Pistons congratulate trio of NCAA champion Michigan players

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Pistons congratulate trio of NCAA champion Michigan players

Detroit — Three players from the NCAA Championship Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team attended the Detroit Pistons' 137-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday night.

The Wolverines were represented by forward Yaxel Lendeborg and guards Roddy Gayle Jr. and Trey McKenney. Their appearance came two days after Michigancaptured the 2026 NCAA National Championship title over the UConn Huskies on Monday night.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) congratulates UM guard Trey McKenney for winning the NCAA championship after the game. Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Detroit, Mich.

After the game, several Pistons players congratulated the Wolverines on their national title, which included Cade Cunningham, along with alumni Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson. Upon his exit from the team's locker room, Tobias Harris engaged in a brief conversation with the Michigan trio.

UM basketball players, Yaxel Lendeborg (from left), Trey McKenney, and Roddy Gayle Jr. look up to the jumbotron scoreboard after they were announced to the crowd in the first half. Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Detroit, Mich.

En route to winning their first national title since 1989, the Wolverines went 37-3 overall this season, 19-1 during conference play. Also sitting courtside during the Pistons' win over the Bucks was Michigan legend and basketball Hall of Famer, Chris Webber.

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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Michigan Wolverines trio attends Pistons' win vs. Bucks

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