The Michigan Insider

(Receorded 5/8/26) On the latest episode of Steady Droppin Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton look ahead to the next college basketball season now and discuss just how good Trey McKenney and Elliot Cadeau will be. They also recap the latest NBA playoff action and weigh in on whether Cade Cunningham is the NBA's MVP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special Sunday morning episode of Steady Droppin Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton preview Michigan's Elite Eight matchup against Tennessee. The conversation begins by recapping the Wolverines' Sweet 16 win over Alabama and their ability to adapt to different styles of play. They highlighted Michigan's second-half defensive dominance and Yaxel Lendeborg's continued assertiveness offensively. The discussion then turns to Tennessee, where the Vols' size and offensive rebounding prowess are profiled. Specific attention is given to the Vols' primary offensive weapons, point guard Ja'kobi Gillespie, and star freshman forward Nate Ament. Michigan's bench, led by Roddy Gayle Jr. and Trey McKenney, is cited as a key advantage in Daniel's prediction of a double-digit victory. If you have ground transportation needs, ride as the Michigan Football and basketball teams do, then ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of Luxury SUV's, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation today at www.goldenlimo.com, or call their team at 734-668-8282. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan secured a 95-72 victory over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16. Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg led the team with 25 points, while Aday Mara made a substantial impact by recording 16 points, five rebounds, five assists, and four of the Wolverines' nine blocks. Elliot Cadeau contributed 12 points, eight assists, and only two turnovers. Michigan's transition offense proved decisive, as evidenced by 20 team assists, and the defense was particularly effective against Billikens' standout Robbie Avila, who was limited to nine points on 3-for-13 shooting. Sam Webb, Josh Newkirk, and Alejandro Zungia (reporting live from Buffalo), emphasized Michigan's cohesiveness and athleticism, highlighting key momentum plays such as Lendeborg's transition dunk in the second half and the reverse alley-oop from Lendeborg to Mara in the first half. Michigan will face either Alabama or Texas Tech in the Sweet 16, with both potential opponents possibly missing key players due to injury or suspension. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Webb, Josh Newkirk, and Alejandro Zuniga analyze Michigan's 101-80 victory over Howard, highlighting standout performances by Morez Johnson Jr., who shot 8-for-8, and Aday Mara. They also commend Roddy Gayle for contributing 14 points off the bench. Michigan's offense, which scored 1.39 points per possession in the first half, improved in the second half, with a focus on interior scoring. The discussion addresses Yaxel Lendeborg's recent low usage, potential causes, his health, and strategies the coaching staff may use to encourage greater offensive aggression. They note Trey McKenney's developing midrange skills and conclude by emphasizing the importance of matching the opponent's intensity throughout the next tournament matchup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the biggest storylines they’re watching ahead of Michigan football beginning spring practices Tuesday. They open with a look at the offense, discussing the revamped wide receiver room, the high-potential offensive line, potential star freshman Savion Hiter, the development of rising sophomore Bryce Underwood and more. In the second half of the episode, they discuss the biggest question marks on Michigan’s defense, how some of the new transfers fit in, what a new defensive scheme might mean for roles on defense, the Wolverines’ effort to improve special teams and a new strength and conditioning coach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down the Michigan men's basketball team's record-setting regular season, which included a program record for wins, a Big Ten record for conference wins and the best road record in the Wolverines' history. They also look ahead to the postseason for Michigan. They open with a reflection on Michigan's 29-2 start, as they discuss the most impressive parts of the Wolverines' season so far. They then pick out games that were particularly emblematic of Michigan's dominance, and look at which players exceeded expectations the most. In the second half of the episode, they turn their attention to Michigan's postseason, discussing the biggest reasons the Wolverines can make a run, and the biggest potential hurdles Michigan must avoid. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's edition of Steady Droppin' Dimes with Sam Webb and Daniel Horton, the focus is on how Michigan basketball will adapt after the injury to LJ Cason, after seeing the Wolverines in the first contest without him, their 71-68 victory at Iowa. They also get into the Big Ten player of the year debate and discuss whether Yaxel Lendeborg will be the clear-cut winner. If you have ground transportation needs, ride like the Michigan Football team does, then ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of Luxury SUV's, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation today at www.goldenlimo.com, or call their team at 734-668-8282. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices