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Defend the Block 242 - Justin Joyner

Defend the Block
Published on 4/30/2024
Defend the Block
Published on 4/30/2024
Another new Michigan men's basketball assistant coach is our guest on Defend the Block! Justin Joyner shares some details on his decision to leave his home state of California to join the Wolverines' program, reflects on his growth as a coach during his time at Saint Mary's, and discusses the benefits of being married to a coach.
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As Michigan men's golf prepares for this weekend's Big Ten Championships, head coach Zach Barlow joins us on Conqu'ring Heroes. Barlow discusses the Wolverines' season to this point, his coaching style with such a young team, and the preparation for this weekend's event. [ Transcript ]
Published on 4/30/2026

Jon details the next few months for Michigan Football and reacts to the NFL Draft from all angles in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, defensive back Chris Bracy stops by the show at the 40-minute mark. He reflects on his experiences in the transfer portal, details his academic journey, and discusses his impressions of the defense. [ Transcript ]
Published on 4/29/2026

Brian visits with Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development Drew Williamson on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Williamson reflects on the Wolverines' run to the national title, details some of the key moments of Michigan's 37-win campaign, and breaks down the development ahead for several returning players for the 2026-27 season. [ Transcript ]
Published on 4/28/2026

We bring you a special edition of Conqu'ring Heroes this week, as Jon presided over a panel discussion at Saturday's Spring Game Celebration Donor Appreciation Event. The discussion focused on the Human Performance & Sport Science (HPSSC) Athlete Innovation Lab, a new laboratory that is integrated within the Michigan Athletics Department as part of a strategic framework to elevate the sport science experiences at U-M to a level that will position the institution as an international leader in educational and research opportunities in this rapidly-advancing field. Panel participants included Ken Kozloff, PhD (HPSSC Co-Director), Nora Boerger (Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse), Laila Kostorowski (student-athlete, Women's Lacrosse), and Skylar Reynolds (master's student who works in the HPSSC lab).
Published on 4/23/2026
