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Dusty May on Michigan basketball's six freshmen
TL;DR
Michigan basketball has signed six freshmen for the upcoming season, alongside three transfer portal players. Head coach Dusty May notes that while signing six freshmen isn't typical, it often works out well for the roster.
Key points
- Michigan basketball signed six freshmen for the upcoming season
- Three players were also signed from the transfer portal
- Dusty May noted that signing six freshmen isn't typical but can work out well
- One freshman usually surprises the team positively during recruitment
Dusty May on Michigan basketball's six freshmen
Michigan basketball isn't just bringing in three players out of the transfer portal, but for all of the talk about head coach Dusty May utilizing the portal last year, he's got six incoming freshmen set to become a part of the roster this year. And now, as of Tuesday, all six are officially signed.
It's a big class, but May said on Wednesday that it isn't usually the plan, per se, to sign six incoming freshmen, but it generally has a way of working out as it pertains to the roster any given year.
"It varies month to month, year to year, and sometimes you do it, and you think, 'Wow, I'm so glad we did that,'" May said. "Other times you think, 'Wow, we still have a gaping hole. I wish we had another spot open,' or whatever the case. But typically freshmen, one of them will surprise us with how good he is. One will surprise us with he's not quite as advanced as we thought, and the rest of them are gonna be probably exactly what we thought. That's typically the rule of thumb, the heuristics when it comes to recruiting freshmen, but we like our roster.
"And also, I think freshmen will be a little bit more forgiving if they're playing a rotation off the bench, or if they're playing a spot of minutes, because they have a long road ahead of them, versus if you bring in a senior out of the portal, and he plays 12 minutes, he's probably gonna be a little more disgruntled, unless those were the terms that were laid out prior to signing."
May spoke about each freshman to some degree at his Wednesday press conference. Here's what he had to say about each.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines works against Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies during the first half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Elliot Cadeau #3 of the Michigan Wolverines dribbles against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote camera.) Roddy Gayle Jr. #11 of the Michigan Wolverines blocks a shot by Silas Demary Jr. #2 of the UConn Huskies during the first half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Elliot Cadeau #3 celebrates as Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Head coach Dan Hurley of the UConn Huskies reacts during the first half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote camera.) A general view of Lucas Oil Stadium during the first half of a game between the UConn Huskies and the Michigan Wolverines in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Silas Demary Jr. #2 of the UConn Huskies fouls Elliot Cadeau #3 of the Michigan Wolverines for an and-one during the first half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Trey McKenney #1 of the Michigan Wolverines takes the ball out during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Morez Johnson Jr. #21 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines works against Braylon Mullins #24 of the UConn Huskies during the first half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines defends Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies during the first half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 and Trey McKenney #1 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Elliot Cadeau #3 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 and Trey McKenney #1 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: The Michigan Wolverines celebrate after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines is interviewed after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines places the Michigan name on the championship bracket after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Michigan and Connecticut get set to play in the NCAA national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May looks on during the national anthem before 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) is introduced before 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in action against Connecticut Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in action against the Connecticut Huskies during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) shoots against Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) blocks the shot of UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) fouls UConn Huskies forward Jayden Ross (23) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) goes to the basket against UConn Huskies forward Jayden Ross (23) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) knocks the ball away from UConn Huskies forward Jayden Ross (23) 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 Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) backs down Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) on Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts against the Michigan Wolverines in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) knocks the ball away from UConn Huskies forward Jayden Ross (23) 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) has his shot blocked by Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) shoots against Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) dribbles as Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) defends during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) is defended by Connecticut Huskies guard Malachi Smith (0) and Connecticut Huskies forward Jaylin Stewart (3) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) controls the ball against UConn Huskies center Eric Reibe (12) 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) shoots against the Connecticut Huskies in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May walks the sideline Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) battles for a rebound against Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) and Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) dives for a loose ball Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) blocks the shot of UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) in action against Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Michigan Wolverines players stand with linked arms while a teammate shoots a technical foul free throw Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) shoots the ball against Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) 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
Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) celebrates a dunk Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) reacts to a basket scored Monday, April 6, 2026, against the UConn Huskies during the NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) shoots over Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts after a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the second 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) and Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) battle for the ball in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) blocks the shot of Connecticut Huskies forward Jaylin Stewart (3) in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) shoots the ball against UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) and guard Braylon Mullins (24) during the second 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) shoots the ball against UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) during the second 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) dunks against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) guards UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) on an inbound play Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA menĆ¢ā¬ā¢s basketball national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) dunks against the UConn Huskies during the second 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) celebrates after making a three pointer against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) and Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrate after a play against the UConn Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) and Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrate after a play against the UConn Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in action against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) celebrates after making a late three point basket Monday, April 6, 2026, against the UConn Huskies during the NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) fouls Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines players celebrate after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) and guard Nimari Burnett (4) celebrate after their win against the UConn Huskies 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Michigan Wolverines celebrate 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
Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrates the teamĆ¢ā¬ā¢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.
Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) and Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) 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.
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May celebrates with the trophy 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines players celebrate on the stage after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Michigan Wolverines hoist the trophy 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
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May hoists the trophy after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May cuts down the net 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
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines works against Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies during the first half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines works against Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies during the first half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Elliot Cadeau #3 of the Michigan Wolverines dribbles against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote camera.) Roddy Gayle Jr. #11 of the Michigan Wolverines blocks a shot by Silas Demary Jr. #2 of the UConn Huskies during the first half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Elliot Cadeau #3 celebrates as Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Head coach Dan Hurley of the UConn Huskies reacts during the first half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote camera.) A general view of Lucas Oil Stadium during the first half of a game between the UConn Huskies and the Michigan Wolverines in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Silas Demary Jr. #2 of the UConn Huskies fouls Elliot Cadeau #3 of the Michigan Wolverines for an and-one during the first half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Trey McKenney #1 of the Michigan Wolverines takes the ball out during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Morez Johnson Jr. #21 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines works against Braylon Mullins #24 of the UConn Huskies during the first half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines defends Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies during the first half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 and Trey McKenney #1 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Elliot Cadeau declares for NBA draft but will likely return to Michigan
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Elliot Cadeau #3 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 and Trey McKenney #1 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: The Michigan Wolverines celebrate after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines is interviewed after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines places the Michigan name on the championship bracket after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Michigan and Connecticut get set to play in the NCAA national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, April 6, 2026.
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May looks on during the national anthem before 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
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) is introduced before 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
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in action against Connecticut Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Morez Johnson Jr. declares for NBA draft but could return
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in action against the Connecticut Huskies during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) shoots against Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) blocks the shot of UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) 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
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) fouls UConn Huskies forward Jayden Ross (23) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) goes to the basket against UConn Huskies forward Jayden Ross (23) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) knocks the ball away from UConn Huskies forward Jayden Ross (23) 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
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UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) backs down Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) on Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts against the Michigan Wolverines in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) knocks the ball away from UConn Huskies forward Jayden Ross (23) 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
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) has his shot blocked by Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) shoots against Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) dribbles as Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) defends during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) is defended by Connecticut Huskies guard Malachi Smith (0) and Connecticut Huskies forward Jaylin Stewart (3) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) controls the ball against UConn Huskies center Eric Reibe (12) 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
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) shoots against the Connecticut Huskies in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May walks the sideline Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) battles for a rebound against Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) and Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) dives for a loose ball Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) blocks the shot of UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) 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
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The best pictures from Michigan's national championship win over UConn
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) in action against Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Michigan Wolverines players stand with linked arms while a teammate shoots a technical foul free throw Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Aday Mara declares for NBA draft but retains college eligibility
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies 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
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) shoots the ball against Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) 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
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Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) celebrates a dunk Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) reacts to a basket scored Monday, April 6, 2026, against the UConn Huskies during the NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) shoots over Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts after a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the second 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
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) and Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) battle for the ball in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) blocks the shot of Connecticut Huskies forward Jaylin Stewart (3) in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) shoots the ball against UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) and guard Braylon Mullins (24) during the second 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
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) shoots the ball against UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) during the second 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
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) dunks against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) guards UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) on an inbound play Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA menĆ¢ā¬ā¢s basketball national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) dunks against the UConn Huskies during the second 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
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) celebrates after making a three pointer against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) and Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrate after a play against the UConn Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) and Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrate after a play against the UConn Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in action against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) celebrates after making a late three point basket Monday, April 6, 2026, against the UConn Huskies during the NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) fouls Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines players celebrate after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) 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
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) and guard Nimari Burnett (4) celebrate after their win against the UConn Huskies 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
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Michigan Wolverines celebrate 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
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Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrates the teamĆ¢ā¬ā¢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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Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) and Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) 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.
