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Defend the Block 277 - Xavier Recap
Defend the Block
Published on 11/28/2024
Defend the Block
Published on 11/28/2024
The Wolverines rolled Xavier 78-53 on Wednesday night to win the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Brian and Terry react to an outstanding performance by the Maize and Blue before our interviews segments, which begin around the 11-minute mark. Dusty May, Will Tschetter, Nimari Burnett and Vlad Goldin break down the key components to the championship-clinching win.
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Brian visits with former Head Coach Dusty May, who details his decision to leave Ann Arbor for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, reflects on last year's run to the national championship, and shares why he believes Michigan will succeed under Mike Boynton Jr.
Published on 8/11/2026
Earlier this week, Michigan announced the final assistant coach for the men's basketball staff, and he joins Brian this week on Defend the Block. Dylan Murphy discusses his decision to accept the role here in Ann Arbor, reflects on his unique journey through the coaching ranks, and shares his early thoughts on the program's culture and roster. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/4/2026
We get to know the newest member of the men's basketball coaching staff on this week's show. Assistant coach Mike Martin discusses his decision to accept the position at Michigan, the items he has attacked since arriving in Ann Arbor, and his early impressions of the program. [ Transcript ]
Published on 7/28/2026
David and Meredith Kaplan Men's Basketball Head Coach Mike Boynton Jr. is our guest this week on Defend the Block. Boynton details the early days in his new role, describes the process of retaining most of the roster, and shares some early observations from the team's summer workouts. [ Transcript ]
Published on 7/21/2026
