The Michigan Wolverines won a title by mastering college basketball’s new world. It might change the sport
By Dana O’Neil
Published on April 7, 2026.
The Michigan Wolverines won the national championship, the Big Ten's first in 26 years, by playing more like a bulldozer against a tough Connecticut team. The team's victory was seen as a referendum on the state of college basketball, with Elliot Cadeau, a 2026 NCAA basketball national championship trophy, and his older brother, Justin, a social media influencer. The photo shoot was initiated by Cadeaux, who wore the trophy and posed with fans and teammates. Despite a previous controversy over transfers, the team's performance has been praised as a sign of progress in college basketball. The Wolverines' run ended in May after a disappointing year.
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