about 1 month ago

NCAA Expands to $226 Million Tournament Payout to Include Final Four and Championship

NCAA expanded this year to include the Final Four and national championship games, distributing more than $226 million based on how far teams advance. "Today's vote emphasizes the importance of rewarding schools who invest in the development of their basketball programs and reach not just the Final Four but ultimately achieve the pinnacle of success," said NCAA SVP Dan Gavitt.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Yaxel Lendeborg Committed to Playing National Championship Game “Unless He Can’t Walk”

Lendeborg said it was a weird feeling playing in Michigan's Final Four win vs. Arizona with an MCL sprain. However, there was no way he'd sit on the bench. "Imma push through, there's no way I'm missing the game on Monday night," Lendeborg declared. He added that he'd play in the championship game, unless he can't walk at all.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Charles Barkley Warns UConn to “Up Your Game” if They Want to Beat Michigan for the Natty

Although Barkley didn't expect Michigan to blow Arizona out, he stated that they've played this way throughout the tournament. Charles warned UConn that they'd have to up their game to beat Michigan in the championship showdown. "They're going to play defense like mad men, if you're going to beat them, you're going to have to raise your level," Barkley said.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Fab Five Reject Yaxel Lendeborg's 'Dominican LeBron' Nickname

Adam Lefkoe asked the Fab Five on the altcast, "You like the Yaxel nickname 'Dominican LeBron'?" This warranted an immediate reaction from the Five as they all said, "No." Juwan Howard went on to say that there's only "one LeBron". This came during Michigan's blowout 91-73 win over Arizona as they punched their ticket to the natty to face UConn.

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Dan Hurley Sides With Geno Auriemma In His Beef With Dawn Staley

Geno and Dawn's testy encounter following their Final Four game led to the former sending out an apology from his side. Hurley, after advancing to the natty, said, "Geno’s helped me so much. The way he handled the whole thing, he’s such a standup guy with the statement and he’s one of the classiest people."

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Charles Barkley Says Aday Mara Was the “Cheat Code” for Michigan, Praises His Defense

"That guy got hands like Jerry Rice," said Barkley. He was impressed by Mara's suffocating defense vs. Arizona. Barkley continued, "He's the cheat code for Michigan. He's the one guy that makes everything go." Mara was impressive on both ends in the Final Four, dropping 26 points and 9 rebounds while blocking 2 shots on the defensive end.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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