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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101
On Michigan's transfer targets, the NBA Draft d...
Brendan and Dylan discuss Cole Bajema's transfer from Michigan, potential replacements in the transfer portal, the NBA Draft deadline being extended indefinitely, NBA Draft evaluations of Cassius Winston, Xavier Tillman, Aaron Henry, and Isaiah...
75 min
102
Breaking down all the Big Ten's NBA draft decis...
The NBA Draft Early Entry list is complete and 14 Big Ten players declared for the draft. Dylan and Brendan break down the list and discuss whether each player should stay in the draft or return to school, where they might be picked and the impact...
80 min
103
Quarantine Mailbag: G League, transfers, 5-star...
Brendan and Dylan answer listener questions for 90 minutes of mailbag discussion. The conversation includes: - Coronavirus Impact - G League Contracts - U-M Recruiting Strategy - Karim Mane - NCAA Transfer Rules - Roster Outlook - Will the Big Ten...
93 min
104
How did Michigan miss on Josh Christopher and w...
Joshua Christopher shocked everyone by picking Arizona State over Michigan on Monday night. Brendan and Dylan recap what happened and then dive into what it means for Michigan's roster and recruiting moving forward.
58 min
105
Breaking down Michigan's recent roster movement
Brendan and Dylan react to the news that David DeJulius is transferring and discuss the uncertainty in the NBA Draft process for Isaiah Livers in a short mini pod. Among the topics discussed: - David DeJulius's season, fit elsewhere - Michigan's...
36 min
106
Even in quarantine, the pod must go on
Brendan and Dylan react to recent news and break down some roster decisions that have to be made for both Michigan and Michigan State. Among the topics discussed: - Xavier Tillman's NBA Draft decision - Michigan State's pursuit of a point guard -...
63 min
107
Pod-demic 2020: Unpacking these crazy times and...
Brendan and Dylan try to make sense of the situation after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament and forced America into self-quarantine. They discuss the scene in Indianapolis on Thursday and the impact on the college basketball...
77 min
108
90 minutes of postseason awards and Big Ten Tou...
Dylan and Brendan debate their picks for All-Big Ten honors and spend some time previewing this week's Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. Timestamps: (06:09) Big Ten Awards (01:08:21) Big Ten Tournament Preview
94 min
109
A Big Ten title on the line in the final weeken...
The final weekend of the regular season is here and Michigan State is playing for a Big Ten title. Brendan and Dylan preview this weekend's games -- Ohio State at Michigan State and Michigan at Maryland -- and break down the current state of both...
58 min
110
Previewing the final week of the regular season
Brendan and Dylan react to another exciting weekend of Big Ten hoops. The conversation ranges from Michigan's loss at Ohio State to Michigan State's win at Maryland before setting the stage for the final weekend of the regular season. Timestamps:...
64 min
111
A big week behind, a big weekend ahead for Mich...
March is almost here which means it is time for two podcasts per week. Brendan and Dylan recap Michigan's loss to Wisconsin and Michigan State's win over Iowa before previewing this weekend's big games. Timestamps: (01:40) Michigan-Wisconsin Recap...
60 min
112
Buying and selling Michigan, Michigan State and...
There are two weeks left in the regular season and everything is still is up for grabs. Brendan and Dylan buy and sell (no holds!) every team in the Big Ten. The conversation starts with Michigan and Michigan State before diving into title contenders...
80 min
113
On John Beilein exiting, Michigan rising, and M...
Brendan and Dylan react to reports that John Beilein could be leaving the Cavs, Michigan's recent surge and Michigan State's slide. Timestamps (04:03) John Beilein exiting (23:22) Michigan rising (46:39) Michigan State falling
73 min
114
Michigan takes down Michigan State as the rival...
Michigan finally figured out how to slow down Cassius Winston on Saturday. Brendan and Dylan discuss what Michigan's win means and big picture thoughts about both teams.
60 min
115
Michigan vs Michigan State Part II — Official p...
The rematch is here. Michigan and Michigan State are set to face off at the Crisler Center on Saturday afternoon. Brendan and Dylan sat down for an hour to discuss the state of both programs, the last matchup and what will impact Saturday's rematch....
63 min
116
A February look at the state of the programs
Michigan had a 2-0 week with wins over Nebraska and Rutgers while Michigan State dropped a road game at Wisconsin. Brendan and Dylan discuss where things stand for both programs with two important home games coming up on Tuesday before Saturday's...
76 min
117
Figuring out where Michigan goes from Zavier Si...
Michigan lost two home games and then Zavier Simpson was suspended. Where do the Wolverines go from here? We react to a busy news day and preview what this team looks like without Simpson before jumping over to Michigan State and some assorted...
63 min
118
Mapping out best and worst case scenarios for M...
Michigan State rolled over Wisconsin on Friday night and Michigan lost in Iowa City. Brendan and Dylan spend some time making sense of the first month of Big Ten play and outline best and worse cases for both teams. Timestamps: (03:30) Best and worst...
89 min
119
Breaking down life on the road and two losses
It is tough to win on the road in the Big Ten and Michigan and Michigan State both dropped games away from home on Sunday. Brendan was in West Lafayette and Dylan was in Minneapolis, they compare notes and discuss what went wrong for both teams on...
70 min
120
Our review of The Cassius Winston Show and MSU'...
Cassius Winston dominated Michigan again. We recap another brilliant performance by the Michigan State point guard and what the rivalry win means for Michigan State. Then we flip over to Michigan and try to make sense of what went wrong and what the...
61 min
121
The Official Michigan-Michigan State Preview Ed...
We don't have to wait until February this year, we get Michigan and Michigan State on January 5th. It is time for the game that this podcast was created for as the Wolverines head to the Breslin Center. Brendan and Dylan spend an hour and a half...
90 min
122
A new Big Ten power ranking heading into the Ne...
Big Ten basketball resumes on Thursday which means it is time for a Big Ten Power Ranking Draft. Brendan and Dylan roll through the conference from top to bottom and try to make sense of a league where 12 teams are 1-1.
68 min
123
The pod goes on the road, double dipping in AA ...
The podcast went on the road on Saturday to cover Michigan-Presbyterian and Michigan State-Eastern Michigan. The games weren't competitive but there was still plenty to discuss. Recording from the 100 section of the Breslin Center, Brendan and Dylan...
72 min
124
Understanding Michigan's loss to Oregon, and so...
Oregon won in Ann Arbor on Saturday in one of the most entertaining games of the weekend. Brendan and Dylan sort out what Michigan's home loss means and what to make of individual performances. On the back half of the podcast, the conversation dives...
75 min
125
A Michigan-Oregon preview for the ages
A mini mid-week pod to preview Michigan's Saturday afternoon game against Oregon. Among the topics discussed: -Oregon's matchup zone defense -Payton Pritchard vs. Zavier Simpson -Rebounding matchup vs. Oregon -Turning Zavier Simpson into a scorer...
49 min