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Welcome to the UM Hoops Podcast. We are back with a new show after over a year without a podcast. This isn't The Moving Screen or The Pindown; instead, it is a twice-weekly Michigan basketball podcast that will hit on Michigan, the Big Ten, and more. Monday episodes will be with Eric Shapiro of The Pindown, with mid-week episodes featuring a rotating cast of guests, including friends of the pod and others across the sport. In our first episode, we break down Danny Wolf, Vlad Goldin, and Michigan's plans to feature both big men in the 2024-25 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a month off, Dylan and Brendan go team by team through the conference to make sense of all of the portal chaos and attempt to make sense of where each roster sits -- while fully understanding that many of these takes will be irrelevant in a few days (or hours) as the portal continues to move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch joins the pod to discuss Ohio State's recent skid, Zed Key's struggles and injury, how Chris Holtmann keeps finding first-round talent, whether Holtmann is on the proverbial hot seat, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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:(02:06) Michigan (Isaiah Livers, 3-point defense, Jon Teske)(26:25) Michigan State (Rocket Watts, Malik Hall, ceiling)(45:01) Big Ten Race/Bubble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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(18:38) Michigan-Ohio State Preview(27:27) Michigan State-Iowa Recap(41:15) Michigan State-Maryland Preview(50:00) Big Ten drama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and bubble hopefuls.Timestamps:(04:19) Buy or sell: Michigan(19:10) Buy or sell: Michigan State(27:13) Buy or sell: Big Ten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.The conversation includes:- Brandon Johns Jr.'s growth since January- Is there any way for Michigan to slow down Cassius Winston?- What's going on with Jon Teske and Xavier Tillman?- Zavier Simpson's performance is everything for U-M- Picks and technical foul over/unders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 rivalry rematch.Timestamps:(02:02) Michigan- Brandon Johns Jr.'s big week- Zavier Simpson's return- Ohio State preview(39:37) Michigan State- What MSU's loss at Wisconsin means- Aaron Henry's struggles- Penn State preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 conference thoughts.Timestamps:(0:53) Where Michigan stands after Zavier Simpson's suspension(37:16) Michigan State picks up a road split(48:59) Big Ten grab bag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 case for Michigan State(28:21) Best and worst case for Michigan(01:00:56) Thoughts on the rest of the Big Ten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Sunday afternoon.Timestamps:(4:38) What's wrong with Michigan's defense? Other Minnesota takeaways(28:58) Michigan State falls apart at Mackey.(52:53) Big Ten quick hitters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach Osterman of the Indy Star joins the pod to discuss all things Indiana basketball. Can this team still reach expectations? What is the latest on Xavier Johnson and Race Thompson's injuries? Why is every season of Indiana basketball a roller coaster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Wolverines can do to address those issues.Timestamps:(01:23) Cassius Winston carries MSU(26:00) What's next for Michigan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 discussing the keys to Sunday's game, ball screen defense, positional matchups and more. Timestamps: (5:31) Big picture keys (ball screens & more)(32:49) Matchup Breakdowns(1:06:00) Cassius Winston vs. Zavier Simpson(1:23:00) Wrap up and picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 dive into big-picture thoughts about Michigan and Michigan State and a few recruiting updates. (02:31) MSU-EMU Quick Thoughts(06:01) UM-Presbyterian Thoughts(12:02) Hunter Dickinson, more U-M recruiting(33:51) MSU big picture(54:06) UM big picture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 into listener mailbag questions about Michigan, Michigan State and the Big Ten.Timestamps:(04:30) Michigan-Oregon Takeaways(32:32) Listener mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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-How to get Isaiah Livers more shots?-Picks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 14 teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.Timestamps:(04:06) Michigan wins the Battle 4 Atlantis(32:17) Michigan-Louisville Preview(46:43) What's going on with Michigan State?(01:10:56) Michigan State-Duke Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dylan and Brendan recap Michigan State's win over Michigan and Purdue's bounceback week before running through the latest on Iowa, Indiana, Northwestern and others. Then they are joined by a rare guest appearance on the pod as former Big Ten Associate Commissioner for Men's Basketball Rick Boyages joins to discuss officiating in the league (44:00), what goes into scheduling and assigning officials, coaching reactions, how it impacts the game and much more.Timestamps:(0:00): Big Ten thoughts on Michigan State, Michigan, Purdue, Indiana, Northwestern and Iowa(44:00): Rick Boyages on Big Ten officiating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Seton Hall team.Timestamps:(03:49) Creighton recap (Zavier Simpson, rebounding, offense, outlook)(27:22) Seton Hall preview (Myles Powell, is Seton Hall actually good?)