This House resolution congratulates the University of Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team for winning the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. The resolution notes that on April 6, 2026, Michigan beat the University of Connecticut 69-63 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It records that Michigan was the 1-seed in the Midwest Region, finished the season with a program-record 37 wins, and lists the tournament victories over Howard (101-80), Saint Louis (95-72), Alabama (90-77), Tennessee (95-62), and Arizona (91-73) on the way to the championship. The resolution says this is the program's second national championship (the first was in 1989) and the first NCAA men's basketball title for a Big Ten team since 2000. It names players and recognizes Head Coach Dusty May and his staff. The resolution invites the team to the United States Capitol and directs the Clerk to provide enrolled copies to University President Domenico Grasso, Athletic Director Warde J. Manuel, and Head Coach Dusty May. The resolution was introduced April 13, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
If you are a fan, student, or alum of the University of Michigan, this resolution is a formal congressional recognition of the team's championship and season. The resolution is a ceremonial statement by the House that honors the players, coaches, students, and staff and may result in an invitation for the team to be honored at the Capitol.
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Supporters say the resolution honors the Wolverines' achievement, recognizes the players, coaches, and support staff, and celebrates teamwork, resilience, and school pride. The resolution highlights the team's tournament run, program records, and historical significance of the victory.
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