Radio recap (4/9): Breaking down U-M's early hoops portal haul
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Apologies for this coming out a day later than usual. But given the fact that my entire chat on Monday during my weekly appearance on The Michigan Insider with Sam Webb and Ira Weintraub centered around the transfer portal and Michigan hoops, it’s all still very relevant. So here’s audio of that appearance, along with a timestamped look at what was discussed and when during the ~20-minute chat.
Listen (Apr. 7)
Topic guide:
0:00-0:30: Ad
0:30-1:00: Small talk/introductions
1:00-4:55: On Michigan's red-hot start to the newest transfer portal window under Dusty May
4:55-7:30: On the Elliot Cadeau addition and whether I'm concerned about his struggles as a shooter and his turnover issues
7:30-11:55: On the Morez Johnson addition and why it's my favorite addition to the class so far (ad from 9:20-10:50)
11:55-14:25: On whether I'm concerned about Johnson's shortcomings on the offensive end, particularly along the perimeter and with his shot selection
14:25-20:00: On Michigan's major splash over the weekend: UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg, the No. 1 overall player in the portal -- and why I'm holding out on singing his praises for now (ad from 17:40-19:00)
20:00-21:50: On what comes next with Michigan's portal pursuits and the difficulty of navigating around Yaxel's pro/college decision
21:50-end: Wrapping things up