Inside Michigan Basketball After Dusty May Left. Harrison Hochberg gives inside look. Go Blue Hoops

How did Michigan basketball hold its roster together after Dusty May left? In this episode of Go Blue Hoops, Harrison Hochberg gives us an inside look at what happened inside the Michigan program during one of the most uncertain moments of the offseason. From the players who stayed, to the big men who were retained, to what practices have looked like since the coaching change, Harrison breaks down the culture, chemistry, and player development that kept Michigan basketball moving forward. Harrison also shares his journey as a Michigan walk-on, what it was like being part of last year’s championship team, and why the future of Michigan basketball still looks bright. This conversation gives fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at the locker room, the practice floor, and the people who helped keep the Wolverines together when the program was in a precarious situation. Subscribe to Hail Media for more Michigan basketball interviews, player stories, and behind-the-scenes coverage of the Wolverines. This episode is supported by OLIPOP. OLIPOP contains a functional ingredient blend and supports digestive health, making it an easy go-to when Chris wants something that fits his busy lifestyle. Grab an OLIPOP, settle in, and enjoy this episode of Go Blue Hoops. Listeners can get 20% off of orders at drinkolipop.com/GOBLUE ○ URL: drinkolipop.com/GOBLUE ● OLIPOP is also available in the soda aisle and with the chilled beverages at thousands of retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Target, Costco, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Publix, Meijer and more! [00:00] Show Introduction & Sponsor Welcome Host Tim McCormick introduces the episode and sponsors. [01:24] State of the Program: Life After Dusty May Tim resets the state of Michigan basketball following the departure of Dusty May, addressing the initial roster anxiety and the shift toward stability under Mike Boon. [03:01] Tim's 5 Key Talking Points for the Upcoming Season • Mike Boynton's recruiting prowess • The leadership of Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenna • Retaining the three impact transfer big men (Jaylen Reed, Mustafa Cham, and JP Estrella) • Five-star freshman Brandon McCoy staying with the Wolverines • Maintaining a firm, elite 8-player rotation core [07:37] Roster Depth & Upcoming European Tour Details on LJ Cased’s recovery timeline and looking forward to the team's late-August bonding trip to Lithuania. [09:08] Wolverines in the NBA Summer League Updates on former Michigan players in Las Vegas (including Adiama, Yaxel Lenderberg, Merez Johnson, Nimari Burnett, Roddy Gayle, Will Cheddar, Hunter Dickinson, and Tarris Reed). [11:15] The Michigan Man Interview: Harrison Hochberg Walk-on junior forward Harrison Hochberg joins the show to share his background as a lifelong Michigan fan and give an inside look at the program. [11:53] Going from 8-24 to National Champions Harrison details what shifted culturally and talent-wise between Juwan Howard’s final season and Dusty May's historic run. [13:02] Locker Room Chemistry & Off-Court Hangouts Behind-the-scenes stories of team dinners, cooking Italian food, and international teammates making paella. [14:26] Toughest Teammates to Guard in Practice Harrison breaks down trying to check elite bigs like Aday Mara, Danny Wolf, and Tarris Reed. [15:44] First Meeting with Dusty May & His Basketball Obsession How Harrison secured his roster spot under Coach May, and hilarious insights into May's 2:00 AM film sessions. [18:02] The Shock of Dusty May Leaving for Dallas The exact moment the team found out about the ESPN alert in the weight room right after Coach May did reps on the bench press. [19:32] The Intensity of Michigan Practices Why the second team could finish top-five in the Big 10, making practices more competitive than the actual games. [20:33] The True Role of a Walk-On [22:06] Chasing the Michigan Dream [25:07] Juwan Howard's Absolute Rules A classic program rule under Howard: zero tolerance for wearing rival green or red gear around the facility. [26:15] Why Mike Boynton is Set to Succeed [27:45] Keeping the Roster Together & The Whitmore Lake Boat Ride [31:07] Scouting Report: Mustapha Thiam & JP Estrella [32:55] Scouting Report: Brandon McCoy & Ricky Liburd [35:21] Injury Progress: Jaylen Reed & LJ Casen [36:17] The Pros and Cons of a Redshirt Year [38:35] Reconnecting with Danny Wolf & Faith in the Community [41:22] Quick Hitters [43:53] The Peak Emotion of Winning it All [44:56] Season Preview & Sign-Off   / hailmediagroup   #MichiganBasketball #GoBlue #HarrisonHochberg #MichiganWolverines #CollegeBasketball #NCAA #HailMedia