Winning the Big Ten is hard in any season. This season, we're in a pandemic, and the B1G may be the best league EVER.
It's an absolute honor to call games for
@umichbball
. I'm so thankful for the memories to this point and even more thankful that this team isn't done yet
#GoBlue
I'm thankful that
@babydavis51
was willing to reflect on his
@umichbball
career on this week's edition of "Defend the Block." Here's Austin on his stay/leave decisions over the last two years...
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Some professional news...thanks to
@umichbball
and
@IMGAudio
for trusting me with this incredible opportunity to be the radio play-by-play broadcaster for Michigan men’s basketball!
If you listened to our
@UMichFootball
coverage this season (or any season since 1987), this man is the reason you heard it. Our engineer Tony Butler is a legend, and we are so fortunate to have him as the MVP of our crew.
Defend the Block - Elite Eight Preview!
+
@H_Dickinson24
on Sunday's
@umichbball
win and the prep for Tuesday
+ UCLA broadcaster
@joshlewinstuff
on the Bruins
Hunter's plan for the late tipoff? Two naps!
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What a performance and season from
@umichwbball
. This program has been steadily climbing in recent years, and this one felt like a breakout. Excited to see what
@KBA_GoBlue
and this team has in store next season and beyond.
#GoBlue
Last night was surreal. Incredible work by
@UMichAthletics
to put together a classy, impactful pregame ceremony. And thanks to the players and coaches on both sides, who treated the state to an incredible game when so many needed a bit of normalcy.
#GoBlue
#SpartanStrong
+ Senior Night
+ A chance to win a Big Ten title
+ The rivals are in town
It’s going to be a fun one here tonight for
@umichbball
. Here are today’s Keys to the Game, presented by
@absopure
.
#GoBlue
Honored to fill in on the
@DetroitPistons
Radio Network tonight. Pistons/Spurs at 7 from LCA. Listen on
@971theticketxyt
or the Audacy App. Thanks to all involved for the incredible opportunity!
I'm pumped to share my chat with
@Ayeyoomike__
on this week's edition of Defend the Block.
Here's a snippet, as Mike discusses his favorite memories from the
@umichbball
season. His description of the 15-assist masterpiece vs. Maryland is great.
Full episode out Wednesday.
We have gotten plenty of requests for Saturday’s
@UMichFootball
radio broadcast, so we have posted the archive on our podcast feed.
Enjoy the final Big House broadcast from
@jimbrandstatter
and Dan Dierdorf…they went out on top!
#GoBlue
Tomorrow on "Defend the Block":
@PhilMartelli
's offseason observations on
@umichbball
...from a boat!
Thanks to the Godfather for always being willing and able to help. A quick preview is below.
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From
@ohiou
and the great
@thodson
connecting us, to five years living together in Winston-Salem, to supporting each other from opposite parts of the country at two amazing universities, to the national title game.
See you in Houston,
@Castricone
! So proud to call you a friend.
I'm thankful that
@CoachDustyMay
spent some time with me following his introductory press conference.
Hear our full conversation (with a bunch of questions that weren't asked at the presser) on Defend the Block:
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2020 has dealt us all some unique challenges, but I’m fired up about this tweak.
@terrymills_
and I will be calling
@umichbball
road games from the Big House this season. I promise this will be the only time we rock red and green in here.
On the air now. Happy holidays!
#GoBlue
An honor to fill in for
@ShepMatt
and work with
@terrymills_
for today’s
@umichbball
game on 950 WWJ, 1050 WTKA, TuneIn, Sirius 134, XM 196. Tip-off at 4p
Then, a quick turnaround to get ready for Michigan-OSU in studio with
@jimbrandstatter
, Dan, Doug and
@JonJansen77
tomorrow!
It was great to catch up with
@cbrownballin935
on today's Defend the Block podcast. Chaundee talks about his NBA Draft prep and reflects on last season.
Here's Chaundee on his decision to join
@umichbball
.
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It’s moving day. I’m so excited to get to Ann Arbor, but moving away from Winston-Salem is hard. I have fallen in love with this beautiful city and all the amazing people I’ve met here. Can’t wait to visit frequently.
I’m honored and blessed that
@umichbaseball
and
@IMGAudio
have trusted me to broadcast for the Wolverines at the College World Series.
Our first broadcast is Saturday at 1:50pm ET against Texas Tech. Here’s to a two-week stay in Omaha!
#GoBlue
A great new episode of In the Trenches just dropped...
+
@JonJansen77
1-on-1 with
@Coach_SMoore
+ Jon, Doug Karsch, and I break down the hire and Coach Moore's press conference
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We’re underway with our Elite Eight coverage of
@umichbball
!
Regardless of result, this is our final remote broadcast. There are so many people who helped make these broadcasts possible. Incredibly thankful for all of them.
Let’s get this win and head down to Indy!
#GoBlue
Great to be back for another season of
@umichbball
with these awesome teammates - the National Champ
@terrymills_
, the legend Tony Butler, and the outstanding (not pictured)
@r_joyce34
in studio. We’re live for an exhibition against Northwood!
