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theriver55

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Just over 11 minutes into the first half of Michigan's national semifinal romp over Arizona on Saturday, star forward Yaxel Lendeborg somersaulted backward in pain on the baseline, punctuating his tumble by slamming his palms in frustration on the floor.

On a Final Four night mostly devoid of compelling theater, Lendeborg's gutty return after suffering a left MCL sprain and left ankle sprain gave Michigan's blowout an adrenaline shot of drama.

Lendeborg played just 14 minutes, as he got into early foul trouble and then retreated twice to the locker room before halftime. The injuries came from stepping on the right foot of Arizona's Motiejus Krivas on what he later called an ill-advised dunk attempt.
 

theriver55

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UConn guard Solo Ball has a foot injury and will not practice Sunday as the Huskies prepare to face Michigan in the men's NCAA tournament championship game.

UConn coach Dan Hurley told reporters that Ball has "some type of a foot sprain" and is in a walking boot. His status is uncertain for Monday night's title game against the favored Wolverines, according to Hurley.

"I couldn't tell," Hurley responded, when asked whether Ball will play Monday. "We'll know more as we get later in the day."
 

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"A fascinating fun fact regarding the UConn Huskies and Michigan Wolverines entering their 2026 Men's National Championship matchup is the stark contrast in their tournament histories:
UConn is a perfect 6-0 in national championship games, while Michigan is 1-6 in title games.
Here are a few more fun facts about this matchup:
  • Decades of Dominance: Since 1999, UConn has won six national championships in a span of just 25 years.
  • Title Matchup: Michigan is looking for its first title since 1989, having lost four straight title games since then (1992, 1993, 2013, 2018).
  • Coach's Homecoming: Michigan head coach Dusty May is coaching in his home state to secure the Wolverines' second-ever national title.
  • The Streak: UConn is trying to become the first team in 17 years to win back-to-back national championships, having done so in 2023 and 2024."
 

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