2026 Final Four: What you need to know for the national championship game between Michigan and UConn

The biggest college basketball tournament is here, bringing plenty of excitement and storylines. Will we see Cinderellas pull upsets, or will the bluebloods keep their grip on the tournament? With the power of a reliable connection always important during a successful tournament run, we’re keeping you connected to the can’t-miss headlines and standout moments from every round.

Will a long national title drought get broken for school and conference, or will we see the continuation of the best NCAA tournament run since UCLA? Monday night’s men’s NCAA tournament national championship game is full of intrigue. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the matchup between Michigan and UConn.

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2 UConn How Michigan got here It’s still a bit hard to fathom how Michigan turned what was supposed to be the game of the year in college basketball into a complete domination while Yaxel Lendeborg was sidelined for much of the first half with foul trouble and then hobbled by left leg injuries. The final score of the Wolverines’ 91-73 win over Arizona on Saturday night doesn’t really show just how much of a blowout the game was. Michigan led by 16 at halftime and stretched the lead out to 29 points in the second half.