After Michigan basketball came out on top in an epic game against Purdue on Tuesday to take the lead in the Big Ten, Tony and Andrew are joined by Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor, who was at the Purdue game, to discuss how the Wolverines pulled out the crazy win. The guys talk about what makes this Michigan team unique and how they keep coming out unscathed in so many close games.

Then after a quick break, the guys discuss how Michigan basketball has become the favorite to take home the Big Ten regular season crown in a remarkable turnaround from last year's disastrous 8-24 season, starting with Dusty May's positivity. 

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pieces by Tony and Rainer Sabin, by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

After <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/wolverines/">Michigan basketball</a> came out on top <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2025/02/11/michigan-basketball-score-wolverines-grabs-75-73-win-over-purdue/78431370007/">in an epic game against Purdue on Tuesday to take the lead in the Big Ten</a>, Tony and Andrew are joined by Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor, who was at the Purdue game, to discuss how the Wolverines pulled out the crazy win. The guys talk about what makes this Michigan team unique and how they keep coming out unscathed in so many close games.
Then after a quick break, the guys discuss how Michigan basketball has become the favorite to take home the Big Ten regular season crown in a remarkable turnaround from last year's disastrous 8-24 season, starting with Dusty May's positivity.&nbsp;
Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pieces by Tony and Rainer Sabin, by heading to our website at <a href="http://freep.com/sports" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="916f2b26-b31a-487d-84b9-5c69d25ad665">freep.com/sports</a>.

Hosted by Tony Garcia and Rainer Sabin of the Detroit Free Press. “Hail, Yes!” can be found a couple of times a week, including every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Michigan Wolverines. Tony, the U-M sports beat writer, and Rainer, the Big Ten insider, get a chance to talk to the main characters in Ann Arbor weekly and provide their insights and analysis for all the big games, news and events. “Hail, Yes!” is your go-to Wolverines podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.

Hosted by Tony Garcia and Rainer Sabin of the Detroit Free Press. “Hail, Yes!” can be found a couple of times a week, including every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Michigan Wolverines. Tony, the U-M sports beat writer, and Rainer, the Big Ten insider, get a chance to talk to the main characters in Ann Arbor weekly and provide their insights and analysis for all the big games, news and events. “Hail, Yes!” is your go-to Wolverines podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.

Hail Yes! A Detroit Free Press Podcast About University of Michigan Sports

Hosted by Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press, “Hail, Yes!” can be found weekly wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Michigan Wolverines. Tony, the U-M sports beat writer, and Andrew, an assistant sports editor for the Freep, get a chance to talk to the main characters in Ann Arbor weekly and provide their insights and analysis for all the big games, news and events. “Hail, Yes!” is your go-to Wolverines podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.

Hosted by Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press, &ldquo;Hail, Yes!&rdquo; can be found weekly wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Michigan Wolverines. Tony, the U-M sports beat writer, and Andrew, an assistant sports editor for the Freep, get a chance to talk to the main characters in Ann Arbor weekly and provide their insights and analysis for all the big games, news and events. &ldquo;Hail, Yes!&rdquo; is your go-to Wolverines podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.

Is Michigan basketball the Big Ten favorite after beating Purdue?

In a heavy-weight fight at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Sunday, it was Michigan who came out on top. Tony and Andrew discuss an epic rivalry game, how Michigan was able to pull off the win vs. Michigan State, and just how special Yaxel Lendeborg was in likely locking up the Big Ten Player of the Year award. 

Then the guys look forward, starting with the Big Ten Tournament. Are we on a clash course for another rivalry game in the Big Ten Tournament championship game? And are there any teams Michigan will want to avoid in the Selection Sunday draw? 

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

In a heavy-weight fight at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Sunday, it was Michigan who came out on top. Tony and Andrew discuss an epic rivalry game, how Michigan was able to pull off the win vs. Michigan State, and just how special Yaxel Lendeborg was in likely locking up the Big Ten Player of the Year award.&nbsp;
Then the guys look forward, starting with the Big Ten Tournament. Are we on a clash course for another rivalry game in the Big Ten Tournament championship game? And are there any teams Michigan will want to avoid in the Selection Sunday draw?&nbsp;
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Michigan basketball puts stamp on its best regular season ever with epic MSU win

Tony and Andrew are back to discuss Michigan locking up the Big Ten regular season crown with wins over Minnesota and Illinois and how Michigan can make history and join an elite crowd with a win at Iowa. Then the guys break down the L.J. Cason injury, how it alters Michigan's team and who must step up. Plus, Tony and Andrew look ahead to the final regular season games against the Hawkeyes and MSU. Does Michigan have an edge because they've got no pressure with everything already locked up? Or does MSU come in more hungry with seeding still to play for. And last but not least, who are some potential matchups for Michigan in March Madness? 

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

Tony and Andrew are back to discuss Michigan locking up the Big Ten regular season crown with wins over Minnesota and Illinois and how Michigan can make history and join an elite crowd with a win at Iowa. Then the guys break down the L.J. Cason injury, how it alters Michigan's team and who must step up. Plus, Tony and Andrew look ahead to the final regular season games against the Hawkeyes and MSU. Does Michigan have an edge because they've got no pressure with everything already locked up? Or does MSU come in more hungry with seeding still to play for. And last but not least, who are some potential matchups for Michigan in March Madness?&nbsp;
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How Michigan basketball replaces L.J. Cason, preview of MSU game and U-M's chance to make history

It came down to the wire, but ultimately Michigan basketball came up just short against Duke on Saturday. So what went for the Wolverines against the Blue Devils? Tony and Andrew open the show by discussing a fun but ultimately disappointing game for Michigan, and why the loss will almost certainly pay dividends when things really matter in March and April. Plus, the guys discuss Michigan's dominant win over Purdue and why it's easily among the best wins of the season in the Big Ten. Last but not least, Tony and Andrew look at the rest of the season for Michigan basketball, including the game on Tuesday, when the Wolverines can lock up a share of the Big Ten regular season title with a victory over the Gophers.

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

It came down to the wire, but ultimately Michigan basketball came up just short against Duke on Saturday. So what went for the Wolverines against the Blue Devils? Tony and Andrew open the show by discussing a fun but ultimately disappointing game for Michigan, and why the loss will almost certainly pay dividends when things really matter in March and April. Plus, the guys discuss Michigan's dominant win over Purdue and why it's easily among the best wins of the season in the Big Ten. Last but not least, Tony and Andrew look at the rest of the season for Michigan basketball, including the game on Tuesday, when the Wolverines can lock up a share of the Big Ten regular season title with a victory over the Gophers.
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Is Michigan basketball the Big Ten favorite after beating Purdue?

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