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A Michigan State-Duke autopsy, plus early season numbers from Michigan

Brendan and Dylan break down Michigan State’s big win at Duke and hit on some key takeaways including Aaron Henry’s growth as a playmaker, a potentially elite defense and how the center rotation could shake out after Julius Marble’s big night. Then they dive into Michigan’s 3-0 start and try to figure out what to […]

Brendan and Dylan break down Michigan State’s big win at Duke and hit on some key takeaways including Aaron Henry’s growth as a playmaker, a potentially elite defense and how the center rotation could shake out after Julius Marble’s big night. Then they dive into Michigan’s 3-0 start and try to figure out what to make of things as they stand now. The conversation hits on the starting center spot, lineup combinations, Franz Wagner’s slow start and what to watch for in a tough(er) test against UCF.

Listen to “A Michigan State-Duke autopsy, plus early season numbers from Michigan” on Spreaker.

Timestamps:
(2:55) Michigan State wins at Duke
(33:60) What to make of Michigan

Catching up with Michigan and Michigan State as the season hits the horizon

The first college basketball practices of 2020-21 are only a week away and we haven’t recorded a podcast for almost two months. After a long offseason break, Brendan and Dylan are back to talk college hoops. Today’s discussion hits on: – Scheduling in the pandemic era – Will Michigan or Michigan State host their own […]

The first college basketball practices of 2020-21 are only a week away and we haven’t recorded a podcast for almost two months. After a long offseason break, Brendan and Dylan are back to talk college hoops. Today’s discussion hits on:

– Scheduling in the pandemic era
– Will Michigan or Michigan State host their own MTEs?
– The latest on Chaundee Brown’s waiver
– Brendan’s recent conversation with Tom Izzo
– What will determine Michigan State’s ceiling?
– Joshua Langford’s health
– Who will start at center for Michigan State?

Listen to “Catching up with Michigan and Michigan State as the season hits the horizon” on Spreaker.
Timestamps:
(04:14) Scheduling, MTEs, COVID impact
(19:40) Michigan updates, Chaundee Brown
(32:01) Michigan State updates, Joshua Langford, rotation & more

Xavier Tillman is gone, Aaron Henry is back, and the Big Ten is all kinds of interesting

Brendan and Dylan break down the NBA Draft news across the Big Ten. Illinois and Iowa are the big winners of the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline while Xavier Tillman is heading to the NBA and Aaron Henry is returning to Michigan State. Listen to “Xavier Tillman is gone, Aaron Henry is back, and the Big […]

Brendan and Dylan break down the NBA Draft news across the Big Ten. Illinois and Iowa are the big winners of the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline while Xavier Tillman is heading to the NBA and Aaron Henry is returning to Michigan State.

Listen to “Xavier Tillman is gone, Aaron Henry is back, and the Big Ten is all kinds of interesting” on Spreaker.

Timestamps:
(3:28): Michigan State Draft Decisions
(34:22): Big Ten Thoughts

What Isaiah Livers’ return means to Michigan

Brendan and Dylan react to the news that Isaiah Livers is coming back to Michigan. They discuss what’s next in his development, what his return means for U-M’s other players (Brandon Johns at center!) and how Chaundee Brown would fit into the equation if he’s granted an eligibility waiver. Listen to “What Isaiah Livers’ return […]

Brendan and Dylan react to the news that Isaiah Livers is coming back to Michigan. They discuss what’s next in his development, what his return means for U-M’s other players (Brandon Johns at center!) and how Chaundee Brown would fit into the equation if he’s granted an eligibility waiver.
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The Belated Recruiting Episode

After a long delay, two lost podcasts and four commitments, the Moving Screen is finally back. Brendan and Dylan finally recorded a podcast about Michigan and Michigan State’s recent recruiting surges. The Spartans landed five-star commitments from Emoni Bates and Max Christie while Michigan is on the verge of landing three pledges in three weeks. […]

After a long delay, two lost podcasts and four commitments, the Moving Screen is finally back. Brendan and Dylan finally recorded a podcast about Michigan and Michigan State’s recent recruiting surges. The Spartans landed five-star commitments from Emoni Bates and Max Christie while Michigan is on the verge of landing three pledges in three weeks.

