005 - Tschetter and Burnett meet with the media 040626

Michigan Insider14mApril 6, 2026

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In this episode of Michigan Insider, hosts discuss the upcoming national championship game between Michigan and UConn, highlighting pre-game watch parties across Ann Arbor and special viewing opportunities for University of Michigan students, faculty, and staff at the Chrysler Center. The focus then shifts to a recap of player interviews with Namari Burnett and Will Cheddar, who reflect on their team's preparation for slow-tempo, possession-heavy opponents like UConn. Both players praise head coach Dusty May for his meticulous preparation, innovative practice strategies, and ability to maintain team morale through humor and personal connection. They also express deep admiration for former teammate Terrace Reed, now playing for UConn, highlighting his positive influence and personal journey. The conversation underscores the team's resilience, adaptability, and emotional maturity, shaped by years of growth and leadership under May’s guidance. The episode closes with promotional segments for O'Reilly Auto Parts and The Vince Show, along with a preview of upcoming coverage.

Key Takeaways
1

Michigan’s team culture emphasizes mental toughness, adaptability, and preparation for high-pressure, slow-tempo games.

2

Coach Dusty May’s innovative practices—like mobile hoop drills and off-the-backboard alley-oops—create unscripted advantages.

3

The emotional bond with former teammate Terrace Reed adds depth to the rivalry, highlighting personal growth and mutual respect.

4

Players credit their success to a combination of analytical preparation and strong coach-player trust.

5

The team’s ability to stay focused and light-hearted under pressure is a key component of their championship mindset.

Chapters
0:00
3 min

Pre-Game Watch Parties & Viewing Info

Hosts announce watch parties across Ann Arbor, including a sold-out event at Holmes Brewery, and detail special M-card member access to a viewing at the Chrysler Center starting at 7:30 PM.

2:30
3 min

Player Prep for Slow-Tempo Teams

We're just going to take lessons from that game and apply them to this one and make sure that we learn from mistakes that we made then and apply it to this game.

Highlight
5:00
3 min

Coach Dusty May’s Leadership & Preparation

He thinks the little nuances of the game, the things that you don't really think about. Just one of the other practices I talked about this before. We were just running our normal offense and going over sets, and he had Elliott in a die just working on off-the-back board alley-oops and things like that.

Highlight
8:20
3 min

Reflections on Terrace Reed & Team Legacy

He's always been a bright spot, whether he's been in this program or at UConn. It's been great to follow his journey and see his development, how he stayed true to himself, and wish him all the best, except for tomorrow.

Highlight
11:40
3 min

Team Culture, Humor & Final Previews

Players discuss Coach May’s playful side—nicknames, humor, and personal connections—as a tool for maintaining morale. The episode wraps with promotional content and a preview of pre-game coverage.

High-Impact Quotes
He's always been a bright spot, whether he's been in this program or at UConn. It's been great to follow his journey and see his development, how he stayed true to himself, and wish him all the best, except for tomorrow.
Will Cheddar5:38
Viral: 88.0
He thinks the little nuances of the game, the things that you don't really think about. Just one of the other practices I talked about this before. We were just running our normal offense and going over sets, and he had Elliott in a die just working on off-the-back board alley-oops and things like that.
Will Cheddar9:10
Viral: 85.0
We're just going to take lessons from that game and apply them to this one and make sure that we learn from mistakes that we made then and apply it to this game.
Namari Burnett2:38
Viral: 78.0
Speakers

Host

Host Name

Guests

Will CheddarNamari Burnett
Topics Discussed
Coach Dusty May's Leadership Style95%Team Preparation for Slow-Paced Games90%Rivalry with Former Teammate Terrace Reed88%Player-Coach Trust and Communication85%Mental Toughness in High-Stakes Games82%Team Culture and Emotional Resilience80%Innovative Practice Drills75%Humor and Team Morale70%
People & Brands

Dusty May

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16xPositive

Namari Burnett

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14xPositive

Will Cheddar

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12xPositive

Michigan

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10xPositive

Terrace Reed

person

9xPositive

UConn

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8xNeutral

Iowa

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4xNeutral

Chrysler Center

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3xPositive

Big Ten 50 WTKA

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3xNeutral

Holmes Brewery

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2xNeutral

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