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Defend the Block 366 - Illinois Recap - B1G Champs!
Defend the Block
Published on 2/27/2026
Defend the Block
Published on 2/27/2026
The Wolverines secured an outright Big Ten Championship in style with an outstanding win at Illinois on Friday night. Brian and Terry react to the Wolverines' title-clinching performance before Brian heads into the locker room around the 8:45 mark, as Dusty May, Aday Mara, Morez Johnson Jr., and Yaxel Lendeborg share their thoughts. If you missed any of the broadcast, we share a full highlight recap of the 84-70 victory at the end of the episode!
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Michigan men's basketball has a talented freshman class getting acclimated to the program, and Brian Boesch visits with two of them on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Brandon McCoy Jr. discusses his commitment to the program during the Final Four, his journey to Ann Arbor, and some key aspects of his game. Then, around the 18:45 mark, Quinn Costello reflects on his decision to become a Wolverine, breaks down his strengths and areas of improvement on the court, and shares how his parents helped him reach college basketball. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/25/2026
On a bonus edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer, Jon Jansen sits down with two of the Wolverines' newly-elected captains. Defensive lineman Trey Pierce kicks off the episode, and running back Jordan Marshall stops by around the seven-minute mark. [ Transcript | Watch ]
Published on 8/21/2026
Jon reacts to the Wolverines' captain selections and the preseason polls during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, around the 26-minute mark, Jon sits down with a pair of Wolverines. First, wide receiver Jaime Ffrench details his path to Ann Arbor and expectations for the season. Then, offensive lineman Andrew Sprague discusses his offseason work and the camaraderie of the offensive line room. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/19/2026
Transfer center Moustapha Thiam is our guest this week on Defend the Block. Thiam discusses his decision to join the Wolverines, his unique basketball journey, and some early impressions of the program. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/18/2026