(49:34) Quick Big Ten takes (Early season woes, Gavitt Games) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 games.(01:51) Michigan survives App State scare(22:29) Michigan State falls to Kentucky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 vs. Kentucky preview(36:27) UM vs. App State preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan and Dylan react to Michigan and Michigan State's secret scrimmages, open practices and exhibition games over the past week in the final offseason podcast of 2019. The Spartans rolled past Albion on Tuesday night while Michigan beat Detroit in a secret scrimmage last week and opened up practice on Monday. Michigan State topics discussed:(01:56) Aaron Henry's growth(07:14) Power forward by committee(16:19) Rocket Watts plays fastMichigan topics discussed:(22:10) David DeJulius stars in scrimmage(27:20) What to expect from Brandon Johns?(31:46) Reacting to Michigan's offensive and defensive looks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Inaugural Moving Screen Big Ten Draft. We invited three guests to help us draft the top 40 players in the Big Ten. Our guests:Zach Osterman, Indy Star (@ZachOsterman)Graham Couch, Lansing State Journal (@Graham_Couch)Jim Polzin, Wisconsin State Journal (@JimPolzinWSJ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan State lost its secret scrimmage against Gonzaga, 103–87. Brendan and Dylan try to make sense of what (if anything) the result means and what meaningful tidbits we can take from the scrimmage and then wrap things up with KenPom's initial preseason rankings for Big Ten teams.Among the topics discussed: - Michigan State's rotation (now and in the future)- Joshua Langford's health- Gonzaga dominating Michigan State in the paint- How will this MSU offense blend the old with the new?- What to expected versus KentuckyTimestamps:(05:44) Michigan State/Gonzaga Secret Scrimmage(41:32) Breaking down KenPom's preseason rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a big day in Ann Arbor on Thursday as Juwan Howard landed a commitment from Isaiah Todd, his first five-star recruit, and held Michigan Media Day. Brendan and Dylan share their thoughts on what Todd's commitment means for Michigan, how his game fits at the next level and what comes next before sharing some quick media day takeaways. Timestamps:(3:31) Making sense of Isaiah Todd to Michigan(39:35) Takeaways from Michigan Media Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan and Dylan answer listener-submitted questions on all things Michigan and Michigan State basketball. The conversation hits on Michigan and Michigan State recruiting, which players are most likely to under or overachieve, when Michigan State will lose its first game, who will recruit more McDonald's All-Americans and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan and Dylan discuss their preseason Big Ten picks and where the rest of the media went wrong in the official unofficial preseason Big Ten poll. The conversation runs through the conference from top to bottom with thoughts on all 14 teams before getting into conference awards and coaches on the hot seat.Timestamps:(3:20) Big Ten picks(1:02:22) Coaches on the hot seat(1:07:57) All-Big Ten awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With practice underway in Ann Arbor and East Lansing, we dive into some key early-season storylines in a combined episode of the podcast. The conversation ranges from Rocket Watts to Zavier Simpson and some insight from Brendan after a conversation with Phil Martelli.Among the topics discussed:(06:20) Impressions from Michigan State's first practice, Hauser waiver?(20:27) Rocket Watts, Malik Hall look legit(31:02) Xavier Tillman's growth path(40:53) Michigan starts with defense(50:38) How will Michigan's new staff work together?(57:10) The Zavier Simpson conundrum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dylan and Brendan sit down to discuss the wacky start to the Big Ten season, including Purdue's loss against Rutgers, what's going on with Illinois, which teams are contenders and much more. Then they go back to a tried and true Moving Screen staple with a preview discussion on Michigan at Michigan State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We debate the Big Ten's top 25 players list that ran on UM Hoops and Inside the Hall throughout the week. Brendan provides an outside perspective on the list and shares his opinions and disagreements. We hit on where Michigan and Michigan State players are ranked and who might be under and overvalued by year's end. Key players discussed include: Anthony Cowan, Kaleb Wesson, Nojel Eastern, Jon Teske, Giorgi Bezhanishvili, Nate Reuvers, Franz Wagner and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back at the John Beilein era one final time. We spent an hour and a half sharing our picks for best and worst wins, losses, moments, seasons and stories over the last decade of Michigan basketball. The conversation includes best road atmospheres, strangest environments, favorite buzzer-beaters, best game, worst loss and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After discussing the Spartans in-depth last week, we dive into the state of Michigan basketball this week. The discussion includes style of play, tempo, Isaiah Livers, Franz Wagner and what works best around Zavier Simpson. We wrap up with our floor and ceiling projections for Michigan in 2019-20. Among the topics discussed:(06:56) Style of play & tempo(20:18) What are realistic expectations for Isaiah Livers?