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Michigan basketball is entering one of the most important seasons of the Dusty May era, and Charlie May gives fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Wolverines’ culture, preparation, scout team mentality, and expectations heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season.This episode is presented by The Leaders and Best at  @MichiganMedicine . There is a difference between and answer and Michigan Answer. To find your Michigan Answer visit www.michigananswers.orgHere are your chapter time stamps and titles:[00:00] – Intro & Michigan Medicine Spotlight Tim McCormick opens the 33rd episode of the podcast, celebrating Michigan's national championship season and introducing today's special guest.[02:21] – An analysis of Elliot Cadeau withdrawing his name from the NBA draft, solidifying Michigan's backcourt alongside Trey McKenney as one of the nation's elite duos.[03:45] – All-Time Greatest Michigan Backcourts Tim ranks his top three backcourts in program history, featuring legendary duos like Jalen Rose and Jimmy King, and Trey Burke paired with Tim Hardaway Jr.[05:25] – Early Bracketology & Opening Night Matchup vs. UConn A look ahead 172 days to opening night at TD Garden in Boston, where Joe Lunardi projects reigning champion Michigan as a No. 1 seed matching up against a loaded No. 2 seed UConn.[06:57] – Kudos to former Wolverines Duncan Robinson and Caris LeVert for their NBA playoff runs, and a status update on where the current roster is training before summer workouts begin in three weeks.[08:35] – Michigan Man Interview: Charlie May joins to discuss graduating with a communications degree and his upcoming transition down south to serve as a graduate assistant for the Georgia Bulldogs.[09:47] – Charlie breaks down the intricate, behind-the-scenes responsibilities of a scout team mimicking complex opponent sets (like Purdue and UConn) to prepare the starters during game weeks.[12:27] – Life as a Coach’s Son & Family Height Genetics: A lighthearted look at balancing a life revolving entirely around basketball at the dinner table, and solving the mystery of how Charlie reached 6'5" when his father Dusty isn't quite as tall.[14:22] – Charlie takes us onto the court as the clock hit zero, sharing a surreal "blackout" celebration moment with Morez Johnson Jr. and a special exchange with his dad.[15:54] – Charlie shares stories of early bonding moments in Ann Arbor, learning to fly fish at local golf course ponds and riding on Will Tschetter's bass boat.[17:03] – A walk down memory lane remembering the team's massive celebration when Charlie hit a corner three while up 30 against Tennessee, highlighting the genuine brotherhood of the squad.[18:24] – The status of the team's championship ink pact, including the story of Charlie getting his number 12 tattooed on his arm alongside Morez Johnson Jr.[19:21] – The Scouting Report on Dusty May's "Suns Games" An honest and comical scouting report on Coach Dusty May's current game during post-practice freshman scrimmages, affectionately dubbed the "Suns games."[20:51] – Looking Ahead: Charlie evaluates the raw athletic skill sets of redshirt freshman Ricky Liburd and Oscar Goodman, projecting them to step up into open roster spots next season.[22:35] – Charlie outlines the most vital concepts he'll take with him to the SEC, focusing on being process-oriented and the necessity of individual sacrifice for the greater good of the team.[25:13] – Tim and Charlie agree on the single loudest, most disorienting venue to play in across the conference.[26:39] – Closing Thoughts: Charlie reflects on what makes the Ann Arbor community a permanent home before Tim wraps up the off-season broadcast.Subscribe to Hail Media for more Michigan basketball coverage, exclusive interviews, player development breakdowns, Big Ten analysis, and insider conversations surrounding Michigan Wo