only 7 points in 9 transition possessions, which is well below their typical volume.
Wisconsin did a great job of controlling tempo (and scoring a lot).
Wisconsin did a great job of controlling tempo (and scoring a lot).
January 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
only 7 points in 9 transition possessions, which is well below their typical volume.
Wisconsin did a great job of controlling tempo (and scoring a lot).
Wisconsin did a great job of controlling tempo (and scoring a lot).
I probably undersold the first part some — which is mostly scheme. Wisconsin deserves a ton of credit for taking Michigan out of its base scheme.
From there, Michigan’s defensive execution the last ~15 minutes just wasn’t good enough.
From there, Michigan’s defensive execution the last ~15 minutes just wasn’t good enough.
People are going to talk about Wisconsin's threes, guarding a stretch 5, their pick & pop... and those were all factors, but Michigan lost that game because after it went to switching 1 thru 5, it miscommunicated switches all over the place and wasn't able to contain the ball
January 10, 2026 at 10:20 PM
I probably undersold the first part some — which is mostly scheme. Wisconsin deserves a ton of credit for taking Michigan out of its base scheme.
From there, Michigan’s defensive execution the last ~15 minutes just wasn’t good enough.
From there, Michigan’s defensive execution the last ~15 minutes just wasn’t good enough.
This is best illustrated by Michigan's (otherwise) elite 2-point defense
Michigan hasn't allowed an opponent to shoot over 47% on twos all season -- Wisconsin shot 56%
Wisconsin's bigs making 3s gave space for its guards to get downhill and finish at the basket & draw fouls
Michigan hasn't allowed an opponent to shoot over 47% on twos all season -- Wisconsin shot 56%
Wisconsin's bigs making 3s gave space for its guards to get downhill and finish at the basket & draw fouls
January 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM
This is best illustrated by Michigan's (otherwise) elite 2-point defense
Michigan hasn't allowed an opponent to shoot over 47% on twos all season -- Wisconsin shot 56%
Wisconsin's bigs making 3s gave space for its guards to get downhill and finish at the basket & draw fouls
Michigan hasn't allowed an opponent to shoot over 47% on twos all season -- Wisconsin shot 56%
Wisconsin's bigs making 3s gave space for its guards to get downhill and finish at the basket & draw fouls
People are going to talk about Wisconsin's threes, guarding a stretch 5, their pick & pop... and those were all factors, but Michigan lost that game because after it went to switching 1 thru 5, it miscommunicated switches all over the place and wasn't able to contain the ball
January 10, 2026 at 8:41 PM
People are going to talk about Wisconsin's threes, guarding a stretch 5, their pick & pop... and those were all factors, but Michigan lost that game because after it went to switching 1 thru 5, it miscommunicated switches all over the place and wasn't able to contain the ball
Whenever Morez Johnson enters the draft, he should compare himself to Isaiah Stewart at every opportunity
January 8, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Whenever Morez Johnson enters the draft, he should compare himself to Isaiah Stewart at every opportunity
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Game plan ➡️ in-game execution
"Guys, remember shot fakes. They're going to jump at everything in the paint. Our eyes have to be up. If you can finish, dunk on their head. If it's not there, shot fake it and go through them..."
"Guys, remember shot fakes. They're going to jump at everything in the paint. Our eyes have to be up. If you can finish, dunk on their head. If it's not there, shot fake it and go through them..."
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Game plan ➡️ in-game execution
"Guys, remember shot fakes. They're going to jump at everything in the paint. Our eyes have to be up. If you can finish, dunk on their head. If it's not there, shot fake it and go through them..."
"Guys, remember shot fakes. They're going to jump at everything in the paint. Our eyes have to be up. If you can finish, dunk on their head. If it's not there, shot fake it and go through them..."
Unsurprisingly. Good call
January 1, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Unsurprisingly. Good call
Diabolical timing for @kenpom.com to drop a new feature on the site — average 2-point attempt distance.
Michigan ranks 27th in average 2PA distance on offense and (unexpectedly) 1st on defense.
Michigan ranks 27th in average 2PA distance on offense and (unexpectedly) 1st on defense.
January 1, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Diabolical timing for @kenpom.com to drop a new feature on the site — average 2-point attempt distance.
Michigan ranks 27th in average 2PA distance on offense and (unexpectedly) 1st on defense.
Michigan ranks 27th in average 2PA distance on offense and (unexpectedly) 1st on defense.
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Michigan played at a ridiculously high standard in the three games in Vegas that seemed nearly impossible to continue.
They have somehow reached or surpassed that level in every game since.
They have somehow reached or surpassed that level in every game since.