About to start the most exciting assignment of my career! I’ll be filling in for
@ShepMatt
and calling all of Michigan’s B1G/NCAA Tournament games with
@terrymills_
.
Thanks to
@umichbball
and
@IMGAudio
for trusting me with this. I’m pumped about the coverage we have planned!
For more on today's win, check out the latest edition of Defend the Block...
+ Analysis from
@terrymills_
and me
+ Interviews with Franz Wagner,
@iamzebjackson1
, and
@JuwanHoward
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This clip from
@J5immons
stuck with me. Normally, when a program has the type of season
@umichbball
had, the staff changes in some way (and, at times, significantly).
Michigan didn't have to worry about that. Here's Jaaron's theory on why that was the case...
A look at our road game set-up here at the Big House. Plenty of room for everyone to stay safe and broadcast a
@UMichFootball
win!
So many people helped get us to this point. Truly a team effort. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s broadcast!
#GoBlue
It's awesome to hear
@umichbball
players talk about their teammates.
I asked Franz about several guys...here he is on Eli's effect on the rest of the team.
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From 5 years as roommates in Winston-Salem, NC, to the 5th floor of the Big House for a primetime matchup!
So great to see one of my best friends this weekend…The Voice of the Huskies,
@Castricone
. I hope the Huskies win out starting next week!
#GoBlue
+ 5 straight Sweet 16’s
+ 23-9 in the NCAA Tournament since 2013
+ 3 straight wins when trailing at the half
+ From the last bye to the Round of 64 to the first team to punch their ticket to San Antonio
#GoBlue
Incredibly thankful for an awesome play-by-play opportunity to fill-in on Duke’s basketball broadcasts over the next two nights.
7pm games both today at tomorrow. Easiest way to listen: download the (free and easy to use)
@TuneIn
App and search Blue Devil IMG Sports Network.
We have another great edition of "Defend the Block" out today...
+
@_flyyt
checks in from Indy
+ FSU broadcaster
@gened01
previews the Seminoles
Here's Terrance on the impact Isaiah Livers is still having on
@umichbball
despite his injury.
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Huge episode of Defend the Block this week...
+
@umichbball
freshman
@Isaiahbarnes_
on his wild recruiting process
+ Former Wolverine
@JonTeske
on his quest to reach the NBA.
Quick teaser below...full episode here:
Great podcast coming up tomorrow...
+ New
@umichwbball
assistant
@CoachMoore33
+
@umichbball
fan favorite
@baird_cj
I asked CJ what he remembered from his 2018 Sweet 16 three. Before the shot? Everything. After the shot? Nothing.
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A well-balanced win for
@umichbball
over Toledo...
+ 5 players with 12+ points
+ 7 players with 7+ points
+ 58% shooting
We break it down and discuss the potential impact of Austin Davis' injury on Defend the Block...
#GoBlue
Unfortunately, COVID has put me on the bench for tomorrow’s Michigan-MSU broadcast. The timing is rough, but I’m thankful to have only mild symptoms.
My good friends
@terrymills_
and Tim Bickford will deliver a great broadcast. Can’t wait to follow along.
#GoBlue
I'm always thankful for the time that
@H_Dickinson24
gives us on the radio and the podcast. Hear from the returning
@umichbball
star about his big decision on the latest episode of Defend the Block.
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Defend the Block is loaded this week...
+ Reaction to Hunter Dickinson's return to
@umichbball
+
@daniellerauchy
on becoming a
@umichwbball
captain
+
@NunezAdrien
on his growth as a player and as a social media influencer.
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For the first time in 30 days,
@umichbball
will play a game inside Crisler Center! The Wolverines kick off a HUGE week against the surging Scarlet Knights.
Here's my Rutgers chart for tonight's
@LearfieldAudio
broadcast. Hope you can join us starting at 8:30pm
#GoBlue
My first time at the Big House. What a view from the home radio booth.
We are live on
@WWJ950
with the
@BCBSM
Tailgate Show...network-wide coverage starts at 6:30pm
We're back from Anaheim earlier than we hoped. However, I'm so grateful for the last few weeks with
@umichbball
. This run was the highlight of my career. A sincere thank you to Coach Beilein, his players/staff, the support staff, our radio crew and all who listened on
@IMGAudio
Incredibly fortunate to be on this radio team.
@umichbball
’s Big Ten Tournament run begins at 12pm ET, 11am CT on
@WWJ950
and along the Michigan Sports Network from
@LEARFIELDAudio
.
Defend the Block is out! I react to Franz's decision and talk with
@Ayeyoomike__
about...
+ NBA Draft prep
+
@umichbball
's magical season
+ advice for future Wolverines
+ becoming a fan favorite (tease below)
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Tremendously proud of my last 3 assistants in MiLB, all of whom advanced to a lead position. Scott, Joe and David deserve all the success that they have experienced in the baseball world.
