Episode Details

This week is too exciting to not come back with a BONUS Episode as the NUMBER ONE RANKED Wolverines SILENCED Mackey Arena with a statement win over the Purdue Boilermakers! The win sets up a MASSIVE showdown in D.C. with the renewal of the rivalry with the Duke Blue Devils! We cover it all on this episode of GO BLUE HOOPS! Tim gives the full analysis of the Purdue game & a detailed preview of the Duke matchup - it's all here! 〽️💙💛🏀Plus another Michigan legend-in-the-making joins the show - Tim's favorite player in the Big Ten - Morez Johnson Jr. Morez covers it all, including what's different about Michigan from Illinois, his post-game Dusty-interview-bombing (hehe...), how he plans to guard Cam Boozer and plenty more!Here are your chapter time stamps and titles![00:00] Host Tim McCormick sets the stage for a massive week in Michigan basketball, highlighting the Purdue win & the upcoming #1 vs. #3 matchup vs. Duke.

[02:10] Breaking down Michigan’s 91-80 victory over the Boilermakers, focusing on elite defense against Braden Smith & the team's exceptional 3-point shooting.

[03:59] The high impact of the Michigan bench and the future NBA trajectory of freshman Trey McKenney.

[05:04] Dusty May’s Leadership & The Yaxel Lendeborg Video:

[06:14] A look at the adjustments used to quiet Mackey Arena and the tactical success of the "drop coverage" with Aday Mara.

[07:44] Michigan star big man Morez Johnson Jr. joins the show to discuss the team’s 25-1 start and his personal development.

[09:59] Morez talks about competing daily against Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara and how that prepares them for game day.

[11:51] Morez reflects on the early statement wins in Las Vegas and the family-like bond within the Michigan locker room.

[13:42] Insights on tuning out hostile crowds and looking forward to the eventual return to Illinois.

[15:46] From Illinois to Michigan: Morez discusses the recruiting process with Dusty May & the differences he's noticed in the Michigan community & coaching staff.

[17:27] Statistical Improvement & Shooting Form: The technical changes that led to Morez's massive improvement in free throw & 3-point shooting.

[18:44] USA Basketball: Reflecting on winning gold in Argentina & Switzerland & how international play boosted his confidence.

[20:19] Family & Chess: The influence of his father, Morez Johnson Sr., & their shared interest in chess.

[21:42] Previewing the Duke Matchup: Morez’s defensive mindset heading into the battle with Cameron Boozer.

[26:01] Fast Break Questions: His first dunk, his favorite NBA players (Bam Adebayo & Giannis), & why he wears the number 21.

[29:10] Duke vs. Michigan: Previewing the showdown in D.C. between two probable #1 seeds.

[30:58] Key Matchups & Duke Scouting Report: Analyzing Cameron Boozer, Isaiah Evans, & Patrick Ngongba, & where Michigan holds the advantage.

[32:08] Battle of Tempo & Point Guards: Why the aggressive play of Elliot Cadeau & LJ Cason will be the deciding factor against Duke’s Caleb Foster.

[34:11] Size, Rebounding, & 3-Point Shooting: Technical keys to the game, including Duke’s shooting struggles and the critical "Magic Number" of 75 points.FOLLOW US FOR MORE MICHIGAN STORIES!Like & subscribe to the channel & join us on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/hailmediagroupInstagram: www.instagram.com/hailmediagroupLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/hail-media-group/TIkTok: www.tiktok.com/@hailmediagroupSubstack: https://hailmediagroup.substack.com/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/hailmediagroupHail 〽️ediaOur Stories.Our University.Our Team. #GoBlue #MichiganBasketball #DustyMay #TimMcCormick #HailToTheVictors #BigTenHoops #CollegeBasketballPodcast #michigan #michiganwolverines #wolverines #annarbor #universityofmichigan #HailMedia #adaymara #yaxellendeborg #ElliotCadeau #bigtenbasketball #bigtenconference #NimariBurnett #willtschetter #AntoineJoubert #TreyMcKe