From LSU to Michigan: The Jalen Reed Interview. Go Blue Hoops Ep 34

Michigan basketball still has roster decisions to make — and the next scholarship move could shape Dusty May’s entire season. Tim McCormick breaks down how Michigan should approach its remaining roster spots, what the Wolverines still need, and why the next addition could be more important than fans realize. Plus, new Michigan transfer Jalen Reed joins GO BLUE HOOPS for an exclusive interview discussing injury recovery, resilience, his game, and why he believes Michigan is built for where he wants to go next. This episode is presented by The Leaders and Best at ‪@MichiganMedicine‬. There is a difference between and answer and Michigan Answer. To find your Michigan Answer visit www.michigananswers.org Can Michigan still add another impact piece? How should Dusty May approach the final scholarship spots? And could Jalen Reed become one of the most important under-the-radar additions of the offseason? Here are your chapter time stamps & titles: [00:00] – Tim kicks off episode 34 with a salute to Michigan Medicine & introduces an exclusive interview with incoming 6'10" transfer forward Jalen Reed. [01:55] – NBA Draft Combine Wrap-Up: The May 27th Deadline Tim breaks down the NBA Draft Combine, detailing the high pressure testing, psychological profiling, & draft positioning metrics. [03:34] – The Michigan Wave: Three Wolverines Projected in the Top 20 - An analysis of the surging NBA stock of Michigan's championship trio [04:54] – Yaxel Lenderborg's "Three and D" NBA Readiness [05:48] – Aday Mara’s Top-10 Lottery Lock Potential [07:19] – Morez Johnson Jr.’s Toughness & Versatility [09:07] – Guard Insurance: Tim outlines why Dusty May should hunt for a veteran backup point guard to relieve Elliot Cadeau & help the backcourt during LJ Cason’s rehab. [11:08] – Welcoming Jalen Reed to Ann Arbor: LSU transfer Jalen Reed joins the show to discuss the feeling of officially signing with the Wolverines & settling into his new home. [11:59] – Injury Status & Rehab Update: Five Months Post-Op Jalen shares an honest status report on his recovery timeline from a November Achilles injury. [13:05] – The Rehab Brotherhood: Jalen discusses building an early connection with fellow rehabbing guard LJ Cason in the training room. [13:45] – Jalen's Massive Breakfast & Workout Routine: A fun look into Jalen's daily schedule, including his go-to elite breakfast spread before hitting the gym for lifts, shooting drills, & PT. [14:19] – Overcoming Adversity: The Mental Battle of Back-to-Back Injuries Jalen opens up about the immense psychological discipline required to stay resilient through consecutive seasons cut short by an ACL tear & an Achilles rupture. [15:10] – Scouting Report: Jalen gives fans a self-scouting report, outlining his high-IQ traits as a versatile slasher, rebounder, & baseline-to-baseline positionless defender. [16:19] – Roster Fit: Evaluating Shared Roles with Mustafa Cham and JP Estrella [17:41] – Genuine Recruiting: The Quick Commitment to Dusty May Jalen reveals how a single, incredibly genuine Zoom conversation with Dusty May convinced him and his family to commit to Michigan within 5 minutes of hanging up the phone. [19:26] – Watching from Afar: The Players Era & Championship Run Jalen admits he accurately picked Michigan to win the natty in his bracket & shares how watching Dusty May unlock Danny Wolf's game helped make A2 his dream destination. [21:15] – Inspirational Resiliency: Tracking Jayson Tatum’s Timeline Tim draws comparisons to Jayson Tatum’s similar length and injury recovery, which Jalen cites as a major source of blueprint inspiration for his own return timeline. [22:11] – First Impressions of Ann Arbor: Crisler, The Big House, & Savas Jalen recalls the jaw-dropping culture shock of his official visit. [24:26] – Advice on Adversity: Jalen drops a powerful piece of life perspective on controlling what you can control when faced with unexpected roadblocks. [25:26] – Rapid Fire: Chess Championships, AU Scoring Highs, & Degree Tracks [27:26] – The Reality of Rehab: Blood Flow Restriction Pain Jalen comically reveals the toughest, most painful element of modern athletic rehabilitation. [28:22] – Comparisons & Future Dreams: Jalen shares his NBA dreams and draws an intriguing comparison between his 6'10" skill set and Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero. [29:08] – Choosing Jersey No. 19: The Meaning Behind Joshua 1:9 The spiritual motivation behind Jalen's new jersey number choice. [29:26] – Closing Thoughts: Jalen delivers a final message to the fanbase before Tim wraps up another fantastic offseason broadcast. Subscribe for Michigan basketball analysis, exclusive player interviews, recruiting coverage, transfer portal updates, & insider conversations surrounding the Wolverines. #MichiganBasketball #GoBlue #JalenReed