MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen Defend the Block 331 - Will Tschetter
Sep 30, 2025
Will Tschetter, a graduate student and fifth-year Michigan Wolverines basketball player, reflects on his journey balancing academics in Environment and Sustainability with the intensity of collegiate athletics. He shares insights on receiving the Big Ten Tournament championship ring, the importance of team chemistry during demanding June practices, and the strategy behind their fast-paced, rotation-heavy style of play. With high expectations for his final season, Will emphasizes staying present while managing both the pressure to perform and his master's workload.
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Choose Quality Over Quantity
- Prioritize quality over quantity in practice to preserve mental and physical performance.
- Short, intentional sessions yield more than overly long training that exhausts focus.
Manage Effort And Lead When Needed
- Listen to your body and adjust activity—use film or low-impact work when legs are tired.
- Conserve energy early in practice and increase vocal leadership when teammates begin to fade.
Depth Enables Fast, Short Rotations
- Will believes depth will force Michigan to play faster and require everyone to buy in to short rotations.
- He compares their potential style to the Pacers' deep rotation model, where 25-minute bursts replace full games.