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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%.

Latest episodes

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Michigan basketball (exhibition) season is here: expectations, the rotation and how this team will play

Dylan and Eric are back to turn the page to the 2026-27 season. They discuss expectations for this roster, Brandon McCoy Jr.'s injury, and the eligibility of Roddy Gayle

Oct 6
1 h 12 min

Isaac Trotter dives into five-in-five, Michigan's roster and the Big Ten

CBS Sports' Isaac Trotter joins Dylan to break down the five-in-five rule, Michigan's roster and the Big Ten at large. They dig into how five-in-five is reshaping the spo

Aug 20
1 h 03 min

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 th

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 rea

Jun 22
1 h 07 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. Dyl

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 pu

Apr 8
1 h 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 wha

Apr 5
1 h 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 th

Apr 2
1 h 07 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

Mar 30
1 h 02 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 everyth

Mar 28
1 h 08 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

Mar 25
1 h 04 min

How Michigan beat Saint Louis to advance to another Sweet 16

Michigan knocked off Saint Louis, 95-72, to punch its ticket to Chicago for another Sweet Sixteen appearance. Dylan and Eric discuss the win over Saint Louis, how effecti

Mar 22
45 min

Official Michigan-Saint Louis Preview

Michigan knocked off Howard on Thursday night and will face Saint Louis at 12:10 p.m. on Saturday. Dylan and Eric briefly recap the Howard game, then take a deep dive int

Mar 20
59 min

Making sense of the Big Ten Tournament and Michigan's NCAA Tournament hopes

Michigan beat Ohio State and Wisconsin in Chicago but fell short against Purdue. Dylan and Eric discuss the Big Ten Tournament performance, what went wrong against the Bo

Mar 17
1 h 07 min

Michigan sweeps Michigan State as Yaxel Lendeborg delivers a masterclass

Yaxel Lendeborg dominated on Sunday night, finishing with 27 points as Michigan capped its historic regular season with a second win over Michigan State. Dylan and Eric r

Mar 9
1 h 03 min

Michigan wins the Big Ten… but loses LJ Cason — now what?

Michigan clinched an outright Big Ten title with another impressive road win on Friday night at Illinois, but also learned that LJ Cason will miss the rest of the season

Mar 1
1 h 00 min

What happened vs. Duke and what it means moving forward

Michigan fell short against Duke in a big-time atmosphere in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night. Dylan and Eric break down how the rebounding battle decided the game, pro

Feb 22
51 min

Michigan conquers Mackey, sets sights on Duke

Michigan pulled off another impressive road win on Tuesday with a 91-80 victory over Purdue at Mackey Arena. Dylan and Eric discuss the win at Purdue and big-time perform

Feb 19
1 h 12 min

Can anyone stop Michigan? No. 1 ranking, three-big lineup, and everything to know about Purdue

Michigan heads into the biggest week of the season as the top team in the country after a comeback win at Northwestern and a blowout win over UCLA. The Wolverines are pla

Feb 15
1 h 17 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Dylan and Eric do a great job breaking down Michigan basketball. Stats driven and style of play breakdown on both sides of the ball. No hot takes here. Love it

dpahoops · Mar 2026

I listen to every podcast usually right when they come out. I work at most of the games as an usher and I understand so much more about what MI is doing from listening to this. I tell the other event staff workers what to look for😊. Keep up the great work.

Arthur’s grandma · Dec 2025

Great listen - Dylan and Eric provide in-depth and accessible information and analysis. The analysis fits well with the analytical approach that Dusty and coaches have brought to the program and playing style. And…subscribe to UM Hoops (and Hoops+)!

Griffweir · Dec 2025

This is the best place to get informed analysis of Michigan basketball. Dylan offers the perspective of a knowledgeable and objective fan.

Drowning Man · Dec 2025

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