December 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Michigan played at a ridiculously high standard in the three games in Vegas that seemed nearly impossible to continue.
They have somehow reached or surpassed that level in every game since.
They have somehow reached or surpassed that level in every game since.
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Michigan insiders trying to sound plugged in during the football coaching search
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Michigan insiders trying to sound plugged in during the football coaching search
Yeah they used two in the first 4 mins of the 2nd half and another around the 2 minute mark so they were out. Can’t challenge without a TO
December 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Yeah they used two in the first 4 mins of the 2nd half and another around the 2 minute mark so they were out. Can’t challenge without a TO
Bennett Stirtz was responsible for a ton of defensive breakdowns in the 2nd half and Simon called it out tactfully. Hope he’s on air more.
December 12, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Bennett Stirtz was responsible for a ton of defensive breakdowns in the 2nd half and Simon called it out tactfully. Hope he’s on air more.
That Iowa-Iowa State game was super fun and a tactical chess match.
Miles Simon is a fantastic color commentator. I can’t remember watching one of his games. He was correctly calling out everything happening in real time and adding insightful analysis on top of it.
Miles Simon is a fantastic color commentator. I can’t remember watching one of his games. He was correctly calling out everything happening in real time and adding insightful analysis on top of it.
December 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
That Iowa-Iowa State game was super fun and a tactical chess match.
Miles Simon is a fantastic color commentator. I can’t remember watching one of his games. He was correctly calling out everything happening in real time and adding insightful analysis on top of it.
Miles Simon is a fantastic color commentator. I can’t remember watching one of his games. He was correctly calling out everything happening in real time and adding insightful analysis on top of it.
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Podcast: Villanova no match for Michigan as Wolverines dominate again umhoops.com/2025/12/11/p...
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But Cason’s original man stays with him, too. Cadeau sees this, quickly inbounds to Morez and sprints to the front of the rim.
Great pass from Morez for the easy bucket.
Great pass from Morez for the easy bucket.
December 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
But Cason’s original man stays with him, too. Cadeau sees this, quickly inbounds to Morez and sprints to the front of the rim.
Great pass from Morez for the easy bucket.
Great pass from Morez for the easy bucket.
That brings us to last night. Villanova had the set well-scouted.
The inbounder defender — Lewis — switches onto Cason as he cuts off the screens to prevent the corner 3.
The inbounder defender — Lewis — switches onto Cason as he cuts off the screens to prevent the corner 3.
December 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
That brings us to last night. Villanova had the set well-scouted.
The inbounder defender — Lewis — switches onto Cason as he cuts off the screens to prevent the corner 3.
The inbounder defender — Lewis — switches onto Cason as he cuts off the screens to prevent the corner 3.
Here’s the same set for a McKenney three vs. Middle Tennessee.
Michigan has run this for Nimari Burnett, too.
Michigan has run this for Nimari Burnett, too.
December 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Here’s the same set for a McKenney three vs. Middle Tennessee.
Michigan has run this for Nimari Burnett, too.
Michigan has run this for Nimari Burnett, too.
Michigan loves this “box” baseline out of bounds set to generate a 3 in the strong side corner.
Here’s Trey McKenney running off screens for a 3 vs. Rutgers.
Here’s Trey McKenney running off screens for a 3 vs. Rutgers.
December 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Michigan loves this “box” baseline out of bounds set to generate a 3 in the strong side corner.
Here’s Trey McKenney running off screens for a 3 vs. Rutgers.
Here’s Trey McKenney running off screens for a 3 vs. Rutgers.
Why a play last night vs. Villanova shows Michigan’s high IQ, unselfishness, and the X’s and O’s chess match happening throughout games.
Let’s break it down 🧵:
Let’s break it down 🧵:
December 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Why a play last night vs. Villanova shows Michigan’s high IQ, unselfishness, and the X’s and O’s chess match happening throughout games.
Let’s break it down 🧵:
Let’s break it down 🧵:
Michigan is now favored to win every game this season on @kenpom.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Michigan is now favored to win every game this season on @kenpom.com
Rutgers is not good, but one thing they’ve been great at is two-point defense. Rutgers has held opponents to 45% on twos this season. They’ve played Purdue, Tennessee, and Notre Dame and limited all 3 to under 53%.
Michigan shot 71% on twos in the 1st half.
Michigan shot 71% on twos in the 1st half.
December 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Rutgers is not good, but one thing they’ve been great at is two-point defense. Rutgers has held opponents to 45% on twos this season. They’ve played Purdue, Tennessee, and Notre Dame and limited all 3 to under 53%.
Michigan shot 71% on twos in the 1st half.
Michigan shot 71% on twos in the 1st half.