Dylan and Eric react to Michigan’s first two big tests: the loss to UConn in Boston and Wednesday night’s win over Marquette. They discuss the defense’s impressive showing against the Golden Eagles, Elliot Cadeau’s big game, Trey McKenney’s early struggles, Quinn Costello’s two-way impact and JP Estrella’s production.
The UM Hoops Podcast · Episode 260 · 1:18:42
Show notes
Dylan Burkhardt and Eric Shapiro open with Michigan's 84-70 win over Marquette after the UConn loss, starting with the defense, the sideline traps on Nigel James and the bigs' schemes. They move to Elliot Cadeau, JP Estrella, Moustapha Thiam's offense and Quinn Costello. Trey McKenney's shot selection, the thin bench and injuries follow, then a William & Mary and Villanova preview.
- defense
- rotation
- bench depth
- injuries
- shot selection
- marquette
- uconn
Worth hearing
8:09 · Defense and rim protection against Marquette
“He’s the guy who can make this be a top 10 defense in the country or top 50, whatever the upside is because he is that rim protector.”
Eric Shapiro
4:54 · Defense and rim protection against Marquette
“I think you probably have to start on the defense as the big takeaway from this game because like you say, I think from the opening tip you could see the effort, the intensity, the execution.”
Dylan Burkhardt
36:58 · Elliot Cadeau's game
“Like he is the straw that stirs the drink offensively and he’s imperative.”
Eric Shapiro
36:27 · Elliot Cadeau's game
“I think this was a really good sign to see him play this kind of game.”
Dylan Burkhardt
43:20 · JP Estrella and Thiam's offense
“I think I honestly think he’s a better roller and sort of like rim pressure guy than Thiam right now.”
Dylan Burkhardt
50:23 · Quinn Costello's offensive impact
“I think he is a really good shooter. Like I have no reason to not trust his shooting.”
Dylan Burkhardt
1:09:46 · Bench depth and injuries
“Like those guys are going to get in foul trouble to, you know what I mean?”
Eric Shapiro
Chapters
- Marquette win sets a baseline
- Defense and rim protection against Marquette
- Trapping Nigel James
- Rebounding, fouls and Costello's defense
- Thiam, Estrella and defensive schemes
- Elliot Cadeau's game
- JP Estrella and Thiam's offense
- Quinn Costello's offensive impact
- Trey McKenney's struggles
- Bench depth and injuries
- William & Mary and Villanova ahead
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Games discussed
- Marquette at Michigan W 84-70
- Michigan vs. UConn L 77-85
- William & Mary at Michigan Nov. 15
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