The UM Hoops Podcast
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. To support the show, subscribe to UM Hoops using promo code POD to save 33%.
Expectations under Mike Boynton Jr. and thoughts on the roster moving forward
Michigan removed the interim tag and made Mike Boynton Jr. its new head coach on a two-year contract. Dylan and Eric discuss the new deal, the roster retention pledges that Boynton has secured, expectations and the challenge of building out a new staff.
Jul 13
52 min
Emergency Pod: Dusty May to the Mavericks
Dusty May is off to the NBA to coach the Dallas Mavericks and Mike Boynton Jr. is reportedly going to be promoted to interim head coach to replace him. Dylan and Eric react to all the news, try to sort out why Dusty May is headed to the NBA (and how he probably always was), assess his legacy and then figure out what comes next and how this all plays out moving forward.
Jun 22
1 hr 7 min
Revisiting Over/Under Predictions and Summarizing the Season
Dylan and Eric look back at the preseason over/under prediction podcast and react to what they got right and wrong, and reflect on Michigan's National Championship season.
Apr 28
49 min
Emergency Pod: Michigan adds Moustapha Thiam; Mara and Johnson declare for NBA Draft
It was an eventful news day with Michigan adding a commitment from Moustapha Thiam and learning that Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. were declaring for the NBA Draft. Dylan and Eric recap the news, discuss Michigan's new frontcourt, and the current state of the roster after the NBA Draft deadline.
Apr 24
55 min
How Michigan won a National Championship
Dylan and Eric react to Michigan winning the National Championship on Monday night in Indianapolis. They discuss what it says about Dusty May and the program that he's put together and why Michigan is in such a strong position to build off of this early success. From there, they dive into some of the key pieces on the roster and roster-building decisions that Michigan and May made to get to this point.
Apr 8
1 hr 19 min
Michigan crushes Arizona + UConn Preview
Michigan dominated Arizona on Saturday night, cruising into the final with a comfortable win despite Yaxel Lendeborg's foul trouble and injury. Dylan and Eric discuss what happened on Saturday, and then dive into the UConn matchup (30:00) and what it will take for Michigan to cut down the nets on Monday night.
Apr 5
1 hr 10 min
Official Michigan-Arizona Preview
Dylan and Eric dive into the Michigan-Arizona Final Four matchup with thoughts on Arizona's offense, defense, personnel, and then keys and matchups that will determine the game.
Apr 2
1 hr 7 min
Michigan dominates its way to the Final Four and first look at Arizona
Michigan routed Tennessee to punch its ticket to the Final Four on Sunday in Chicago. Dylan and Eric discuss the win and why this is the story of a Final Four team, not a Final Four run. Then they dive into an early look at Arizona (49:00) ahead of the full preview podcast later this week.
Mar 30
1 hr 2 min
How Michigan beat Alabama and everything to know about Tennessee
Michigan flipped the switch on defense in the second half and Yaxel Lendeborg took over against Alabama to push the Wolverines into the Elite Eight. We break down everything that worked (and didn't) against Alabama, then dive into Michigan's Elite Eight matchup with Tennessee (24:30), one of the best rebounding and most physical teams that Michigan has played this season.
Mar 28
1 hr 8 min
Official Michigan-Alabama Preview
Michigan is headed to Chicago to face Alabama in the Sweet 16, which means it is time for a preview pod. Dylan and Eric preview Alabama's offense and defense, run through a brief personnel scout (33:00), then wrap up with keys to Friday's game (50:00).
Mar 25
1 hr 4 min
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