UConn vs Michigan: Battle for National Championship

0:00Yukon and Michigan punched their tickets to the National Championship game on Monday night after dominating the final four semis. The Huskies beat Illinois while the Wolverines crushed Arizona 91-73. Both squas are banged up heading in, with Yukon's junior guard Solo Ball nursing a foot sprain from catching his shoe on a screen he got it out. 28 minutes for 13 points but sat out practice in a boot. Solo Ball says he's leaving it to the medical team, doing all he can to suit up while teammates Silas to Mary Jr. is pushing through a high ankle. Sprain and swears he's good to go. Over on Michigan side, star-forward Yaxxel-Indoborg rolled his ankle early but imaging came back clean. He returned after halftime for 11 points. And their coach Joe T moved like a sharp 38-year-old at the Y. Yukon entered the tournament chasing three trophies but only grabbed the East Regional after stumbles in Big E's play. Their seven-and-a-half point, underdogs, to Michigan's stacked roster, top-ranked defense, and fourth-best offense.

1:03Coach Dan Hurley calls the Wolverines the Space Jam Monstars but stresses it's one game, not a series, and underdog status fades and do-or-die mode. Michigan could deliver the Big Ten its first title in 25 years since Michigan states 2000 win, boosting the conference's rep amid TV. Deal Talks. Hurley shut down North Carolina rumors, declaring he's a Yukon lifer, may be eyeing the NBA way down the line. These battle-tested crews know one epic 40 minutes decides legacies. Yukon wants that ring to cap the run. Michigan aims to cement dominance, expect fireworks when the tip hits an Indianapolis. Stand formed with Hartford News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.