Listen to “The Belated Recruiting Episode” on Spreaker.

Among the topics discussed:
– What Emoni Bates means for Michigan State
– Will Emoni Bates ever play at Michigan State
– Why Max Christie is the ideal five-star recruit
– What’s next for MSU recruiting
– Breaking down Isaiah Barnes and Will Tschetter
– A look ahead at Kobe Bufkin’s upcoming announcement
– Juwan Howard’s changing recruiting philosophy
– Future Michigan recruiting targets

Timestamps:
(3:27): Michigan State Recruiting
(37:16): Michigan Recruiting

Breaking down Chaundee Brown’s transfer to Michigan and U-M’s scholarship count

Michigan added a commitment from Wake Forest transfer Chaundee Brown on Tuesday afternoon. Brendan and Dylan react to the news, break down his fit in Michigan’s system and discuss the latest on Nojel Eastern’s transfer situation. Listen to “Breaking down Chaundee Brown’s transfer to Michigan and U-M’s scholarship count” on Spreaker. The podcast is available […]

Michigan added a commitment from Wake Forest transfer Chaundee Brown on Tuesday afternoon. Brendan and Dylan react to the news, break down his fit in Michigan’s system and discuss the latest on Nojel Eastern’s transfer situation.

Listen to “Breaking down Chaundee Brown’s transfer to Michigan and U-M’s scholarship count” on Spreaker.

The podcast is available just about everywhere that you can listen to podcasts.

Emergency pod: Nojel Eastern is heading to Michigan

Nojel Eastern committed to Michigan less than an hour after we released our last podcast, so we hopped back on and discussed his transfer, fit at Michigan and more. Listen to “Emergency pod: Nojel Eastern is heading to Michigan” on Spreaker. The podcast is available just about everywhere that you can listen to podcasts. iTunes […]

Nojel Eastern committed to Michigan less than an hour after we released our last podcast, so we hopped back on and discussed his transfer, fit at Michigan and more.

Listen to “Emergency pod: Nojel Eastern is heading to Michigan” on Spreaker.

The podcast is available just about everywhere that you can listen to podcasts.

On Michigan’s transfer targets, the NBA Draft date, and Matt Painter unloading

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 Livers, and Matt Painters’ comments on Nojel Eastern and Matt Haarms transferring. Listen to “On Michigan's transfer targets, the NBA Draft […]

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 Livers, and Matt Painters’ comments on Nojel Eastern and Matt Haarms transferring.

Listen to “On Michigan's transfer targets, the NBA Draft date, and Matt Painter unloading” on Spreaker.
Timestamps:
(04:14) Michigan Transfers In & Out
(25:53) NBA Draft Deadline and Evaluations
(54:27) Matt Painter Unloads

The podcast is available just about everywhere that you can listen to podcasts.

Breaking down all the Big Ten’s NBA Draft decisions

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 that their decision will have on next year’s Big […]

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 that their decision will have on next year’s Big Ten season.

Listen to “Breaking down all the Big Ten's NBA draft decisions” on Spreaker.

The podcast is available just about everywhere that you can listen to podcasts.

Quarantine Mailbag: G League, transfers, 5-stars, Karim Mane, Big Ten & more

Brendan and Dylan answer listener questions for 90 minutes of mailbag discussion. Listen to “Quarantine Mailbag: G League, transfers, 5-stars, Karim Mane, Big Ten & more” on Spreaker. The conversation includes: – Coronavirus Impact – G League Contracts – U-M Recruiting Strategy – Karim Mane – NCAA Transfer Rules – Roster Outlook – Will the […]

Brendan and Dylan answer listener questions for 90 minutes of mailbag discussion.

Listen to “Quarantine Mailbag: G League, transfers, 5-stars, Karim Mane, Big Ten & more” on Spreaker.

The conversation includes:
– Coronavirus Impact
– G League Contracts
– U-M Recruiting Strategy
– Karim Mane
– NCAA Transfer Rules
– Roster Outlook
– Will the Big Ten be any good next year?

The podcast is available just about everywhere that you can listen to podcasts.