Michigan Basketball Insider - Michigan vs UCONN National Championship Preview (Part 2)

In the latest episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick preview the national championship game between Michigan and Connecticut. Tim begins by highlighting Michigan’s dominant interior defense and improved three-point shooting in its win over Arizona. He praises Aday Mara for significantly raising his draft stock, potentially into the lottery, and credits Elliot Cadeau’s defense as a key factor in the victory. Tim also notes Trey McKenney’s shooting has put the freshman on NBA draft boards. The discussion then shifts to the upcoming matchup with UConn, focusing on Danny Hurley's tactical strengths, Tarris Reed’s development, and Alex Karaban’s versatility. They address Yaxel Lendeborg’s knee and ankle injuries, and discuss strategies to protect him defensively, as well as the possible impact of Solo Ball’s foot injury for UConn. Although both expect a tougher contest than against Arizona, they predict a close Michigan victory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Michigan Basketball Insider - Michigan vs UCONN National Championship Preview (Part 2) is an episode from The Wolverine247 Michigan Football Podcast.

This episode is 32:05 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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