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Michigan's Duncan Robinson has had ‘incredible run’ to title game

Coach John Beilein sees similarities between Villanova and Loyola, and shares his philosophy on the athletic training and development of recruits. "You're not amassing talent, you're building a team."

Thirty-three years ago, Mike Maker, then 19, settled in to watch the NCAA championship game.

He was rooting for the underdog — and eventual champion — Villanova. His brother, Wyatt, was a backup center on the team.

On Monday night, Maker was preparing to again cheer hard for the darkhorse — but this time it was to be Michigan, against, of all teams, Villanova.