(39:32) What does positionless mean to you?(46:43) Ceiling & floor projections for Michigan in 2019-20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan sat down with Tom Izzo for 2 and a half hours to discuss the 2019-20 Spartans. He wrote about that discussion in a story at The Athletic and we discuss some of the more interesting nuggets in today's podcast.Among the topics discussed:(06:02) Joshua Langford's shot selection, health and role(19:49) How Rocket Watts could change the rotation (and ceiling)(28:46) Malik Hall and the versatile list of options at the four(42:09) 65 shots per game! How will the Spartans play in 2019-20? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We cover all things Michigan State basketball recruiting. The conversation hits on Jalen Terry's summer, what prospects are priorities in the 2020 class and Michigan State's burst of offers to local class of 2021 targets. Michigan fans, don't miss our coverage of Michigan recruiting on Thursday's pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dive into all things Michigan basketball recruiting. Official visit season is around the corner and Juwan Howard has pushed the Wolverines into contention for several five-star targets. Does Michigan have a chance to land any of these top prospects? Who will take official visits to Ann Arbor for football weekends? We go over the board and share our thoughts.Don't worry Michigan State fans, a Michigan State recruiting episode is coming soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back with a second try after Brendan forgot to record our Monday pod. This week's episode focuses on Juwan Howard's first meeting with reporters since his introductory press conference followed by thoughts on Michigan State players at Moneyball. (1:47) Meeting Juwan Howard. His relationship with the media and his reluctance to discuss playing style. Thoughts on Isaiah Livers, Brandon Johns and Jon Teske and what's next for them under Howard. (43:03) MSU Impressions from Moneyball. Breaking down Gabe Brown, Marcus Bingham, and Julius Marble at Moneyball. Michigan State's endless flexibility at power forward. How to balance Joshua Langford versus an Aaron Henry breakout year. Is there such thing as over-utilizing Cassius Winston? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's Moving Screen podcast dives into Michigan and Michigan State's latest additions: Franz Wagner and Joey Hauser. We examine the ins and outs of both recruitments and how each prospect fits into their new program. Among the topics discussed:-Franz Wagner's official visit that almost wasn't-How Michigan turned his recruitment around-What type of impact can he have at Michigan?-Why Joey Hauser is heading to Michigan State-Michigan State is where Hauser wanted to be all along-Hauser's fit in Michigan State's offenseTimestamps:(02:46) Franz Wagner(29:10) Joey Hauser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We answer mailbag questions about Franz Wagner, Tom Izzo's successor, the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, breakout players, recruiting, pro prospects and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After weeks of podcasts about John Beilein, Juwan Howard, Michigan, and Michigan State, we focus on the Big Ten now that rosters are mostly finalized after the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline. We analyze each team and decide whether they will finish higher or lower than their current projection on barttorvik.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan and Dylan recap the best and worst moments of the 2022 calendar year in Big Ten basketball, taking time to stop and highlight some ridiculous moments along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been a quiet offseason for Michigan State but that's not always a bad thing. We (finally) spend some time discussing Michigan State's roster for 2019-20, make the case for the Spartans as preseason No. 1 and discuss Joey Hauser's fit.Then we get back to Michigan and examine Juwan Howard's early decisions on the job. Howard has selected his assistant coaches and extended his first scholarship offer. What do those decisions say about him as the man in charge?Timestamps:(01:09) MSU as preseason favorites(32:07) Scouting Joey Hauser's fit at MSU(37:51) Michigan assistant coaches(01:04:48) Howard's recruiting philosophy, first offer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juwan Howard was introduced in Ann Arbor today. We react to day one of the Juwan Howard era and dive into assistant coaching candidates and rumors. Timestamps:(00:49) Reacting to Juwan Howard's Introduction(22:58) Assistant Coaching Candidates and Rumors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juwan Howard is Michigan's new head coach. We try to make sense of the hire and what it means the product on the floor, recruiting, the program, assistant coaches, the Fab Five, and everything else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices