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The Michigan Wolverines celebrate their NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship victory Monday, April 6, 2026, after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Iowa State Basketball Could Have Competed Against Michigan With Healthy Star

Nick Ziegler

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Apr 7, 2026

Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) celebrates after defeating the UConn Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Which Michigan Players Could Leave for the 2026 NBA Draft?

Jed Katz

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Apr 7, 2026

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) warms up with assistant coach Mike Boynton Jr. ahead of the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 between Michigan and Alabama at United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Michigan Basketball Assistant Blasts 'Nonsense' Tampering Claims

Seth Berry

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Apr 7, 2026

Michigan Wolverines center Malick Kordel, forward Oscar Goodman, center Aday Mara, and guard Winters Grady react during open locker room ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament

Michigan Basketball Transfer Portal: Wolverines Most Likely to Exit

Lucas Reimink

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Apr 7, 2026

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Michigan Was Inevitable and Dusty May's Machine Isn't Slowing Down Anytime Soon

Trent Knoop

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Apr 7, 2026

Michigan Transfer Portal Tracker: Additions, Departures & Updated Roster for 2026-27

Trent Knoop

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Apr 7, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman reacts during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Oregon Ducks Basketball Programs Hit Before Transfer Portal Opens

Arden Cravalho

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Apr 7, 2026

Michigan beat UConn to claim its first basketball championship since 1989.

SI:AM | Michigan Grinds Its Way to a Championship

Dan Gartland

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Apr 7, 2026

The Michigan Wolverines celebrate their NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship victory Monday, April 6, 2026, after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

3 Biggest Transfer Portal Targets for Michigan Basketball

Justice Steiner

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Apr 7, 2026

Former Memphis Tigers coach John Calipari reacts during the first half against the Missouri Tigers during the west regional semifinals of the 2009 NCAA mens basketball tournament at the University of Phoenix Stadium

Knock on Calipari’s Door Launched May’s 20-Year Climb to Michigan Lore

Jacob Davis

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Apr 7, 2026

Way-Too-Early Starting Lineup Projection for Michigan Basketball in 2026-27

Trent Knoop

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Apr 7, 2026

4 Players Who Won't Be on the Michigan Wolverines in 2026-27 Season

Trent Knoop

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Apr 7, 2026

With their victory over UConn in the 2026 national championship, Michigan captured the Big Ten’s first men’s basketball national title since 2000.

It’s the Big Ten’s World. The Rest of College Sports Is Living in It.

Bryan Fischer

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Apr 7, 2026

UConn senior forward Alex Karaban came one win short of earning his third men’s hoops national championship.

Alex Karaban Leaves as UConn’s Ultimate Winner—But One Title Short

Bryan Fischer

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Apr 7, 2026

Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau celebrates after the Wolverines won the 2026 men’s basketball national championship.

Dusty May’s Ambitious Vision Carried a Michigan Juggernaut to a Championship

Pat Forde

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Apr 7, 2026

Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg shoots against UConn’s Tarris Reed Jr. during the 2026 men’s basketball national championship game.

From Obscurity to Immortality: Yaxel Lendeborg’s Gritty Masterpiece Seals Michigan’s Title

Kevin Sweeney

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Apr 7, 2026

Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts after a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UConn Coach Gives Reasons Why Michigan Won National Championship

Seth Berry

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Apr 7, 2026

Dusty May and the Wolverines cut down the nets as national champions.

NCAA Releases Iconic ‘One Shining Moment’ Video After Michigan Victory to Cap 2026 NCAA Tournament

Mike McDaniel

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Apr 7, 2026

Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May celebrates the team’s NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship victory Monday, April 6, 2026, after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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