Dusty May and the Wolverines cut down the nets as national champions

Detroit — In a raucous, confetti-filled final minute Monday night at a packed stadium, Michigan completed a season-long mission by outlasting Connecticut 69-63 to claim the program’s first national championship in 37 years. The Wolverines, guided by second-year coach Dusty May, withstood every late push from a Huskies squad seeking its third title in four seasons and the unofficial crown of college basketball’s next dynasty.

Built largely through the transfer portal, Michigan spent the winter ranked among the nation’s most consistent outfits, a trait that carried into the NCAA tournament and peaked in the title game. When the horn sounded, May’s players climbed ladders and clipped the championship nets, sealing the 2025-26 season with the program’s ultimate prize.

Moments later, the traditional One Shining Moment montage aired across television and social platforms, punctuating another memorable March Madness.

Michigan, national champions once again.