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UConn Men’s Basketball to Face Michigan in Rematch Friday at TD Garden

Michigan and UConn meet again after the Wolverines’ 69-63 championship win, with both teams reshaped by offseason roster changes.

  • Tonight at TD Garden in Boston, the UConn Huskies face the Michigan Wolverines in a rematch of the 2026 National Championship game. Both teams enter with 1-0 records.
  • In their last meeting, Michigan defeated UConn 69-63 in the April title game, securing the championship for the Wolverines while the Huskies seek redemption.
  • Guards Silas Demary Jr. of UConn and Elliot Cadeau of Michigan anchor their respective backcourts, while centers Na'jai Hines and Moustapha Thiam provide critical interior presence.
  • UConn coach Dan Hurley and Michigan coach Mike Boynton Jr. emphasize physical play and defensive pressure, with Boynton noting opponents must "work on their defensive end."
  • This game serves as a significant early-season test for both programs as they continue their non-conference schedules. Friday's contest should reveal each team's standing heading forward.
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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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