In a thrilling national championship game, the No. 1 seed University of Michigan Wolverines defeated the No. 2 seed University of Connecticut (UConn) 69-63, claiming their first title since 1989. Elliot Cadeau, who scored a game-high 19 points, played a pivotal role in the victory. After the game, Cadeau addressed his critics during an Instagram livestream, stating, “They said I couldn’t do it, they tried telling me I was a*s.” Cadeau, who began his collegiate career at the University of North Carolina in 2023 before transferring to Michigan in 2025, was also named the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player. Despite a challenging game with only two three-pointers made, Cadeau highlighted the team's resilience, saying, “We’ve been just finding ways to win all year.” He is expected to return for his second season with the Wolverines.