Hour 1: What Statement Did Michigan Make With Title Win?

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🗓️ 7 April 2026

⏱️ 47 minutes

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First Take begins with the Victorious Wolverines! A dominant run for the ages capped off with a nail biter against the dynastic Fightin' Danny Hurleys. Stephen A. and Sean Farnham break down how Dusty May's squad got it done in Indy! (0:00) Then, Stephen A. gives Mike Malone some advice as he prepares Chapel Hill for the long road back to Blue Bloodism. (18:00) Next, fresh off of a national championship, and one hour of sleep, Dusty May talks with Shae and Stephen A.!! (27:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:31.5	You got Michigan with a title on the line. Roddy Gale Jr. flying out of nowhere.
0:38.0	The lead favors Michigan.
0:42.3	Michigan starting to take control a little bit.
1:00.0	Michigan, the 2026 men's basketball national champions. And we have a champion.
1:06.0	Hello, everyone.
1:07.0	Welcome to First Take.
1:08.0	Stephen A is here.
1:09.0	Hello, I am Shay Cornett. And look who's
1:11.1	joining us from Indianapolis. Sean Barnum, good morning to you, buddy. How are you? What's going on, bro? I am great. A champion was crowned last night and I get to hang out with you two this morning. It doesn't get much better than that. You don't know, you know, I mean, you're my buddy and all of that stuff.
1:27.5	We don't get to be in studio together.
1:29.4	I know.
1:29.8	I know what you're going to say.
1:30.6	Usually I would hold you to a dress code, but you're on the road. It's early out there. And by the way, you've been working all night. So I forgive you. That's right. I forgive you. Good news is. Okay, thank you. And I got to get on a flight right afterwards. There we go. You know the deal.
1:47.4	And he's got to get on a flight right afterwards.
1:45.0	There we go.
1:45.8	You know the deal.
2:01.0	And he's got to go all the way back to California, this poor guy. I mean, my goodness. I know, I know. It's a travesty. Farney, we'll get to you in a minute. Michigan head coach, Dussie Mae, is actually going to join us here on first take shortly. But let's begin with his Wolverines because, yes, hail to the victors.
2:05.3	The Michigan Wolverines are your national champions that gives them their second title in school history, their first chip in nearly four decades, and gives the Big Ten their first
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