Michigan Wolverines Advance to Final Four

The Wolverines will take on Arizona in the national semifinal game on Saturday.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:27pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game between the Michigan Wolverines and Arizona, with the players and court deconstructed into abstract shapes and planes of vibrant colors.Michigan's unexpected run to the Final Four has captivated the state, as the team's resilience and determination to compete for a national championship is on full display.Today in Detroit

The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four for the first time since 2018. CBS News Detroit will have a live report on Friday evening looking into the Wolverines' journey through the NCAA Tournament. The team has overcome challenges, including an allergic reaction suffered by player Elliot Cadeau just days before the big game, and is now hoping to win the national championship under the leadership of coach Dusty May.

Why it matters

Michigan's unexpected run to the Final Four has captivated the city of Detroit and the state of Michigan. The team's turnaround from an 8-24 record last season to a national semifinal appearance is a remarkable accomplishment, and a testament to the work of coach Dusty May and his ability to quickly rebuild the program through the transfer portal.

The details

The Wolverines will take on Arizona in the national semifinal game on Saturday, with the winner advancing to the championship game. Michigan has breezed through the NCAA Tournament so far, winning each round by more than 10 points and becoming the first school to win at least four games in an NCAA Tournament by double digits while scoring at least 90 points in each.

  • The live report from CBS News Detroit will air at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3.
  • The Wolverines will play Arizona in the Final Four on Saturday.

The players

Elliot Cadeau

A Michigan player who suffered an allergic reaction just days before the Final Four game.

Dusty May

The head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, who previously took Florida Atlantic to the Final Four.

Morez Johnson Jr.

A transfer player who joined the Michigan team this season.

Aday Mara

A transfer player who joined the Michigan team this season.

Yaxel Lendeborg

A transfer player who joined the Michigan team this season.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“The Wolverines' journey has not come without challenges, including Elliot Cadeau suffering an allergic reaction just days before Saturday's game. Cadeau is expected to join the team.”

— De Janay Booth-Singleton, Author

“The team went 27-10 in May's first season, advancing to the Sweet 16. May also worked to bring some of the best players to Michigan through the transfer portal, including Cadeau, Morez Johnson Jr., Aday Mara and Yaxel Lendeborg.”

— De Janay Booth-Singleton, Author

What’s next

The winner of Saturday's game between Michigan and Arizona will take on the winner of the Illinois-UConn matchup in the championship game.

The takeaway

Michigan's unexpected run to the Final Four has captivated the state and showcases the remarkable turnaround the program has undergone under coach Dusty May. The team's ability to quickly rebuild through the transfer portal and overcome challenges like Cadeau's allergic reaction demonstrates their resilience and determination to compete for a national championship.