I'm lucky to call them my friends. Great to have them all in town today!
JJ McCarthy led Michigan to the national championship victory. He made a promise last year to do it.
“The only reason I said that last year was because I knew the team that was coming back. This is such a special group,” he told
@wxyzdetroit
postgame.
Get to know two of the newest members of the 〽️🏀 family -
@cbrownballin935
and
@leigha32brown
- on today's episode of Defend the Block.
Here's a snippet from Chaundee's interview, where he discusses the meaning of his first college offer.
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Great to visit with Terrance Williams II and
@JuwanHoward
after
@umichbball
's win over UCF tonight.
If you missed the game, get your 20-minute recap right here on our postgame edition of Defend the Block.
#GoBlue
What a joy to catch up with
@coachjaysmith45
on today's edition of Defend the Block. Here's a snippet, as he describes
@JuwanHoward
's relationship-based coaching style.
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What a week!
@umichbball
caps it off with a dominant victory over Gonzaga in the championship game.
FWIW, the last two teams to win this tournament went on to win another tournament later that season (Villanova, Virginia). Here's hoping that trend continues...
#GoBlue
We’re live from Houston! Listen to our coverage on
@WWJ950
and the
@varsity
Network App now, and on the rest of our
@LEARFIELDAudio
stations starting at 6:30pm ET. Kick at 7:45pm.
Beyond thrilled for one of my best friends.
@Castricone
is one of the most selfless people I have ever met, and he dives in 10000% to whatever he does. Hearing the emotion pour out of him in this moment is amazing. He worked so hard for an opportunity like this, and he nailed it!
Really enjoyed my conversation with Brandon Wade (
@bkbuckets_2
) on today's episode of Defend the Block.
Brandon talks about his focus on mental health, and this clip really struck me. Hope you'll check out the entire discussion with the Ann Arbor native:
Overwhelmed with all those who were listening tonight. What a blessing to call that game. Here's to exactly one more broadcast tomorrow night...
Jumping on
@SXMCollege
Channel 84 in about 5 minutes to talk about tonight's
@umichbaseball
win.
#GoBlue
✅: Omaha
✅: Scorecard
✅: Equipment
Ready for
@umichbaseball
and Florida State, with the winner advancing all the way to Friday.
Coverage starts at 6:50pm ET on WTKA in Ann Arbor, TuneIn and
#GoBlue
The calm before the storm…
The Game is here. Pregame at 9am on
@WWJ950
and the Varsity Network App. All other stations begin their coverage at 11am.
#GoBlue
Derrick Walton, Jr., and Zavier Simpson's performances in the Big Ten Tournament were tough acts to follow.
Mike Smith was able to match them...if not exceed them...at that point guard spot.
On to Saturday!
#GoBlue
Last night: 🏀
This morning: 🏈
Great to be in beautiful College Park for
@UMichFootball
’s matchup with Maryland.
Tailgate show on
@WWJ950
: 9am
Network-wide pregame on
@IMGAudio
: 11am
Kickoff: 12:06pm
Our game-by-game previews for
@UMichFootball
continue on "In the Trenches" this week, as we broke down Washington with the Voice of the Huskies, Tony
@Castricone
...one of my best friends and a former member of the Michigan radio network!
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Honored to be part of
@IMGAudio
’s coverage of the SEC Tournament
@SEC_Radio
! I’ll have the call of the nightcap tonight - South Carolina and Ole Miss.
You can listen on Sirius/XM 84 or the SEC Radio Network TuneIn channel:
The great
@BFQuinn
joined me on Defend the Block this week to discuss Hunter Dickinson's return to
@umichbball
, some of the key NBA Draft/portal decisions still to come, and a little golf!
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Today's Defend the Block is out! It was great visiting with
@CoachMoore33
, who believes
@umichwbball
is a great fit on and off the floor.
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Fired up!
@terrymills_
and I are heading to the new WSU Fieldhouse for the
@umichbball
exhibition.
How to listen...
- 1 of our 30
@LearfieldAudio
affiliates, including 950 AM in Detroit.
- The new (and awesome) Varsity Network App.
-
A look at WSU...
We just finished our best month EVER on MGoBlue Podcasts. Really thankful for the amazing
@UMichAthletics
fan base, and to work with
@JonJansen77
.
Let's get October started right with my favorite episode each week. We preview Saturday's game in about 10 minutes ⬇️
It was great catching up with
@_iggy_braz
on this week's edition of Defend the Block! He discusses his NBA journey, reflects on his time with
@umichbball
and so much more.
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This week on Defend the Block:
+
@lukekwilson3
reflects on his
@umichbball
career
+ An introduction to new
@umichwbball
assistant
@ValerieNainima
Here's a snippet, as Luke details his unique journey to AA, with help from Tad Boyle.
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Anxious for tonight's
@umichbball
game? Need some help staying awake for the late start? Our last two episodes of "Defend the Block" are perfect...an FSU recap, and a UCLA preview.
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