Michigan Silences Mackey, DUKE Preview, Special Guest Morez Johnson Jr.! GO BLUE HOOPS Ep. 17 〽️

Описание: This week is too exciting to not come back with a BONUS Episode as the NUMBER ONE RANKED Wolverines SILENCED Mackey Arena with a statement win over the Purdue Boilermakers! The win sets up a MASSIVE showdown in D.C. with the renewal of the rivalry with the Duke Blue Devils! We cover it all on this episode of GO BLUE HOOPS! Tim gives the full analysis of the Purdue game and a detailed preview of the Duke matchup - it's all here! 〽️💙💛🏀

Plus another Michigan legend-in-the-making joins the show - Tim's favorite player in the Big Ten - Morez Johnson Jr. Morez covers it all, including what's different about Michigan from Illinois, his post-game Dusty-interview-bombing (hehe...), how he plans to guard Cam Boozer and plenty more!

Michigan's second winning streak is still going for the No. 1 ranked Wolverines, and Tim McCormick has all the analysis you need! Be sure to comment, like, share and subscribe, and as always, GO BLUE!

Here are your chapter time stamps and titles!

[00:00] Introduction to Go Blue Hoops: Host Tim McCormick sets the stage for a massive week in Michigan basketball, highlighting the Purdue win and the upcoming #1 vs. #3 matchup against Duke.

[02:10] Purdue Recap: Breaking down Michigan’s 91-80 victory over the Boilermakers, focusing on elite defense against Braden Smith and the team's exceptional three-point shooting.

[03:59] Analyzing the high impact of the Michigan bench and the future NBA trajectory of freshman Trey McKenney.

[05:04] Dusty May’s Leadership & The Yaxel Lendeborg Video: Tim’s thoughts on how Coach May handled the viral video controversy and Lendeborg’s growth as a "pro."

[06:14] Defensive Masterclass: A look at the adjustments used to quiet Mackey Arena and the tactical success of the "drop coverage" with Aday Mara.

[07:44] Michigan Man Interview: Morez Johnson Jr.: Michigan star big man Morez Johnson Jr. joins the show to discuss the team’s 25-1 start and his personal development.

[09:59] Roster Depth & The Big Man Trio: Morez talks about competing daily against Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara and how that prepares them for game day.

[11:51] Favorite Season Moments: Morez reflects on the early statement wins in Las Vegas and the family-like bond within the Michigan locker room.

[13:42] Handling Road Environments: Insights on tuning out hostile crowds and looking forward to the eventual return to Illinois.

[15:46] Transitioning from Illinois to Michigan: Morez discusses the recruiting process with Dusty May and the differences he's noticed in the Michigan community and coaching staff.

[17:27] Statistical Improvement & Shooting Form: The technical changes that led to Morez's massive improvement in free throw and three-point shooting.

[18:44] USA Basketball Experience: Reflecting on winning gold in Argentina and Switzerland and how international play boosted his confidence.

[20:19] Personal Life: Family & Chess: A touching segment about the influence of his father, Morez Johnson Sr., and their shared interest in chess.

[21:42] Previewing the Duke Matchup: Morez’s defensive mindset heading into the battle with Duke’s star forward, Cameron Boozer.

[26:01] Fast Break Questions: A fun Q&A covering his first dunk, his favorite NBA players (Bam Adebayo and Giannis), and why he wears the number 21.

[29:10] Duke vs. Michigan: National Game of the Year: Previewing the showdown in D.C. between two probable #1 seeds.

[30:58] Key Matchups & Duke Scouting Report: Analyzing Cameron Boozer, Isaiah Evans, and Patrick Ngongba, and where Michigan holds the advantage.

[32:08] Battle of Tempo & Point Guards: Why the aggressive play of Elliot Cadeau and LJ Cason will be the deciding factor against Duke’s Caleb Foster.

[34:11] Size, Rebounding, and Three-Point Shooting: Technical keys to the game, including Duke’s shooting struggles and the critical "Magic Number" of 75 points.

Host Tim McCormick delivers in-depth Michigan Basketball analysis, covering defensive execution, offensive spacing, rotations, and how Dusty May is building Michigan into an NCAA Basketball contender.

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