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Men’s College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings: Post 2026 Title Game

After cutting down the nets in Indianapolis, Michigan will be in good shape to start the 2026–27 season with UConn not far behind.

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The Loyalists: Alex Karaban and Will Tschetter, Rare One-School Seniors, Face Off in UConn-Michigan Title Clash

In a sport defined by movement, two program lifers bring continuity, trust and staying power to the championship stage.

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Breaking Down the Matchups That Will Crown a Men’s Hoops Champion: Michigan vs. UConn

The Wolverines’ overwhelming size meets the Huskies’ relentless system in a national title game defined by contrasts.

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Indiana’s Basketball Misery on Full Display in Men’s National Title Game

What if IU had hired Dusty May? Would Braylon Mullins be playing at home? Instead, they’re leading Michigan and UConn for a title.

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UConn Guard Solo Ball in Walking Boot After Final Four Injury: How It Impacts Huskies vs. Michigan

Ball is banged up after UConn’s Final Four win over Illinois, with just one day until the national championship game against the Wolverines.

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Ranking Every Men’s College Basketball National Championship Game of the Past 25 Years

UConn and Michigan will add their names to the history books on Monday, but how does this matchup stack up against the rest of the century?

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Aussie makes March Madness final, compatriot misses out

Boomer Jacob Furphy and the University of Connecticut have sealed their spot in the US college basketball championship game, but another Australian missed out.

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Michigan Looks Unstoppable Barreling Into Men’s Hoops Title Game Against UConn

The Wolverines turned a clash of No. 1 seeds into a rout, continuing a dominant tournament run that now meets the sport’s reigning powerhouse.

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UConn Embraces Underdog Role as March Madness Machine Rolls Into Title Game

The Huskies’ relentless culture, battle-tested roster and Dan Hurley’s intensity have them one win from a third title in four years.

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Michigan overpowers Arizona and reaches national title game with 91-73 win

Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel

The Independent UK

Dan Hurley Thought Fans Might Be Booing Him For Headbutting Braylon Mullins

Dan Hurley headbutted Braylon Mullins after beating Illinois in the Final Four.

Sports Illustrated

UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed

UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies are heading back to the national title game, beating Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday night as they seek their third championship in four seasons

The Independent UK

Michigan Advances to Face UConn in Men’s National Championship Game After Routing Arizona

A huge showing by the Wolverines in a battle of No. 1 seeds gives the Big Ten an opportunity to end its long men’s college basketball title drought.

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Boomer and Aussie NBA prospect aiming to make history

Anthony Dell'Orso and Jacob Furphy are one win away from writing themselves into Australian basketball folklore ahead of their 'March Madness' semi-finals.

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SI:AM | One Thing to Know About Each Final Four Game

These matchups, stats and tendencies could decide who advances to the national championship.

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Ranking All 20 Starters Heading Into the Men’s Final Four

Which starting-caliber player is the best in the men's Final Four? From Yaxel Lendeborg to Jake Davis, we ranked them 1-20.

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Dan Hurley Loved His Wife’s Savvy Move Preventing UConn From Costly Technical Foul vs. Duke

The Huskies coach opened up about the chaotic ending of UConn’s Elite Eight win over Duke.

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March Madness Expert Predictions for the 2026 Men’s Final Four

Sports Illustrated writers make their Final Four picks and crown their national champion after a thrilling NCAA men’s tournament.

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Men’s Final Four Power Rankings: Where Arizona, Michigan, UConn, Illinois Land

How do the men’s Final Four teams measure up as March Madness nears its end in Indianapolis?

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Sports Illustrated’s 2025–26 Men’s College Basketball All-Americans

In one of the best seasons in recent memory, a host of top players elevated above their very talented peers.

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The 25 Best Men’s NCAA Tournament Non-Championship Games of the Past 25 Years

Sports Illustrated looks back at the past 25 seasons from 2000 to ’25 in men’s college basketball, ranking the top 25 March Madness games that did not crown a champion.

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The Men’s Final Four Has One Massive Showdown and Plenty of Historic Storylines

The matchup of No. 1 seeds—Arizona vs. Michigan—should be the de facto national championship game.

The Independent UK

The Final Four is set with UConn stunning Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

The Final Four is set

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Elite Eight Recap: UConn Advances to Final Four on Braylon Mullins’s Game-Winning Three

UConn will face Illinois, while Michigan will play Arizona in the Final Four next week in Indianapolis.

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Arizona and Illinois Advance to Final Four: Recap From Men’s March Madness Elite Eight

The Illini and Wildcats await their Final Four opponents with the winners of Sunday’s games.

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