What we learned from Michigan's exhibition opener

Michigan played its first exhibition game of the preseason on Friday, falling to Cincinnati, 100-98. It was our first chance to see the new roster in action, or at least most of it. Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. didn't play, which left Michigan shorthanded in the frontcourt.Dylan and Eric discuss what we can still take from the shorthanded exhibition game, and what we shouldn't with thoughts on Elliot Cadeau, Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan's freshmen and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Basketball season is three weeks away. KenPom projections and preseason rankings are here and exhibition games are coming right up.Most importantly, the pod is back! To celebrate, Joe Jackson (@joejacksonCBB) joins the show to break down over/unders for every Big Ten team's conference win total.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Isaac Trotter from 247 Sports and CBS Sports joins the show this week to discuss Yaxel Lendeborg's decision to withdraw from the NBA Draft, his thoughts on watching him at the NBA Draft combine and the impact of his decision. Dylan and Isaac also run through the rest of Michigan's portal class and how the pieces might fit together in Ann Arbor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The transfer portal closed on Tuesday, which means it's time to review Michigan's roster as it currently stands. Dylan and Eric discuss the 11 players currently on the roster, from guards through bigs, focusing on roles, expectations and pressing questions for the upcoming year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dylan and Eric wrap up the season by revisiting over/under predictions from before the year began. Before they get into that, they dive into Michigan's transfer portal activity and discuss Elliot Cadeau and Morez Johnson Jr. committing to Michigan with Tre Donaldson, Sam Walters, Justin Pippen and Jace Howard hitting the transfer portal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time for the full preview of Michigan-Auburn. Eric joins Dylan to break down his film study and assess the matchup. The conversation starts with personnel, hitting on the pros and cons of Auburn's seven-man rotation, then moves into Auburn's offense and defense before wrapping up with some keys and rambling predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michigan is headed to the Sweet Sixteen! Dylan and Eric recap the win over Texas A&M, including key contributions from Roddy Gayle Jr. and LJ Cason, then they dive into some early impressions of the matchup with Auburn on Friday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michigan escaped an upset scare from UC San Diego on Thursday night to advance to face Texas A&M on Saturday. Dylan and Eric break down the win on Thursday, what worked and what didn't, and then look ahead to the matchup against Texas A&M (20:00), a team that will test the Wolverines in a lot of the areas they are vulnerable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The official preview pod is here. Dylan and Eric break down UC San Diego's offense, defense, and personnel and hit on key aspects of the game and potential swing statistics. Then, they wrap things up with some thoughts on how Thursday night will play out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michigan beat Purdue, Maryland and Wisconsin in three consecutive days to win the BIg Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. Dylan and Eric break down the weekend, discuss key contributors like Tre Donaldson, LJ Cason and Vlad Goldin and what it says about the program to turn things around after a tough close to the regular season. Then (53:00) they dive into the UC San Diego matchup with some early insights on what the Tritons do well, how Michigan might match up and more.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.