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May celebrates with the trophy 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
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines players celebrate on the stage after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Michigan Wolverines hoist the trophy 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
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Michigan basketball is a 1-seed in Lunardi's too-early 2027 bracket
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May hoists the trophy after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May cuts down the net 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
Brandon McCoy Jr. and Joseph Hartman
I think they're both gonna be in contention to play. I think, and I don't wanna single those two out, it's competition-based. I mean, I've been very adamant that USA basketball, that experience, the play at the highest level of high school hoops, prepares players to not be the -- I think, traditionally, if you had a guy that was the best player in his town, county, state, and he's shooting 30 shots a game, and then he comes to college, there's an adjustment. Because every play's not gonna be ran for him, and things of that nature.
And so, with McCoy, he's played at a very high level. He's physically mature. He's a specimen athletically. And we expect him to make major contributions.
And Hartman is a very well-rounded basketball player. He can check a lot of boxes. He's played a lot of positions. So anytime you have positional versatility, you come from the stock that Joseph comes from, as far as his dad being a coach, it gives him a leg up over the typical freshman. But we have stuff penciled in, but as far as knowing who's gonna do what, the guys will determine that in the summer and the fall. And then we'll see where we are."
Malachi Brown
Malachi, like I saw him, and we saw him, and really liked him. And it felt like with maturity and weight room and all the things that go into what these guys go through to get better. But he played it at the Adidas All-American camp, and a couple NBA coaches that were working the camp thought that he was a top whatever player in the country. And couldn't believe that he was mostly unheralded, and no one even knew who he was. And the biggest reason was cuz he would defend, he would rebound, he got deflections, and he connected on offense. Meaning that he cut, he shot, he just made simple plays.
And so even now more than ever, I think when you watch an NBA game, these guys that are connectors. And Morez became a great connector for us last year, I think that's really improved his value. But guys that catch the ball and know what they're gonna do before they catch it. Meaning, if they don't already have the shot, then they don't take it. They simply try to find the next action versus, I think a lot of times, guys will try to make a play, and then if they can't, now it's like, OK, now I'll try to find the next thing. Where the guys that aren't trying to score, they can, and that's what we envision him being, a really, really good connector, cutter, Swiss Army knife on offense. And then just cutting his teeth on the defensive end.
Lincoln Cosby
I'll start with Lincoln, because he was last. I think this will speed up his growth and development, and they do an amazing job at where he is now, down in Florida, Montverde. But just being on a college campus, practicing, working against college guys every day.
Like LJ, he's coming off of an ACL injury, so we're gonna take it very, very slow with those guys who have major injuries. LJ's been great, obviously, there's been some tough days with his recovery and pain, and things like that. But just to see his growth, and that's the coolest part. I think that's my favorite part of the Paramount + 'Made for March' documentary, is to see LJ when we were in another room, to see him leading, cuz that's ultimately why we won this year. The leadership in our locker room, the commitment to each other, those things are really, cuz I didn't see those things live.
We're trying to figure out what we're gonna do next. So I thought that's a really cool moment, and it showed how valuable LJ was to our team, especially after he got injured.
Marcus Moller
Yeah, he has one more procedure before he's out of the weeds. Yeah, he's doing well. He actually went back to his club in Spain to clean out his apartment and get personal things, and was able to do some workouts back then. So he's doing well, all things considered, he's doing well.
Quinn Costello
Quinn is another one that he, because he has positional versatility, gives himself a much better chance as a freshman of getting on the court. Obviously, he's good enough to play, and he ended up, I mean, his ascent was probably as high as anyone, and where he didn't even get invited to the NBPA camp, Top 100 camp, and then got a last-minute add-on, flew down the day of, and performed really well there. But he's 6-10, he's skilled, he's athletic.
Obviously, if you're in an era where you're not playing against a bunch of 22 and 23-year-olds, it will give you a chance to be even more successful. But he's smart, he's tough, he's gonna work hard, he's gonna put himself in position. So, like our other freshman, Quinn brings a lot to the table, and like our other guys, he's a Michigan-type of guy.
This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Dusty May discusses Michigan basketball's six freshmen
Q&A
Who are the six freshmen signed by Michigan basketball?
The names of the six freshmen signed by Michigan basketball have not been disclosed in the provided content.
What did Dusty May say about recruiting freshmen for Michigan basketball?
Dusty May mentioned that while signing six freshmen isn't usually planned, it often works out well, with one typically surprising the team positively.
How many transfer portal players did Michigan basketball sign?
Michigan basketball signed three players from the transfer portal in addition to the six incoming freshmen.
What is Dusty May's approach to building the Michigan basketball roster?
Dusty May's approach varies year to year, focusing on a mix of freshmen and transfers, and he expects varying levels of advancement among the freshmen.
