We couldn't be more excited to announce that this episode of GO BLUE HOOPS is presented by the leaders and best at Michigan Medicine! There's a difference between an answer and a Michigan answer. To find your Michigan answer, visit www.MichiganAnswers.org and subscribe to them here on YouTube: @MichiganMedicine So, feeling salty about the Duke loss? Listen to Tim and get some perspective about why there is plenty of good news going forward from this game. Full recap of what went wrong and what is to be learned from it. 〽️💙💛🏀Also special guest Winters Grady joins the show - the freshman who is redshirting and the guy Tim thinks is the best pure shooter on this roster! Great stuff from Winters about his journey to Michigan and what he expects his future to look like!Tim also gives a preview of the matchup against a dangerous Minnesota team - it's all here on GO BLUE HOOPS!Be sure to comment, like, share and subscribe, and as always, GO BLUE!Here are your chapter time stamps and titles![00:00] Host Tim McCormick introduces Episode 18, presented by Michigan Medicine [01:01] Michigan vs. Duke Recap: Tim shares his optimistic takeaways from the loss to Duke. [02:21] Analyzing the high-stakes environment of the Duke game, the impact of College Game Day, and the impressive play of Duke's Cam Boozer. [03:48] Why Michigan Lost: A detailed breakdown of the issues against Duke, including Aday Mara’s foul trouble, the battle for tempo, and the lack of scoring from secondary options. [07:14] Rebounding Struggles: Discussion on Duke's dominance on the glass and how Michigan corrected similar rebounding issues last season to win the Big 10 tournament. [09:08] Offensive Adjustments & Shooting Slump: Why a 26% shooting performance from three is uncharacteristic and how post play can create better rhythm for the perimeter shooters. [11:08] Looking at the Big 10 standings and how Michigan can clinch at least a share of the conference title with a win over Minnesota. [13:52] Tim welcomes "pure shooter" Winters Grady to the show to discuss his development and his first year in Ann Arbor. [14:53] Winters clarifies the status of his foot injury and the decision-making process behind his redshirt season. [15:52] Winters Grady on the Duke Experience: The freshman perspective on the atmosphere in DC and the lessons learned from watching elite competition. [18:26] A look at the upcoming matchup with the Gophers and what the team has seen on film regarding Minnesota’s style of play. [19:24] Winters explains why he chose Michigan over programs like Oregon and Oklahoma, highlighting his connection with Dusty May. [21:21] Tim compares Winters to former Michigan greats Nick Stauskas and Franz Wagner, & Winters discusses his goals for the future. [25:15] Winters provides a "one-sentence scouting report" on his fellow freshmen: Ricky Liburd, Oscar Goodman, and Trey McKenney. [26:16] Insights into the locker room, the "arm-in-arm" tradition after practice, and the current leaders on the roster. [29:09] Winters shares the story of his basketball journey and how his father helped him develop his shooting touch from a young age. [30:17] A fun, rapid-fire segment covering his 47-point high school game, meeting LeBron James, and his favorite campus food spots. [33:54] Tim breaks down the Gophers' roster, their thin rotation due to injuries, and the unique "Princeton-style" offense run by coach Nico Medved. [36:31] Final thoughts, thanks to Michigan Medicine, & a reminder to like & subscribe to Hail Media!FOLLOW US FOR MORE MICHIGAN STORIES!Like and subscribe 👍 to the channel and join us on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/hailmediagroupInstagram: www.instagram.com/hailmediagroupLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/hail-media-group/TIkTok: www.tiktok.com/@hailmediagroupSubstack: https://hailmediagroup.substack.com/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/hailmediagroupHail 〽️ediaOur Stories.Our University.Our Team. #GoBlue #MichiganBasketball
