Michigan Postgame Recap: Michigan Smokes Tennessee to reach Final Four

Following Michigan's decisive 95-62 victory over Tennessee to reach the Final Four, The Michigan Insider's Josh Newkirk and Samuel Webb broke down the Wolverines' dominant performance. They highlighted Michigan's strong defense, which limited the Volunteers to 24% shooting in the first half and fueled a 21-0 run. They also discussed Yaxel Lendeborg's impressive play, advocating for his recognition as the NCAA tournament's top player and countering Wally Sczerbiak's claim that Lendeborg is merely a good player on a great team. The conversation then turned to Elliot Cadeau's readiness to compete against elite point guards, as well as notable bench contributions from Trey McKenney and Rody Gayle. The episode continued with a preview of Michigan's Final Four matchup, considered by some to be the game of the year. It concluded with insights into the keys to victory and another conversation about Dusty May's coaching prowess and the importance of retaining him at Michigan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Michigan Postgame Recap: Michigan Smokes Tennessee to reach Final Four is an episode from The Wolverine247 Michigan Football Podcast.

This episode is 30:26 long.

This episode was published on Mar 30, 2026.

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