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Defend the Block 399 - Courtney Ogden & Malachi Brown
Defend the Block
Published on 9/1/2026
Defend the Block
Published on 9/1/2026
With the basketball regular season just two months away, we check in with a player from both Michigan programs this week on Defend the Block. Graduate transfer Courtney Ogden kicks off the episode by discussing her decision to join the Wolverines, the key elements of her game, and some early observations from summer practices. Then, freshman Malachi Brown stops by at the 15:30 mark to break down his unique path to Ann Arbor, reflect on the days following the head coaching change, and detail the key aspects of his game. [ Transcript ]
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On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon discusses some areas for improvement heading into Week 2, his early impressions of the Oklahoma Sooners, and a wild opening weekend across college football. Then, defensive end Dom Nichols stops by around the 33:30 mark to break down his strong game on Saturday and look ahead to the marquee clash this weekend at the Big House. [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/9/2026
This weekend, eight Wolverine legends enter the Michigan Athletics Hall of Honor. One of the headliners of this year's class is former Michigan men's basketball head coach John Beilein, who joins us this week on Defend the Block. Beilein reflects on this incredible honor, details some memorable moments in Ann Arbor, and shares his thoughts on the current status of the program. [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/8/2026
The Wolverines escaped with a narrow victory over Western Michigan on Saturday night in Ann Arbor. Hear from Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller to begin the episode. Our postgame interviews from the Michigan locker room start around the 19:20 mark, as Jon visits with head coach Kyle Whittingham and Jason Avant chats with six players: Jordan Marshall, JJ Buchanan, Bryce Underwood, Zeke Berry, Dom Nichols, and Troy Bowles. [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/6/2026
It was an eventful trip for Michigan men's basketball to Lithuania and Croatia, and head coach Mike Boynton Jr. sits down with Brian Boesch to recap it during this bonus episode of Defend the Block. Boynton discusses the unfortunate injury to Brandon McCoy Jr., shares his thoughts on the players who suited up in Europe, and talks about a special weekend coming up for last season's national championship team. [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/4/2026
