How Michigan, UConn won Saturday's Final Four -- and keys to Monday's title game
Why it matters: Michigan now has the opportunity to win its first national championship since 1989.
- Michigan defeated Arizona 91-73, with Aday Mara scoring 26 points and Morez Johnson Jr. excelling in transition and on the offensive glass, overwhelming Arizona's elite frontcourt (Jeff Borzello).
- Michigan's ability to quickly shift gears and unleash dominant runs, like their 33-10 rally against Tennessee in the Elite Eight, is identified as the No. 1 factor in their championship run (Myron Medcalf).
- Yaxel Lendeborg's availability for the championship game is a concern after he sustained an ankle injury in the first half against Arizona, though he returned to play nine minutes in the second half (Jeff Borzello).
Michigan and UConn have advanced to the national championship, with Michigan dominating Arizona 91-73 thanks to stellar performances from Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr., despite an ankle injury to All-American Yaxel Lendeborg. ESPN's crew highlights Michigan's ability to shift gears and overwhelm opponents with a combination of size, speed, and shooting, a quality that left both Tennessee and Arizona without answers.
