# Final Four Picks | UConn vs Illinois | Michigan vs Arizona | National Championship Lookahead

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Podcast: [Ride The Line](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ride-the-line-7045600)
Published: 2026-04-03T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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. Send us Fan Mail FOLLOW US ON: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsports Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork

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