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NCAA Division I 2025-26
NCAA Division I Final: University of Michigan - University of Connecticut 69-63 Michigan (Dusty May): Yaxel Lendeborg 13, Elliot Cadeau 19, Trey McKenney 9, Aday Mara 8, Morez Johnson 12, Roddy Gayle Jr. 4, Nimari Burnett 4, Will Tschetter 0, Charlie May 0, Malick Kordel 0, Oscar Goodman 0, Howard Eisley 0 Top25 2025-26
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![]() BYU NCAA Division I Final ![]() Michigan Tops UConn 69–63 to Capture 2026 National Championship (Photo: ABC)
Arrived: Elliot Cadeau (University of North Carolina), Aday Mara (University of California at Los Angeles), Yaxel Lendeborg (University of Alabama at Birmingham), Morez Johnson (University of Illinois)
Average Height: 198.6 cm (6'6.2'')
Average Age: 21.3
Michigan Tops UConn 69–63 to Capture 2026 National Championship-Apr 7, 2026
Indianapolis, IN – The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament came to a thrilling conclusion at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, where the Michigan Wolverines outlasted the Connecticut Huskies 69–63 to claim their first national championship in over three decades. In a game that lived up to its billing, both teams traded blows for 40 minutes, but Michigan’s poise and timely execution down the stretch proved to be the difference. Junior guard Elliot Cadeau (6'1''-G-2004) once again rose to the occasion, leading the Wolverines with 19 points and orchestrating the offense with the composure of a seasoned veteran. Cadeau’s ability to control tempo and make plays in key moments was instrumental in keeping UConn’s defense off balance. His leadership throughout the tournament had been a defining factor in Michigan’s run, and on the biggest stage, he delivered once more. Forward Morez Johnson provided the interior presence Michigan needed, recording a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. His physicality on the boards and defensive effort against UConn’s frontcourt helped the Wolverines withstand several second-half surges. Meanwhile, Yaxel Lendeborg, the team’s All-American forward, battled through ankle and knee injuries to contribute 13 points. Though not at full strength, Lendeborg’s toughness and ability to hit mid-range shots gave Michigan a crucial offensive boost. For UConn, the loss ended their bid for a historic third national title in four years — a feat not accomplished since John Wooden’s UCLA dynasty of the 1970s. The Huskies entered the game with a chance to cement their place among college basketball’s modern powerhouses, but Michigan’s defensive discipline and rebounding edge proved too much to overcome. Alex Karaban led the Huskies with 17 points and 11 rebounds, showcasing his versatility and effort on both ends of the floor. Tarris Reed added 13 points and 14 rebounds, anchoring UConn’s interior attack and keeping them within striking distance throughout the contest. Braylon Mullins, who had been one of UConn’s most reliable perimeter threats all season, struggled to find his rhythm, finishing with 11 points on 4-of-17 shooting. The game itself was a showcase of high-level basketball — physical, tactical, and filled with momentum swings. Neither team led by more than eight points at any stage, and the intensity never wavered. Michigan’s defense, which had been a hallmark of its tournament run, held UConn to just 39% shooting from the field and limited their transition opportunities. In the final minutes, Cadeau’s steady hand guided Michigan through the pressure. With the Wolverines clinging to a narrow lead, he hit a crucial pull-up jumper with just over a minute remaining, extending the margin to five. UConn had chances to respond, but Michigan’s defense forced contested shots and secured key rebounds. When the final buzzer sounded, the Wolverines bench erupted, celebrating a long-awaited return to college basketball’s summit. The victory also marked a significant moment for the Big Ten Conference, which had endured a national title drought since Michigan State’s championship in 2000. For years, the league had produced strong team’s and deep tournament runs but had fallen short. Michigan’s triumph not only ended that streak but also reaffirmed the program’s place among the sport’s elite. As confetti rained down inside Lucas Oil Stadium, coaches and players embraced, knowing they had etched their names into Michigan basketball history. The Wolverines’ blend of veteran leadership, defensive toughness, and unselfish play carried them through one of the most competitive tournaments in recent memory. For UConn, the loss was a bitter end to another remarkable season, but their sustained excellence over the past four years remains undeniable. For Michigan, it was a night of redemption and resilience, This article was written by Andrew Keeling of NetScouts Basketball. Overton, Pettiford help Auburn beat Tulsa 92-86 in OT for 1st NIT championship-Apr 6, 2026
