Breslin Banter

Dan and David take a look at Michigan State's 0-2 Big Ten start, takeaways from the Northwestern and Wisconsin games, Tom Izzo's lineups, and preview Minnesota.

Dan and David dive into Michigan State's last three games in six days, and share their thoughts on the team as it currently stands, deep diving into the 5 spot, and discussing optimal lineups moving forward.

IT'S THE CHAMPIONS CLASSIC! On this episode, Dan and David dive into Michigan State's upcoming battle with Duke, breakdown the matchup, and share their keys for an MSU victory. They also discuss the first two games of the season and the players that have stuck out to them the most.

MICHIGAN STATE BASKETBALL IS BACK! On this episode of Breslin Banter, Dan and David discuss Michigan State's non-conference and Big Ten schedule, preview the Wednesday matchup against Eastern Michigan, and share their thoughts on the Big Ten's best players.

Dan and David deep dive into Michigan State's incoming 2021 class, discuss the 2022 recruiting class and who should be prioritized, and speak on Moussa Diabate's commitment to Michigan and what this means for the years to come!

Today David and Dan are BACK! With MSU hoops on the horizon the two breakdown Tom Izzo's presser on weighing Foster Loyer as a starter, they further discuss starting lineup positions, and speak on what the next few years could do for Izzo's legacy!

Dan and David break down the recent commitment of Jaden Akins. They dive into what he brings, how his career at Michigan State might play out, and how he'll impact the program immediately. They also dive into national championship ceilings and the 2022 recruiting class. Note: Dan's mic went out for the second half of the episode, so it's a bit rough from him.

Dan and David dive into the Big Ten and in a snake draft style pick em, discuss the best teams from top to bottom. From program predictions to player breakdowns, tune into their thoughts on the tier 1 teams all the way to the bottom dwellers.

In the latest episode, Dan and David break down Aaron Henry's return to Michigan State, how he'll utilize his junior year to propel him to the NBA, and what we should expect to see. They also pay tribute to Xavier Tillman Sr., and the legacy he'll be leaving at Michigan State.

On this emergency pod, Dan and David discuss Enoch Boakye's commitment to Michigan State, his playing style and what he brings, and what it means for the program. They also discuss what a potential reclassification to the 2021 class means, and what it looks like if he stays in 2022.

On our longest episode in the history of Breslin Banter, we take you through the ENTIRE 2020-21 hoops roster and breakdown every player. Also included are takes on the starting five for the beginning of the season, tackling recruiting news, answering mailbag questions, and predicting who will lead the team in points, rebounds, and assists. Note: this episode was recorded before rumors of a certain player coming back started swirling on the internet.

Max Christie, the 2021 5-star SG out of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, has committed to Michigan State! David takes a few minutes to share his excitement and speak on what Christie brings to East Lansing. Next week we will follow up on a deeper dive on the 2021 and 2022 recruiting classes and the program outlook for the next few years.

In this emergency pod, Dan re-welcomes everyone back to Breslin Banter. This isn't how he wanted to reintroduce the pod, but when EMONI BATES commits to Michigan State, you've gotta make some adjustments. Here he also introduces his new co-host, David Klein, and they go in-depth on what to expect from the new brand, Spartan Hoops.

In this minisode, Dan dives into what makes Illinois click and how many weapons they truly have. Also discussed, how in the hell do you stop Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn? And keys for Michigan State to walkaway 3-0 in the conference.

Michigan State finishes off the non-conference by thrashing Western Michigan, and Dan highlights a few of the things that made him smirk. Also: Tom Izzo's greatest moments of the 2010s!

In this minisode, Dan dives into Western Michigan and what makes them buck. Along with a scouting report and look at the team from Kalamazoo, Dan also shares some keys for Michigan State to walk out with a victory before Big Ten play resumes.

The legend Zach Randolph has retired from the NBA, and in this episode we take a moment to honor everything that he accomplished in 17 seasons in the Association and a year at Michigan State. Also included, Dan breaks down the most disappointing basketball moments of the decade. Silver linings included!

In this episode Dan breaks down the greatest moments of Michigan State basketball this decade, along with input that YOU shared along the way. Also included is a quick breakdown of how we fared against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. Notes: Kalin Lucas and Eron Harris are two corrections to names you hear this episode.

Dan scouts this year's Oakland Grizzlies team and points to keys for the game. Additional subject matter includes an ode to former Oakland and Okemos star Johnathon Jones, Greg Kampe's greatness, and why 2017's game against Oakland forever lives with Dan.

After technical issues and a new laptop, Dan Hodgman is back to breakdown a bit of the Duke thrashing, Rutgers' challenge, the team as a whole, and a preview of end-of-the-decade lists! Also included is an introduction to the first Run It Back and Breslin's Best episodes airing this month.

A look into the state of where Michigan State basketball is at heading into our showdown against Duke, and a look into what this Duke squad entails. Also featured are keys to a victory and what we need to do to take down Coach K.

A recap of the Maui madness the last 48 hours, including a breakdown of what went wrong against Virginia Tech and both constructive and positive takeaways from an almost-stunner against Georgia. UCLA looms on the horizon as Dan speaks a bit on their squad while also sharing keys for Michigan State moving forward.

A look into Michigan State's most memorable Maui moments and a breakdown of the 109-106 triple-overtime thriller against Gonzaga. Player breakdowns, a scouting report, and keys to our Monday Maui tilt against Virginia Tech. And a quick note on how Joey Hauser's transfer decision is indicative of the NCAA's broken system.

Charleston Southern came to Breslin and ran into a wall of green and white. Xavier Tillman and his bounce-back double-double is highlighted, along with Rocket Watts, Cassius our legend, Julius Marble, Malik Hall, and the star of the game Gabe Brown. Key moments and takeaways are discussed, along with questions we still have to answer moving forward. 

A breakdown of the best college game of the year that was rewarded with a gutsy win by our Michigan State Spartans. Key moments, plays, and players are highlighted, with a special shoutout to Cassius Winston's strength, Malik Hall's coming out party, and Tom Izzo's coaching genius. Charleston Southern awaits for Monday as Maui looms on the horizon. 

A new podcast by Dan Hodgman that breaks down Michigan State basketball in all forms and facets. Pre-game and post-game analysis, interviews with guests of the program and the players that lived it, and features that include where every Izzo-era player stacks up in the Breslin Hall-Of-Fame and a feature that looks at key games of the past 25 years. Every week of the year, Breslin Banter talks non-stop basketball in a unique and engaging way.