Michigan PG Elliot Cadeau Looks Ahead to Arizona in Final Four

Wolverines point guard ready to take on Wildcats in national semifinal matchup

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:28am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the action of a college basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of navy blue, maize yellow, and cardinal red representing the players, court, and crowd in a conceptual, abstract manner.The Final Four clash between Michigan and Arizona promises an intense battle of two storied programs seeking a return to college basketball's mountaintop.Indianapolis Today

Michigan Wolverines point guard Elliot Cadeau is confident his team can defeat the Arizona Wildcats in the Final Four on Saturday. Cadeau, a North Carolina transfer, praised Arizona's size and physicality but expressed excitement for the matchup, saying 'I think it's going to be a fun game.' The Wolverines are favored by 1.5 points over the Wildcats in the later semifinal game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Why it matters

This Final Four matchup features two storied college basketball programs looking to end long national championship droughts. Michigan last won the title in 1989, while Arizona's last championship came in 1997 when they were still in the Pac-10 conference. The winner will advance to the national championship game, providing a chance to end their respective conference's title drought as well.

The details

Michigan cruised to a 95-62 victory over Tennessee in the Midwest Regional final to clinch their ninth Final Four appearance. Wolverines head coach Dusty May has led the team to new heights, with Cadeau and stars Yaxel Landeborg and Morez Johnson powering their run. Arizona, now in the Big 12, is making its first Final Four since 2001 and looking to win its first national title in 26 years.

  • Michigan defeated Tennessee on March 26, 2026 to advance to the Final Four.
  • The Final Four matchup between Michigan and Arizona will take place on April 5, 2026 in Indianapolis.

The players

Elliot Cadeau

A point guard for the Michigan Wolverines who transferred from North Carolina. Cadeau is confident in his team's ability to defeat Arizona in the Final Four.

Dusty May

The head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, who has led the team to the Final Four in his third season at the helm.

Yaxel Landeborg

The Midwest Regional Most Outstanding Player and Big Ten Player of the Year for Michigan.

Morez Johnson

The star power forward for the Michigan Wolverines.

Arizona Wildcats

The college basketball program that Michigan will face in the Final Four, making their first appearance in the national semifinals since 2001.

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What they’re saying

“I think it's a great matchup, they're a really talented team. I think it's going to be a fun game.”

— Elliot Cadeau, Michigan Wolverines point guard

“He told me that if I came here, we were going to win, so he put his trust in me and I put my trust in him.”

— Elliot Cadeau, Michigan Wolverines point guard

What’s next

The winner of the Michigan-Arizona matchup will advance to the national championship game on April 7, 2026 in Indianapolis.

The takeaway

This Final Four showdown between Michigan and Arizona features two storied programs looking to end lengthy national championship droughts. The Wolverines, led by Elliot Cadeau and a talented supporting cast, are confident they can defeat the physical Wildcats and reach the title game for the first time since 2018.