Michigan's Dan Hurley expressed his emotions after his team failed to secure a historic third national championship win over UConn in the national championship game. The team had made history by becoming the first Division I team to score 90 or more points in every NCAA tournament game before the championship. Despite a strong favorite for Michigan, UConn's Alex Karaban ended his career as the winningest player in school history with 126 victories and two national championships. Despite the loss, Hurley remains optimistic about the future of the program, praising Karaban's impact on the sport and its growth. He also credits Karaban for making the team the premier program in college basketball.