Kevin Overton (6'5''-G) had 26 points, Tahaad Pettiford (6'1''-G) scored 24 and Auburn took advantage of a late 5-second violation in regulation to beat Tulsa 92-86 in overtime on Sunday night and win its first NIT championship. Ade Popoola (6'5''-G) sank a 3-pointer to give Tulsa a 76-71 lead with 1:05 left in regulation. Pettiford hit a 3-pointer with 44 seconds remaining and Elyjah Freeman (6'8''-G) made the second of two free throws following two foul shots by Tulsa's Tyler Behrend (6'10''-F) for a 78-75 lead. But the Golden Hurricane couldn't inbound the ball following Freeman's make and Overton buried a baseline 3-pointer with eight seconds left to force OT. Overton hit his fifth 3 to put Auburn (22-16) up 89-84 and the Tigers led over the final 3:31 of the extra period. Overton hit 7 of 13 shots and 7 of 8 free throws. Pettiford had four 3-pointers and eight assists. Keyshawn Hall (6'7''-F-2003) totaled 11 points and 12 rebounds. Sebastian Williams-Adams (6'8''-F) added 13 points off the bench and Filip Jovic (6'8''-F-2005) scored 12. David Green had 25 points, Tylen Riley (6'3''-G) scored 20 and Popoola added 13 for Tulsa (30-8), which finished with the second most wins in program history. Pettiford had 15 points by halftime and Overton scored 14 for a 48-31 advantage after jumping out to a 34-13 lead. Tulsa trailed 55-35, but Green had six straight points and scored eight in a 12-0 run to cut it to 57-51 with 12:18 remaining. Pettiford made two free throws to end the run, but Green and Miles Barnstable (6'2''-G) followed with 3-pointers and Green added two foul shots to tie. Riley hit two free throws to extend a 24-2 run and Tulsa took its first lead 61-59 with 10:26 left. Tulsa won NIT titles in 1981 and 2001. Courtesy of: cbssports.com Huff scores career-high 38 as West Virginia tops Oklahoma 89-82 in OT to win CBC title-Apr 6, 2026
Honor Huff (5'10''-PG) made eight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 38 to propel West Virginia to an 89-82 overtime victory over Oklahoma on Sunday in the championship game of the College Basketball Crown Tournament. The senior guard teamed up with Jasper Floyd to do all the scoring in a game-ending 13-0 run for the Mountaineers (21-14) after spotting the Sooners (21-16) the first six points in OT. Floyd missed his first eight shots before sinking 3-pointers on both sides of one by Huff in a 9-0 run that gave West Virginia the lead for good at 85-82. Huff scored the final four points at the foul line. Huff made 9 of 19 shots with seven of the misses coming from beyond the arc. He made all 12 of his free throws and had four assists. Chance Moore (6'6''-G) totaled 19 points — on 7-for-8 shooting — and 10 rebounds off the bench. Brenen Lorient (6'9''-F-2002) added 15 points and eight rebounds. Nijel Pack (5'10''-PG-2001) led Oklahoma with 24 points and seven assists. Tae Davis (6'9''-F) had 19 points and Xzayvier Brown (6'2''-G) scored 13. Huff hit his first five 3-pointers and West Virginia jumped out to a 26-11 lead in the first 9:25. Davis had a three-point play in a 9-0 run and another one with 22 seconds left as Oklahoma battled back to lead 41-37 at halftime. Pack sank a 3-pointer 3:31 into the second half to give Oklahoma its first double-digit lead 52-42. Huff hit a 3 and two free throws and Lorient scored after a Sooners' shot-clock violation to tie it 71-all with 1:45 remaining. Pack and Huff traded 3-pointers, but Davis turned it over and then fouled Huff, who hit both free throws with 33 seconds remaining. Davis tied it at 76 with a layup, forcing OT. Courtesy of: times-news.com ESPN.com All-America Awards 2026-Apr 16, 2026
First Team Second Team Third Team Honorable Mention *The awards were created by USBasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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MVP: First Team Honorable Mention *The awards were created by USBasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award: Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Finalists Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Top 10 ------------------------ Jerry West Schooting Guard of the Year Award: Third Team Jerry West Schooting Guard of the Year Award Top 10 ------------------------ Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award: Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award Finalists Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award Top 10 ------------------------ Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award: All-Imports Team Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award Top 10 ------------------------ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award Finalists Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award Top 10 *The awards were created by USBasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
It very often required deeper research and collecting various data about the players and their teams. NIT All-Tournament Awards 2026-Apr 16, 2026
All-Tournament Most Outstanding Player:
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East Team West Team NCAA All-Academic Awards 2026-Apr 16, 2026
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Associated Press All-America First Team Associated Press All-America Second Team Associated Press All-America Third Team *The awards were created by USBasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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First Team Second Team Third Team NCAA Colleges All-America Awards 2026-Apr 16, 2026
Lefty Driesell Defensive Player of the Year: Lefty Driesell Defensive All-American Finalists *The awards were created by USBasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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![]() Cameron Boozer, 18-year old forward from the Duke University, was named the All-Americans Player of the Year at the NCAA Division I.
