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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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
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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
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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
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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
108
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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Breaking down the Big Ten, one pick at a time
It is only December but there are Big Ten games to pick. Brendan and Dylan run through the conference and make picks for every remaining December conference game. The discussion ranges from individual matchups to big-picture opinions of the league's...
78 min
120
Two losses and lots of takes
Michigan and Michigan State fell flat in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. We break down what happened in both losses and what it means moving forward with Big Ten play around the corner.
(02:47) Michigan-Louisville Recap
(28:11) Michigan State-Duke Recap
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The megapod you’ve all been waiting for
Michigan won the Battle 4 Atlantis and Michigan State went 2-1 in Maui. After a long wait, we bring you the podcast that you've all been waiting for. We recap Feast Week for both programs before previewing this week's Big Ten-ACC Challenge matchups....
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Buying, selling and loving in the Big Ten
It is Big Ten week on the pod. Brendan and Dylan go through the conference and grade each team with a buy, sell or hold rating based on early-season results.
90 min
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A recap of Michigan-Creighton and a mega-previe...
It is Gavitt Games week and the Wolverines and Spartans are both participating this year. Michigan knocked off Creighton on Tuesday and Michigan State faces Seton Hall on Thursday. Brendan and Dylan recap Michigan's victory and preview a polarizing...
60 min
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2019-20 is underway and we have questions
Michigan's opening game against Appalachian State got interesting after a 30-5 App State run in the second half while Michigan State dropped its opening game to Kentucky. Brendan (from New York City) and Dylan (from Ann Arbor) react to last night's...
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Previewing opening night: Michigan State vs. Ke...
The offseason is over and college basketball is back. Brendan and Dylan preview Michigan State's matchup with Kentucky in the Champions Classic and dive into Michigan's first game under Juwan Howard against Appalachian State.
Timestamps:
(03:17) MSU...
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