The Wolverines won the first men's basketball title for the Big Ten since 2000.

Thiam, a 7-foot-2 center, committed to Michigan as Aday Mara declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.

Cadeau, named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player, told ESPN that he has agreed to a deal to return for his senior year.

May took over a Michigan program that was at a low point and was replacing a legendary alum in Juwan Howard. He's turned out to be an instant home run hire.

Lendeborg was all but broken physically and said at halftime he felt "super weak." But his teammates rallied around him and the Wolverines are college basketball's champs after a resurgent second half from the do-it-all forward.