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 Final Four Replay Review

 

HOOP HISTORIANS 2026
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Championship Game:  Michigan 69, UConn 63
National Semifinals:  UConn 71, Illinois 62;
Michigan 91, Arizona 73

 

• Michigan became the first team to score 90 or more points in five tournament games, and won their first title since 1989.

• The Hoop Historians had 32 members attend various group-sponsored functions throughout the weekend.

• The Hoop Historians Headquarters was located at the Hampton Inn Downtown, four blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium.

• Dennis Mishko and Guy Baldwin were both recognized for attending their 50th Final Four.

• Zachary Bales, George Bianchi and William Geddes were elected to the group as full members.  Burel Ford was chosen as an Honorary Member.

• The weekend saw the finals of the Division 2, Division 3 and NIT all played in Gainbridge Fieldhouse.  The NIT semifinals were at nearby Hinkle Fieldhouse.

• Larry Baker won the sixth annual Hoop Historians Hoop Hysteria Contest. 
  
  
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