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Dan Hurley, UConn show classy gesture to Michigan after national title game

Connecticut and Michigan may have tried to blow each other’s heads off in the national title game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, but in the end, it is all about respect. The Wolverines defeated the Huskies, 69-63, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to win their first national trophy since 1989. They prevented UConn […] The post Dan Hurley, UConn show classy gesture to Michigan after national title game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn record in national championship games: Huskies miss chance to pass North Carolina on list of most titles – sportingnews.com

UConn record in national championship games: Huskies miss chance to pass North Carolina on list of most titles  sportingnews.com

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Here’s ‘One Shining Moment’ for the 2026 NCAA Tournament

The 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament came to a conclusion on Monday night with Dusty May and the Michigan Wolverines taking down Dan Hurley and the Connecticut Huskies 69-63 in the national championship game in Indianapolis. It’s Michigan’s first national title since 1989. After the game, TNT Sports showed the 2026 edition of everyone’s favorite annual…

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Michigan vs. UConn winners and losers: Dusty May, Big Ten, Elliot Cadeau; UConn's magic, 3-point shooting – sportingnews.com

Michigan vs. UConn winners and losers: Dusty May, Big Ten, Elliot Cadeau; UConn's magic, 3-point shooting  sportingnews.com

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Mike Krzyzewski uses Bill Belichick dig to throw cold water on UNC’s Mike Malone hire

Legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski used Bill Belichick’s first season as head football coach at North Carolina as a reminder to Tar Heels fans not to get too excited just yet about the hiring of NBA champion coach Michael Malone to lead the men’s basketball program. 

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Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg drops powerful declaration after beating UConn

The deep concern was palpable when Yaxel Lendeborg fell to the floor after hurting his ankle in Michigan’s game against Arizona in the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Lendeborg, however, picked himself up and refused to sit out. He helped the Wolverines beat the Wildcats to advance to the national title game. […] The post Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg drops powerful declaration after beating UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn basketball’s Alex Karaban shares emotional moment with Dan Hurley after final game

UConn basketball’s Alex Karaban shared an emotional moment with head coach Dan Hurley after the Huskies’ 69-63 loss to Michigan in the 2026 NCAA men’s national championship. Moments after the final buzzer Monday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Hurley consoled Karaban and sophomore guard Solo Ball on the court. The scene reflected the […] The post UConn basketball’s Alex Karaban shares emotional moment with Dan Hurley after final game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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HBCU commissioner weighs in on Geno Auriemma’s Dawn Staley diss

The postgame argument between South Carolina’s Dawn Staley and UConn’s Geno Auriemma after the Lady Gamecocks’ Final Four victory over the Lady Huskies on Friday drew the attention of the sports world. Many of the comments were supportive of Staley and critical of Auriemma, eventually leading to an apology by Auriemma on Saturday. “There’s no […] The post HBCU commissioner weighs in on Geno Auriemma’s Dawn Staley diss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lamar Odom wants to be an HBCU coach; names dream destination

Former NBA standout Lamar Odom is making it clear that he wants to be an HBCU coach, and he has a destination in mind. In an interview on A Date with Jenna and Shinnel, Odom spoke about his desire to be an HBCU coach. “I would love to coach because I have a basketball mind […] The post Lamar Odom wants to be an HBCU coach; names dream destination appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan’s Aday Mara draws monster NBA Draft endorsement from coaching legend

Aday Mara has been big, literally and figuratively, in Michigan’s dominant run to the ultimate round in the NCAA Tournament. The 7-foot-3 center has been the Wolverines’ anchor in the interior on both ends all season, averaging career-highs in 12.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.6 blocks. Now, he is a national champion after […] The post Michigan’s Aday Mara draws monster NBA Draft endorsement from coaching legend appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans give Michigan HC Dusty May his flowers after topping Dan Hurley’s UConn

Fans didn’t hold back their praise for Dusty May after he led the Michigan Wolverines to the 69-63 win over the UConn Huskies to win the 2026 national championship on Monday night. May pulled off the accomplishment in just the second year of his stint with the Wolverines. Leading Michigan to its first title since […] The post Fans give Michigan HC Dusty May his flowers after topping Dan Hurley’s UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan takes down UConn for program’s first title since 1989

Michigan basketball faced a 37-year title dry spell before tangling with UConn. The Wolverines snapped it by beating a gritty Huskies team 69-63 on Monday in Indianapolis for the national championship. Michigan forced the Huskies to misfire from behind the arc in prevailing. UConn hit only 27.3% of its 3-pointers after a hot start and […] The post Michigan takes down UConn for program’s first title since 1989 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Poll: Early Picks for March Madness 2027

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] We’ve still got “One Shining Moment” playing in our heads, and Michigan fans are still celebrating Monday ...

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Michael Wilbon lambasts ‘insecure bully’ Geno Auriemma in scathing rant

Michael Wilbon did not mince words in his public callout of Geno Auriemma. The UConn women’s basketball head coach received negative backlash last week for confronting Dawn Staley after his team lost to South Carolina in the Final Four. Auriemma was fuming over the officiating in the contest and specifically peeved at Staley for supposedly … The post Michael Wilbon lambasts ‘insecure bully’ Geno Auriemma in scathing rant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jackson State makes significant change in football schedule

Jackson State is making a major change to its schedule ahead of football season. The Tigers’ three home games in September will now be played in the evening at 6 PM CST / 7 PM EST. Per a statement by the institution, Jackson State’s home opener against SIAC opponent Edward Waters University in the unclear: […] The post Jackson State makes significant change in football schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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John Blackwell noise heats up after dad attends Final 4 with former Illinois teammates

On Monday, Wisconsin basketball’s loss may become Illinois basketball’s gain. It was announced that John Blackwell was entering the transfer portal. Furthermore, he entered the NBA Draft process. Leaving him open to either going to another school or heading to the pros. Meanwhile, Illinois fans and observers are calling on the Illini to take a […] The post John Blackwell noise heats up after dad attends Final 4 with former Illinois teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“I Cry a Little Bit”: Dan Hurley Reveals Another “Pre-Match Ritual” for NCAA Championship Final

Dan Hurley has revealed another thing that isn’t really a superstition, but something he did both times when the Huskies reached the finals in 2023 and 2024. And they won the championship on both occasions. “Doing it two years in a row and then missing it a year, it kind of all feels new. But […]

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Dan Hurley’s Wife Andrea Reveals UConn HC’s Another Superstition That Made Her Leave Final Four Game

In a video posted by The Field of 68 on X/Twitter, Andrea Hurley, UConn Huskies coach Dan Hurley's wife, revealed to her Instagram stories that her husband made her do to leave the 2026 NCAA Final Four matchup momentarily for his superstitions.

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