Michigan Basketball vs La Salle | NCAA Basketball Breakdown, Dusty May System & March Madness Outlook

Michigan Basketball analysis on Go Blue Hoops as Tim McCormick breaks down Michigan vs La Salle, NCAA Basketball impact, Dusty May’s coaching system, and Michigan’s March Madness outlook—plus an exclusive interview with Michigan center Aday Mara.

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.

Michigan center Aday Mara joins the show to discuss his basketball journey, development, recruitment, and decision to play for Michigan Basketball. Mara talks Big Ten competition, adapting to college basketball, and preparing for March Madness.

The episode also highlights Yaxel Lendeborg’s role in Michigan Basketball’s frontcourt and how his versatility fits into Dusty May’s NCAA system as the Wolverines push toward the NCAA Tournament.

If you follow Michigan Basketball, NCAA Basketball, or March Madness, this episode of Go Blue Hoops delivers expert analysis, player insight, and Wolverines coverage you won’t find anywhere else.

Here are your chapter titles and time stamps:

[00:00] - Introduction: Go Blue Hoops Episode #8

[01:02] - Michigan’s 11-0 Start & La Salle Game Reaction

[02:12] - Grading the Wolverines: Dusty May's Assessment

[03:00] - Avoiding the "Getaway Game" Trap

[04:05] - Holiday Spirit: Player Gifts and Family Traditions

[05:28] - Technical Breakdown: Defensive Rebounding and Game Prep

[06:05] - The Crisler Center Sellout & Broadcasting Memories[06:51] - Post-Game Highlights: Howard Eisley Jr. and Team Brotherhood

[07:57] - Trey McKenney’s Work Ethic: The 9:30 AM Shooting Drill

[09:42] - Veteran Leadership: Emulating "Dr. J" through Nimari Burnett

[10:28] - Ultimate Unselfishness: Yaxel Lendeborg’s Tribute to Roddy Gayle

[12:06] - Special Guest: Aday Mara Interview Begins

[13:17] - Roots in Zaragoza: Growing Up in a Basketball Family

[15:53] - Basketball in Spain: Quality vs. Quantity Practices

[17:15] - NBA Dreams & Idolizing Pau and Marc Gasol

[19:40] - The Leap to the US: Life at UCLA and Learning English

[22:04] - Why Michigan? The Influence of Dusty May and Vlad Goldin

[24:50] - Team Chemistry & Perfecting the lob with Elliot Cadeau

[27:41] - Life at 7'3": Small Doors, Emergency Exits, and Long Pants

[31:01] - "The Grill Father": Aday’s Passion for Cooking and Paella

[34:59] - Academics at Michigan: Sport Management and Future Goals

[37:07] - Technical Skills: Improving Free Throws and Rim Running

[38:42] - Breakdown: The Viral Reverse Alley-Oop vs. Maryland

[41:26] - Fast Break Round: Michigan State, Shoe Size, and Funniest Teammates

[44:57] - Final Thoughts: What Michigan Needs for a Final Four Run

[46:04] - Closing & Holiday Wishes

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Tim McCormick welcomes Michigan Basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg to GO BLUE HOOPS to talk about his remarkable story and rise to become one of the best basketball players in the country! We also hear about THAT DUNK vs. Gonzaga in detail, what games he's looking forward to, playing for Dusty May, what he loves about Ann Arbor and more.Also we get a breakdown and analysis from Tim on the latest Michigan Basketball blowouts over Rutgers and Villanova, along with the outlook for the season for the NUMBER 1 RANKED Wolverines going forward as we get into Big Ten play.GO BLUE indeed.[00:00] Introduction and Michigan's Dominant Start[03:25] Game Breakdown: Michigan vs. Rutgers[06:31] Game Breakdown: Michigan vs. Villanova & Team Swagger[13:00] Interview with Special Guest Yaxel Lendeborg Begins[17:42] Yaxel's Journey: Warehouse Job to College Basketball[22:34] Adjusting to Michigan & The Ohio State Football Game[27:38] Fast Break Q&A: Career Goals, Music, and Rivals (Michigan State)[32:00] Academics, Coach May's Style, and Final ThoughtsHail 〽️ediaOur Stories.Our University.Our Team. #GoBlue #MichiganBasketball #YaxelLendeborg #DustyMay #TimMcCormick #HailToTheVictors #BigTenHoops #CollegeBasketballPodcast #michigan #michiganwolverines #wolverines #annarbor #universityofmichigan #HailMedia