Michigan vs. Arizona: The Real Final Four Showdown That Could Decide the Title

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Pat Forde argues that Michigan vs. Arizona is the marquee Final Four matchup and the de facto national championship, with UConn and Illinois earning their berths through tough, high‑level wins. The piece emphasizes the teams’ dominant margins, historic semifinal precedents, the Big Ten drought context, and the appeal of European big men fueling the rosters.
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