Grant and Tanner preview BOTH Final Four matchups and break down every possible national championship scenario — and both land on the same pick. Michigan wins it all.

UCONN VS ILLINOIS

Illinois has been waiting for this revenge game since losing to UConn earlier this season. The key debate: Tarris Reed or Keaton Wagler as the best player on the court? Grant and Tanner argue both sides — but ultimately Dan Hurley tips the scales. Three straight Final Fours. The man has done this before.

MICHIGAN VS ARIZONA

The two best teams in the country by KenPom on the same floor. Michigan's size and suffocating defense against Arizona's relentless offensive efficiency from two. Plus — is Tommy Lloyd distracted by the open UNC coaching job? Grant and Tanner address the most underrated storyline of the weekend and both land on Michigan.

MICHIGAN WINS THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

UConn vs Michigan. Illinois vs Michigan. Arizona vs Michigan. Grant and Tanner go through every possible title game scenario, give Dan Hurley and Arizona their flowers, and explain why every road leads to the same place — the Wolverines cutting down the nets in Indianapolis.

Who wins the 2026 national championship? Drop your pick.

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Grant and Tanner preview both Final Four matchups, break down the road to the national championship, and lock in their picks. UConn made a miraculous comeback against Duke to get here. Illinois has been one of the most offensively efficient teams in the country. Michigan and Arizona are the two best teams in KenPom. And when it's all said and done — Grant and Tanner expect UConn vs. Michigan in the title game, with Michigan cutting down the nets.

UCONN VS ILLINOIS: Dan Hurley is the single biggest reason UConn is back in the Final Four for the third straight year. The Huskies already beat Illinois once this season, survived a miraculous Elite Eight comeback against Duke, and their defense is built to slow down exactly what Illinois does offensively. But the Illini have been relentless all tournament and won't go quietly. Full breakdown, full pick.

MICHIGAN VS ARIZONA: The two highest-rated teams in KenPom on the same floor. Michigan's athletes and defensive presence against Arizona's ruthless offensive efficiency from two. Grant and Tanner identify the key matchup, explain why both teams are built differently than everyone else left in the field, and make their pick.

WHY MICHIGAN WINS IT ALL: UConn vs. Michigan in the title game. The athletes, the defense, the analytics, the coaching — Grant and Tanner lay out the full case for the Wolverines in Indianapolis and explain why they match up better against the Huskies than anyone UConn has seen all tournament.

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Grant and Tanner are LIVE with Sweet 16 Friday picks, Elite Eight Saturday breakdowns, and a full NBA MVP debate. UConn vs. Michigan State splits the room. Illinois is going to the Final Four. And the MVP race between Shai, Wemby, and Luka is the best argument in basketball right now.

SWEET 16 FRIDAY PICKS

UConn vs. Michigan State is the split of the night — both make their case and can't agree. Duke survives St. John's. Iowa State walks Tennessee. Michigan smokes Alabama. Full picks across the entire Friday slate before tip-off.

ELITE EIGHT SATURDAY BREAKDOWN

Illinois over Iowa — Grant and Tanner both like the Illini and explain exactly why. Then the big one: can red-hot Purdue actually pull off the upset against an Arizona team that hasn't lost in weeks? Full matchup breakdowns, coaching edges, and picks before Saturday's Elite Eight tips.

NBA MVP — SHAI, WEMBY, OR LUKA?

Shai is the reigning MVP on the best team in the league. Wemby is the best defensive player on the planet with the Spurs sitting at the 2 seed in the West. Luka is leading the league in scoring and on an absolute tear. Grant and Tanner debate all three, make their cases, and pick a winner.

Who's your MVP? Who's making the Final Four? Drop it below!

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