He received multiple other awards, was voted the Pete Newell Big Man of the Year, Freshman of the Year and was selected to the First Team.
With Boozer's excellent performance, the Duke University achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 30 to 2 in the regular season.
Boozer averaged almost 23 points and over 10 rebounds per game in the league.
He has totalled 22 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 4 games.
Boozer registered double-doubles in 21 games during the event.
His 35 points against the Indiana State University were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Darius Acuff, 19-year old guard from the The University of Arkansas, was chosen to the All-Americans First Team of NCAA Division I.
His court vision propelled him to the third spot in points per game an outstanding average of almost 24.
Acuff also had over 6 assists per game that season in the league.
He has totalled 23 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 6 games.
Acuff logged double-doubles in 4 games at the event.
His 49 points against the Alabama were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
AJ Dybantsa, 19-year old swingman from the Brigham Young University, was named to the All-Americans First Team at the NCAA Division I.
He registered almost 7 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
Dybantsa led the NCAA1 in points per game with almost 26.
He has totalled 23 games of 20 or more points on the year and notched 30 or more points in 6 games.
Dybantsa recorded double-doubles in 4 games at the event.
His 40 points against the University of Kansas State were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Yaxel Lendeborg, forward from the University of Michigan, earned a spot in the All-Americans First Team of NCAA Division I.
He was previously voted to the Second Team back in 2023.
Lendeborg averaged over 15 points and almost 7 rebounds per game in the league.
He has totalled 10 games of 20 or more points and registered double-doubles in 7 games on the year.
Lendeborg's 29 points against the Maryland were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Braden Smith, 22-year old guard from the Purdue University, was selected to the All-Americans First Team at the NCAA Division I.
He was previously chosen to the First Team last year.
Smith's playmaking prowess was on full display as he secured the second position in assists per game averaging almost 9.
He also had over 14 points per game that season in the league.
Smith has totalled 9 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 8 games on the year.
His 29 points against the Alabama were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Player of the Year: Pete Newell Big Man of the Year: Freshman of the Year: Defensive Player of the Year: Coach of the Year: Jon Scheyer of Duke First Team Second Team Third Team *The awards were created by USBasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
It very often required deeper research and collecting various data about the players and their teams. NABC Division I All-District Awards 2026-Apr 16, 2026
Central District Coach of the Year: First Team Second Team East District Coach of the Year: First Team Second Team Great Lakes District Coach of the Year: First Team Second Team Gulf District Co-Coach of the Year: Co-Coach of the Year: First Team Second Team Mid Atlantic District Co-Coach of the Year: Co-Coach of the Year: Co-Coach of the Year: First Team Second Team Mountain District Coach of the Year: First Team Second Team North Atlantic District Coach of the Year: First Team Second Team Pacific District Coach of the Year: First Team Second Team Southeast District Coach of the Year: First Team Second Team South Atlantic District Coach of the Year: First Team Second Team *The awards were created by USBasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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John R. Wooden Award: Jersey Mike's Naismith Player of the Year: John R. Wooden Award Top 5 Finalists Jersey Mike's Naismith Player of the Year Finalists Jersey Mike's Naismith Player of the Year Semifinalists *The awards were created by USBasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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NCAA All-East Region Most Outstanding Player: NCAA East Region All-Tournament Team ------------------------------- NCAA All-Midwest Region Most Outstanding Player: NCAA Midwest Region All-Tournament Team ------------------------------- NCAA All-South Region Most Outstanding Player: NCAA South Region All-Tournament Team ------------------------------- NCAA All-West Region Most Outstanding Player: NCAA West Region All-Tournament Team *The awards were created by USBasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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Naismith Defensive Player of the Year: Naismith Defensive Player Finalists Naismith Defensive Player Semifinalists *The awards were created by USBasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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Oscar Robertson Trophy (Nation: Wayman Tisdale Award (National Freshman Player of the Year): Henry Iba Coach of the Year Award: Dusty May of Michigan First Team Second Team Third Team Honorable Mention *The awards were created by USBasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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