So much for a ‘Game of the Year’.
Michigan steamrolled Arizona, beating them 91-73, and never trailing at any point in the game.
Michigan will play for the national title 🙌#MFinalFour x #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/ogVPDNzigF
— Big Ten Men’s Basketball (@B1GMBBall) April 5, 2026
The internet was disappointed with the hype and impressed with Michigan’s dominance:
I’m scared what Michigan might do with even more NIL after they win this natty man
— Niko (@nikotaughtyou) April 5, 2026
This is embarrassing as hell out of Arizona all things considered.
Can’t be playing like this when Michigan doesn’t have the best player (in general) in for the entire game.
— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) April 5, 2026
I hate to be the one to say it but Michigan is winning the natty
— Woody (@woodyVSworld) April 5, 2026
Michigan is like a hive mind man. This belt they’re giving Arizona is generational pic.twitter.com/SUZ7mPiM6c
— 🧘🏾♂️ (@bdrip1k) April 5, 2026
Went full Ohio State and got belt to ass cheeks. You love to see it. https://t.co/ffjhNKWGoL
— Jawn-Philippe Mateta™️ ⚽️ (@JonNJCB) April 5, 2026
Michigan head coach Dusty May went viral before the game by sitting courtside to scout the Illinois/UConn game. Some called the move ambitious, but it’s obvious he knew what he was doing.
Dusty May here courtside scouting the first half of this game.
Haven’t seen too many head coaches in the second semifinal do this. pic.twitter.com/hu3XaqrWOZ
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 4, 2026
Dusty definitely knew something pic.twitter.com/FO2MAmoxSg
— Tate Frazier (@tatefrazier) April 5, 2026
It wasn’t all good for the Wolverines.
Star player Yaxel Lendeborg suffered an apparent knee injury and had to go to the locker room multiple times. He had a noticeable limp throughout the game.
Yaxel Lendeborg with a brace on his left knee. Walked out of the UM locker room after the rest of the team. pic.twitter.com/84g7cWQ4sH
— Connor Earegood (@ConnorEaregood) April 5, 2026
This was supposed to be game of the year and we’re up 27 and Yaxel hasn’t played. Played his few minutes on 1 leg.
— UM Sports Fanatic 〽️ (@UMSportsFanatic) April 5, 2026
Michigan will now face UConn in the National Championship on Monday night, where Dusty May and Dan Hurley will face off in an ultimate battle of new-era coaches.
Who’s winning it all?
