Big Ten Contender Draft with Joe Jackson

Michigan knocked off USC and UCLA in Los Angeles, proving it is a legitimate contender in the Big Ten race. Dylan and Eric recap the win over UCLA and what it says about the progress that Dusty May and his team have made in the first year. The conversation hits on Tre Donaldson's clutch shot-making, turnovers, run prevention and response, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Jackson (@joejacksonCBB) joins the pod for a Big Ten contender draft. Joe and Dylan draft their favorite conference title contenders to create a top-six in the league and discuss why each team could win the conference or why they might not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With non-conference play officially in the books, Dylan and Eric examine the Wolverines through two months and assess whether they can compete for a Big Ten title before going player-by-player through the roster to evaluate who has exceeded expectations individually. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dylan and Eric recap the loss against Arkansas, focusing on the defense. Then, they dive into more conversations about turnovers, rebounding, Danny Wolf, and the rotation before setting the stage for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma and answering mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan opened Big Ten play with a pair of victories this week, winning on the road at Wisconsin before escaping a late scare against Iowa. The Wolverines have matched their win total from last season and are off to a coveted 2-0 start in league play. Dylan and Eric discuss some key takeaways from both games, potential issues still looming, and what's most exciting about this team going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Waddell of Sleepers Media joins the podcast for a Big Ten vibe check. We discuss what we've learned about all 18 teams in the Big Ten through the first month of college hoops, who we are skeptical of, who we are encouraged by, and what we can't figure out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dylan and Eric recap Michigan's 2-0 week in Fort Myers with a conversation about Michigan's defense exceeding expectations, Danny Wolf's two-way impact, end of half situations, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for a mailbag pod! Dylan and Eric answer listener-submitted questions from the forum, Twitter, and Blue Sky to break down Michigan's 5-1 start and preview what's to come with six consecutive high-major games coming up next on the schedule. The conversation hits on lineup and rotation questions, offensive and defensive upside vs. downside, play calls and offensive style, the importance of transition, defensive stats to like, shooting versus turnovers, most important players and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dylan and Eric recap Michigan's win over TCU and discuss where things stand with Michigan right now. They dive into the turnover issues, what's working on defense, Roddy Gayle and Vlad Goldin's struggles, the deep rotation and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan opened the year with a blowout win over Cleveland State and then fell short against Wake Forest on Sunday. Dylan and Eric discuss the week that was, focusing mostly on the Wake Forest game and what worked, didn't work and what it means for the Wolverines moving forward. The discussion hits on Danny Wolf, Vlad Goldin, LJ Cason, defensive rebounding and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices