Dylan and Brendan discuss Michigan's path forward without Isaiah Livers, the primary threats in the East bracket, Michigan State's matchup with UCLA and then dive into the...
80 min
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RIVALRY POD PART III: Michigan State 70, Michig...
Michigan State won the rivalry rematch on Sunday night thanks to terrific performances from Rocket Watts and Aaron Henry. Brendan and Dylan discuss what changed in the second meeting, what to make of Michigan State, Eli Brooks' injury and then preview...
76 min
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RIVALRY POD PART II: Michigan 69, Michigan Stat...
Michigan wrapped up its Big Ten Championship on Thursday night with a win over Michigan State. Brendan and Dylan discuss the game last night, the celebration, Michigan's seniors and what could be different when these two teams meet again on Sunday.
55 min
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RIVALRY POD PART I: Michigan vs Michigan State
Brendan and Dylan sit down to dissect Michigan's blowout loss to Illinois, Aaron Henry's big night against Indiana and then preview Michigan-Michigan State Part I.
Timestamps:
(8:00) Dissecting Michigan-Illinois
(20:15) Aaron Henry takes over...
63 min
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Bubble watch for the Spartans. Title watch for ...
Michigan State knocked off two top ten teams in a week and Michigan moved closer to a Big Ten Championship. Brendan and Dylan discuss Aaron Henry, Michigan State's NCAA Tournament chances, Michigan's offensive versatility, Illinois trash talk and...
69 min
70
What layoff? Michigan keeps cooking with gas
Brendan and Dylan discuss Michigan's return from its three-week pause in arguably its most impressive win of the season, a comeback victory at the Kohl Center. Then they dive into Michigan State's 30-point home loss to Iowa and where things go from...
71 min
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How can MSU turn it around? How can Michigan ac...
Brendan and Dylan discuss Michigan State's two-game winning streak and what it would take for this momentum to turn into a turnaround and then dive into Michigan's return to play and what it all means for the Big Ten, Big Ten Tournament and NCAA...
61 min
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Deconstructing MSU’s downfall and figuring out ...
Brendan and Dylan discuss Michigan State's 0-2 return from an extended pause and then preview tonight's game against Iowa. They also dive into how Michigan State's roster ended up this way and what the best path forward is to get back on track. Then...
62 min
73
Midseason report on Michigan, Michigan State, a...
Brendan and Dylan discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020-21 season, Michigan State's current situation and what could happen over the next few weeks. Then they dive into Michigan's first loss and bounce-back win against Maryland before an updated...
88 min
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How Michigan destroyed Wisconsin
Michigan ran Wisconsin out of the Crisler Center for its third straight blowout win against a top-25 team. The Wolverines are playing their best basketball of the season and look every bit like a national contender.
Timestamps
(1:00) How Michigan...
62 min
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A meltdown at Michigan State and a big Michigan...
Brendan and Dylan make sense of Michigan State's meltdown against Purdue and discuss some of the problems facing this MSU roster. Then they hop over to Michigan to discuss U-M's win over Minnesota and look ahead to Tuesday's big game against...
59 min