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Defend the Block 404 - Kim Barnes Arico & Lincoln Cosby

Defend the Block
Published on 9/29/2026
Defend the Block
Published on 9/29/2026
Brian shares two great interviews this week on Defend the Block! To begin the show, Kim Barnes Arico, the Head Coach of Michigan women's basketball, recaps a busy offseason, breaks down some of the key players on the roster, and looks ahead to another daunting schedule. Then, men's basketball freshman Lincoln Cosby stops by at the 25-minute mark to discuss his journey back from injury, the time he has spent in Ann Arbor, and what to expect from his game once he returns to action. [ Transcript ]
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We visit with two new members of the Michigan Basketball family this week on Defend the Block. Dallas Loughridge from the women's basketball program begins the show by detailing her journey to Ann Arbor, breaking down her game, and sharing her early impressions of the team. Then, Kenny Noland from the men's basketball program stops by around the 14-minute mark to discuss his fit on the roster and reflect on the unique circumstances around his eligibility. [ Transcript ]
Published on 10/20/2026

The Wolverines bounced back with a big victory over Penn State on Saturday at Michigan Stadium. The radio crew provides some instant analysis on the 21-18 win. Then, we head into the Michigan locker room around the 18-minute mark for interviews with Head Coach Kyle Whittingham and five players: Tommy Carr, Savion Hiter, Bryson Kuzdzal, Blake Frazier, and John Henry Daley. [ Transcript ]
Published on 10/17/2026

Brian Boesch shares his thoughts on the Wolverines' exhibition win on Friday and Justin Joyner's return to Ann Arbor. Then, we begin our postgame interviews around the nine-minute mark, as head coach Mike Boynton Jr. and three players (Kenny Noland, J.P. Estrella, and Quinn Costello) react to the victory. [ Transcript ]
Published on 10/16/2026

The long wait for the Wolverines' next game is almost over! Michigan meets Penn State on Saturday at the Big House, and Jon Jansen gets you ready for the action with his Keys to the Game for all three phases, along with his Locker Room Speech. [ Transcript ]
Published on 10/15/2026