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UConn Coach Gives Reasons Why Michigan Won National Championship

UConn Coach Gives Reasons Why Michigan Won National Championship

UConn coach Dan Hurley has led the Huskies to two national titles in the past four seasons for a reason. He is undoubtedly one of the best in the sport when it comes to roster construction, motivating players, game planning and other elements that makes a head coach elite in college basketball.

Elliot Cadeau News / UM Hoops / April 7

‘A wizard in the portal’: Elliot Cadeau guides Michigan to a National Championship

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Michigan Wolverines News / UM Hoops / April 7

Video & Quotes: Michigan Press Conference after National Championship

Dusty May was joined on the podium by Elliot Cadeau, Trey McKenney and  Yaxel Lendeborg after Michigan’s National Championship. For this weekend only, you can get a year of UM Hoops+ for 80% off, just $20.

Michigan Wolverines News / Bleacher Report / April 6
College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / April 6
What Is Next For The Michigan Wolverines: Who Is Leaving, Returning And Transfer Targets

What Is Next For The Michigan Wolverines: Who Is Leaving, Returning And Transfer Targets

The Michigan Wolverines enjoyed its best season in program history. If the Wolverines want to keep the momentum going, Dusty May has a lot of work to this offseason.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 6
Social Media Roars With Excitement Following Michigan's National Title Win Over UConn

Social Media Roars With Excitement Following Michigan's National Title Win Over UConn

Hail to the Victors rang through Lucas Oil Stadium as the Wolverines captured their first national title, and second overall, since 1989. Michigan took down a gritty UConn team, 69-63, on Monday night.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 7
Michigan HC Dusty May reacts to 'unreal' win over UConn

Michigan HC Dusty May reacts to 'unreal' win over UConn

The Michigan Wolverines are national champions. In just his second year in charge of the program, Dusty May has turned it upside down, leading them to their second title in school history.

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Yaxel Lendeborg News / Yardbarker / April 6
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg claps back at 'mercenaries' narrative

Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg claps back at 'mercenaries' narrative after beating UConn

For the second time in program history, the Michigan Wolverines are national champions.

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Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 6
Takeaways After Michigan Captures National Title Over UConn

Takeaways After Michigan Captures National Title Over UConn

The Final Four game against Arizona was supposed to be the heavyweight fight, but it turns out that it was against UConn that the Wolverines had to fight adversity.

Michigan Wolverines News / UM Hoops / April 6

At The Buzzer: Michigan 69, UConn 63

Rapid reaction to Michigan’s 69-63 win over UConn to win the 2025-26 National Championship. THE MOMENT Michigan had only made one 3-pointer all game — and was chasing its tail in transition after allowing one from UConn — when Trey McKenney found himself beyond the arc with the ball in his hands.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 7
Men's NCAA national championship takeaways

Men's NCAA national championship takeaways: Big Ten wins first national title since 2000

The Michigan Wolverines are back on top. For the first time since 1989, Michigan is the men's college basketball national champion after defeating the Connecticut Huskies, 69-63, in Monday's national championship.

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College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6
Yaxel Lendeborg gives the saddest interview at halftime of national title game

Yaxel Lendeborg gives the saddest interview at halftime of national title game

Yaxel Lendeborg was giving it straight during Monday’s national title game. The Michigan star forward Lendeborg battled through multiple ailments to suit up on Monday against UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.

College Basketball News / NBC Sports / April 6
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Tom Brady Sends Michigan Message Before National Championship Game

Tom Brady Sends Michigan Message Before National Championship Game

Tom Brady carved out a legendary NFL career, winning seven Super Bowls, three MVP awards and being named a Pro Bowler 15 times. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he's likely to be a first-ballot selection when eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2028.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 6
National Media Makes Selection Between Michigan vs. UConn in National Title Game

National Media Makes Selection Between Michigan vs. UConn in National Title Game

After one of the most dominant showings in NCAA Tournament history, Michigan will face UConn for a chance to win its first national title since 1989. The Wolverines have been here before, but Michigan has faltered in the title game, but this isn't the same Michigan team of past.

Michigan Wolverines News / College Sports Only / April 6
Jacked Florida Fan Picks Michigan To Win National Title Game

Jacked Florida Fan Picks Michigan To Win National Title Game

The newest March Madness legend has weighed in on the National Championship. This fan went viral after attending the Gators’ First Round game against Prairie View A&M, where he was shown on camera multiple times throughout the broadcast.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6
Report reveals Dusty May’s plans amid North Carolina rumors

Report reveals Dusty May’s plans amid North Carolina rumors

May enters Monday’s national championship game with a 63-13 record in his two years calling plays for the Wolverines.

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Yaxel Lendeborg News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 6
The Fab Five aren’t fans of Yaxel Lendeborg’s nickname

The Fab Five aren’t fans of Yaxel Lendeborg’s nickname

Michigan basketball royalty, the Fab Five, know a little something about nicknames. Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson have the best and most identifiable group nickname in college basketball history.

Yaxel Lendeborg News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg reveals his injury status for title game

Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg reveals his injury status for national title game

Lendeborg landed awkwardly while trying to jump past two defenders and ended up hurting both his left knee and ankle in the Final Four win over Arizona.

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Michigan Wolverines News / The Spun / April 1
Michigan Star Elliot Cadeau Receiving Medical Attention Before Final Four

Michigan Star Elliot Cadeau Receiving Medical Attention Before Final Four

With the Final Four just three days away, the Michigan Wolverines had some scary news to share involving point guard Elliott Cadeau. Cadeau has played a huge role in Michigan's run to the Final Four, averaging 10.2 points and 5.8 assists per game.

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