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Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau fires strong message to critics after national title victory

If there was one player who personified Michigan’s grit all season, it was Elliot Cadeau. The smallest guy on the floor on Monday displayed the biggest heart as Cadeau led the Wolverines past Connecticut, 69-63, for the national title in the NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. The 6-foot-1 guard tallied 19 points, three rebounds, […] The post Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau fires strong message to critics after national title victory appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Solo Ball, Tarris Reed Jr. reveals what Alex Karaban meant to UConn after loss to Michigan

Alex Karaban ended his storied career at Connecticut with a tough loss to Michigan in the final game of the NCAA Tournament. But he did not go down without a fight. Karaban tried to rally the Huskies in the closing minutes. Unfortunately, they fell short against the Wolverines, 69-63, for the national title. The graduating […] The post Solo Ball, Tarris Reed Jr. reveals what Alex Karaban meant to UConn after loss to Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dan Orlovsky facing hilarious punishment for losing bet backing UConn

Dan Orlovsky was unexpectedly one of the biggest losers of how this year’s NCAA Tournament ended. Orlovsky, a former UConn quarterback, made an unwise wager with Michigan alum Taylor Lewan. The two backing their respective alma maters in their very public bet ahead of Monday’s UConn-Michigan national championship clash. Lewan shared the details of … The post Dan Orlovsky facing hilarious punishment for losing bet backing UConn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Listen: TV, radio calls of Michigan winning the national championship

The Michigan Wolverines are national champions in men’s college basketball for the first time since 1989 and the second time in program history. Michigan, led by head coach Dusty May, held off Connecticut in a 67-63 victory in the 2026 NCAA Tournament’s national championship game on Monday night in Indianapolis. It capped off an incredible…

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Charles Barkley reveals the irony of Michigan’s win over UConn

NBA legend Charles Barkley made it clear during the NCAA Tournament that he was rooting for Arizona to win it all. But in the end, he acknowledged that Michigan proved why it was the top program this year. The Wolverines bested Connecticut, 69-63, in the national title game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday. The […] The post Charles Barkley reveals the irony of Michigan’s win over UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn made classy move after losing to Michigan

UConn was classy in defeat Monday after losing to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament championship game. The underdog Huskies scratched and clawed to stay in the game against the Wolverines, but could not complete a last-minute comeback in a game they trailed by double digits in the second half. UConn made it interesting down the … The post UConn made classy move after losing to Michigan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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UConn’s Dan Hurley reveals what went wrong against Michigan ‘Monstars’

None of his players were born yet when the movie “Space Jam” came out in 1996, but Connecticut coach Dan Hurley still referenced it after their loss to Michigan on Monday. The Huskies fell short against the Wolverines, 69-63, in the national title game in the NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. They tried to […] The post UConn’s Dan Hurley reveals what went wrong against Michigan ‘Monstars’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Everyone said the same thing about Aday Mara after Michigan beat UConn

Aday Mara had one of the greatest days in recorded human history on Monday as Michigan won the national championship game over UConn. Mara did not have a huge stat line in Michigan’s 69-63 victory in the title game, finishing with just 8 points and 4 rebounds on 4/7 shooting at Lucas Oil Stadium in … The post Everyone said the same thing about Aday Mara after Michigan beat UConn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michigan basketball’s Elliot Cadeau claims MOP honor after huge performance vs. UConn

The Michigan Wolverines got the mission done in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, thanks in large part to the big-time performance of guard Elliot Cadeau. The junior guard delivered the goods for Michigan basketball on Monday against the UConn Huskies in the national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. In front of over 70,000 […] The post Michigan basketball’s Elliot Cadeau claims MOP honor after huge performance vs. UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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’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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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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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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Top 3 JP Estrella transfer portal destinations after Tennessee departure

Tennessee basketball gained a new shooting option in Belmont transfer Tyler Lundblade. But the Volunteers lose key big JP Estrella five days later. Roster changes are taking place amid Rick Barnes committing to a 12th season in Knoxville. Barnes and the Vols could be in for a long-awaited Final Four breakthrough after three straight Elite […] The post Top 3 JP Estrella transfer portal destinations after Tennessee departure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Malone’s old video resurfaces after North Carolina’s stunning coach hire

As Connecticut and Michigan are battling for the national title in the NCAA Tournament, North Carolina grabbed a bit of the spotlight on Monday after announcing the hiring of Michael Malone as its new coach. It was a surprising move by the Tar Heels since Malone was not on the radar following the firing of […] The post Michael Malone’s old video resurfaces after North Carolina’s stunning coach hire appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg drops ‘awful’ admission at halftime vs. UConn

As expected, Michigan is in a dogfight with Connecticut in the national title game in the NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday. The Wolverines went into the break with a slim lead, 33-29. It must have felt good that they had the advantage, even though Yaxel Lendeborg only had four points […] The post Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg drops ‘awful’ admission at halftime vs. UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Kenny Smith full throatedly endorses North Carolina head coach Michael Malone

North Carolina basketball is embarking on a new era with Michael Malone as the head coach. This follows the firing of Hubert Davis after the Tar Heels fell short to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, former Tar Heel now NBA analyst Kenny Smith is throwing his support behind Malone’s selection […] The post Why Kenny Smith full throatedly endorses North Carolina head coach Michael Malone appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Did Tarris Reed Jr. Transfer From Michigan to UConn? A Look at His Full-Circle Revenge Game for a National Title

UConn senior center Tarris Reed Jr. will have a chance to face off against his former team, the Michigan Wolverines, in the national championship game.

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Indiana basketball rumors: Hoosiers a team to watch for ex-ACC top scorer in transfer portal

Darian DeVries and the Indiana Hoosiers could be on the lookout for a standout scorer from the ACC throughout the 2026 offseason. DeVries completed the eighth season of his head coaching career, his first with the Hoosiers. After six years of building a remarkable mid-major squad at Drake, he spent one season with West Virginia […] The post Indiana basketball rumors: Hoosiers a team to watch for ex-ACC top scorer in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Tarris Reed Jr. Related to Willis Reed? A Look at the UConn Star’s Family and Ties to the Knicks Legend

Basketball fans constantly search for connections between rising college stars and iconic legends. The shared last name between this Huskies standout and a Hall of Fame big man has sparked major curiosity today. Are Tarris Reed Jr. and Willis Reed Related? Despite the persistent rumors and the striking similarities in their positions on the basketball […]

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