Michigan pulled off another impressive road win on Tuesday with a 91-80 victory over Purdue at Mackey Arena. Dylan and Eric discuss the win at Purdue and big-time performances by Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg and Elliot Cadeau. Then they flip over to Saturday’s game against Duke in Washington, D.C. — a battle of the two best defenses in college basketball.
The UM Hoops Podcast · Episode 238 · 1:12:34
Show notes
Michigan beat Purdue 91-80 at Mackey Arena, answering every Purdue run and never letting the lead drop below eight until the final minutes. Dylan and Eric credit Aday Mara's first-half dominance, Yaxel Lendeborg's versatility on both ends and Elliot Cadeau's shot-making, and they weigh whether the late turnovers matter.
They then preview Duke, the number 2 team in KenPom behind Michigan. They see a slog between the top two defenses, with Cam Boozer the central problem, a likely 1-through-3 switching plan on defense, and no obvious way for Michigan's guards to score against Duke's length. Both treat it as a low-stakes showcase.
- purdue
- duke
- aday mara
- yaxel lendeborg
- elliot cadeau
- switching
- cam boozer
- foul trouble
Worth hearing
28:45 · Cadeau, Cason and McKenney
“It’s the second huge game he’s had in the toughest venue on the road for a guy that everyone tried to sell in the offseason as potential problem in spots like that.”
Dylan Burkhardt
14:22 · Fatigue, Mara's foul trouble and TKR coverage
“I honestly think they win that game by like 15 or 20 points if he plays like a more normal amount in the second half just on its own”
Eric Shapiro
18:14 · Mara and Lendeborg standouts
“Mara was awesome in this game. And really, Mara, I think, is playing at a higher level maybe over like this month than he was 6, 8 weeks ago.”
Dylan Burkhardt
2:58 · Purdue win and answering every run
“Michigan has kind of developed that ability to play in these close games and figure out what it’s like and execute.”
Dylan Burkhardt
21:59 · Mara and Lendeborg standouts
“It’s such a luxury to have 3+ rim protectors on the backline, and that’s kind of the secret sauce to why this defense is so good.”
Eric Shapiro
Prediction1:03:20 · Swing factors and narratives
“I have no idea how Michigan scores, so I think get on the offensive glass.”
Dylan Burkhardt
42:28 · Duke's defense against Michigan's offense
“Michigan could come out and hedge every ball screen if they wanted to and they would just do it because it’s not like they’re just doing what they think is best for that game.”
Dylan Burkhardt
48:24 · Guarding Boozer and Duke's offense
“It’s the first player that Michigan has faced this year who is projected to be drafted ahead of Yax, right?”
Dylan Burkhardt
Prediction45:37 · Duke's defense against Michigan's offense
“I just think it’s a game that can rattle him a bit.”
Dylan Burkhardt
Chapters
- Purdue win and answering every run
- Offensive efficiency and turnover debate
- Fatigue, Mara's foul trouble and TKR coverage
- Mara and Lendeborg standouts
- Guard defense and Braden Smith
- Cadeau, Cason and McKenney
- Duke scouting report
- Duke's defense against Michigan's offense
- Guarding Boozer and Duke's offense
- Duke shooting and point guards
- Swing factors and narratives
Games discussed
- Michigan vs. Duke L 63-68
- Michigan at Purdue W 91-80
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41 repliesJoin the discussionDMB43
Haven’t listened but I’m sure @eric_shap was happy that Josh Schertz lost last night
Royalman10
For some reason this podcast really makes me wanna start a gofundme to go towards my caesars sportsbook gambling addiction (2 ads YAY)
Davis104
I’m going to listen to this podcast the same number of times Purdue set an illegal screen last
night
goblue8
Dame sarr being good stuff is interesting, duke fans seem pretty wishy washy on him, and it sounds like he could hit the portal. Seems like he could be a fit for what we will need.
ReegsShannon
In the one game I watched so far, he hit all his shots, but it was all catch and shoot or drive off close out. Stats are looking rough
Okay this last one is funny