Michigan Basketball Insider - Michigan heading to the Final 4; Will U-M vs Arizona winner win title?

Michigan Basketball Insider - Michigan heading to the Final 4; Will U-M vs Arizona winner win title?

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April 1, 2026 · 32 min

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The episode discusses Michigan's journey to the Final Four and analyzes their upcoming matchup against Arizona.

In the latest episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick discuss Michigan's journey to the Final Four, highlighting the team's dominant victory over Tennessee, and looking ahead to Saturday night’s matchup with Arizona. Tim praises Yaxel Lendeborg’s development into a versatile, clutch player, comparing him to past greats, and labeling him “the best two-way player in Michigan basketball history.” The conversation then turns to the matchup with the Wildcats, where they emphasize the importance of Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr avoiding early fouls to remain effective inside. Tim predicts a Michigan win, citing the team's physical dominance, transition game, superior three-point shooting, and notes the roles of Nimari Burnett and Roddy Gayle as potential deciding factors in the outcome. The episode concludes with a look at the other side of the Final Four bracket and a discussion about the best matchup for Michigan. 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

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