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Michigan Wins First Men’s Hoops National Championship Since 1989, Beating UConn

The Wolverines also ended the Big Ten’s 26-year title drought.
Gilberto Manzano
SI Staff

The Michigan Wolverines celebrate after winning the 2026 men’s basketball national championship. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

The Michigan Wolverines won their first men’s college basketball national championship since 1989 with a 69–63 win over the UConn Huskies on Monday in Indianapolis. It also ended the Big Ten’s 26-year title drought in the sport.

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Gilberto Manzano

SI Staff