Michigan's Fab Five Reunite for Final Four Broadcast

The legendary basketball squad will provide commentary as their alma mater faces Arizona in the NCAA tournament semifinals.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:22pm

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in shades of blue, yellow, and red, capturing the energy and movement of a college basketball game.The Fab Five's reunion for this Final Four broadcast will connect Michigan's storied past with the current team's quest for a national championship.Indianapolis Today

The iconic Michigan basketball squad known as the 'Fab Five' - Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson - will reunite to provide commentary and analysis during an alternative broadcast of the Wolverines' Final Four matchup against Arizona. The group, who led Michigan to consecutive national title games in 1992 and 1993, will appear on truTV and HBO to share their reactions, insights, and stories as their alma mater competes for a chance at the national championship.

Why it matters

The Fab Five transcended college basketball with their style, swagger, and on-court dominance in the early 1990s. Their reunion for this Final Four broadcast will be a nostalgic moment for Michigan fans and a chance for the group to celebrate the current Wolverines team, which is making its first Final Four appearance since 2018.

The details

Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson - the first all-freshman starting lineup to reach the national title game - will provide commentary and analysis during the Michigan-Arizona semifinal game on Saturday. The alternative broadcast will air on truTV and HBO following the earlier UConn-Illinois matchup. Fans looking for the traditional game broadcast can watch on TBS, TNT, and HBO Max.

  • The Fab Five-led alternative broadcast will air on Saturday, following the first semifinal game that tips off around 6 p.m. ET.
  • Michigan is making its first Final Four appearance since 2018, when the team reached the national title game before falling to Villanova.

The players

Chris Webber

A member of Michigan's legendary 'Fab Five' recruiting class, Webber played two seasons with the Wolverines before becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the 1993 NBA Draft. He went on to have a successful professional career.

Jalen Rose

Part of the Fab Five, Rose and Juwan Howard left Michigan for the NBA after the 1993-94 season. Rose had a long NBA career and has since become a prominent basketball analyst.

Juwan Howard

Howard was a key member of the Fab Five and later served as the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines from 2019 to 2024, leading the team to the Elite Eight in 2021.

Jimmy King

King was the fourth member of the iconic Fab Five recruiting class, playing all four years at Michigan and helping the team reach consecutive national title games.

Ray Jackson

The fifth member of the Fab Five, Jackson played all four years at Michigan alongside his legendary teammates.

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What they’re saying

“It's going to be great, and we're excited about it. It's a symbol of our support of the University of Michigan, especially because our team is doing so well in the tournament. The team has looked good all season, being dominant and setting records and the way they're doing it, it's been fun to watch.”

— Jimmy King

“We want to just come together and be fans of guys on the cusp of doing something historical.”

— Jimmy King

The takeaway

The Fab Five's reunion for this Final Four broadcast is a chance for the legendary Michigan squad to celebrate the current Wolverines team and its quest for the national championship. Their commentary and insights will provide a unique perspective for fans, connecting the past and present of one of college basketball's most iconic programs.