Overview
- The title game, which tips Monday at 8:50 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium, will air on TBS, TNT and truTV.
- Michigan enters as a multi‑point favorite at major sportsbooks after five straight 90‑plus point wins, including a 91-73 rout of Arizona in the Final Four.
- UConn reached the final by beating Illinois 71-62 following its Elite Eight rally past Duke, leaning on defense that has held opponents well below their season norms.
- Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg re-rolled his ankle with what he said trainers called at worst an MCL sprain, and he vowed to play through pain in the championship.
- UConn guard Solo Ball has a foot sprain and is in a walking boot, and Dan Hurley said he would skip Sunday practice as staff evaluates him, a variable that could alter the Huskies’ backcourt rotation.