Overview
- Michigan, which won 69-63 on Monday in Indianapolis, secured its first men's championship since 1989 as Elliot Cadeau scored 19 and earned Final Four Most Outstanding Player.
- The Wolverines shot 2-for-15 from three and were outrebounded 46-39, yet they owned the paint 36-22 and sank 25 of 28 free throws.
- Yaxel Lendeborg played through a sprained MCL and ankle and Solo Ball returned from a foot sprain, as Michigan's size at the rim, led by Aday Mara, stifled UConn drives.
- Michigan became the first champion to start five transfers, highlighting coach Dusty May's portal-built roster.
- The result halted UConn's bid for a third title in four years and delivered the Big Ten its first men's crown since Michigan State in 2000.