President Obama, Empire State Building celebrate Michigan basketball
President Obama, a huge basketball fan, congratulated Michigan after its 69-63 win over UConn on Monday's national-championship game.
Social media was sounding off late Monday and early Tuesday, following Michigan men's basketball's 69-63 win over UConn in the NCAA Tournament national-championship game. Among the highlights ... Former President Obama, a big basketball fan: Congratulations to @CoachDustyMay , Elliot Cadeau, and @UMichBBall on winning their first title since 1989!
This team dominated the tournament from start to finish. Well deserved. Go Blue!
https://t. co/Z9hIq5Wrwa ā Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 7, 2026 NYC's Empire State Building was in a maize-and-blue mood: Shining in maize and blue tonight to celebrate @UMICHBBALL - your NCAA Champions. š Text CONNECT to 274-16 to get alerts on our lights!
See the lights live: https://t. co/hz2FQavwPl pic. twitter.