INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 04: Jaden Bradley #0 of the Arizona Wildcats dribbles the ball during the first half of a NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four game against the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 91-73. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

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The No. 1 Arizona Wildcats entered Saturday night’s showdown with the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines separated by just a 1.5-point spread, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.

However, from start to finish, it was all Wolverines. Michigan continued its dominant NCAA Tournament run with a 91-73 victory, led by Aday Mara, who recorded a game-high 26 points and nine rebounds. The Wolverines also had four other players score in double figures.

As for Arizona, its remarkable season came to an end, which also marked the conclusion of senior guard Jaden Bradley’s college basketball career.

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He went out with his best season yet, earning Big 12 Player of the Year honors, First Team All-Big 12 recognition, and a spot in Arizona’s Basketball Ring of Honor. Bradley spent the last three seasons with the program after transferring from Alabama following his freshman year.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: Jaden Bradley #0 of the Arizona Wildcats dribbles the ball during the first half of a NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four game against the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 91-73. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

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Shortly after the game, the NCAA — as it often does with high-profile seniors whose college careers are coming to a close — sent a parting message to the Arizona guard.

“A tremendous career,” the NCAA wrote. “Thank you, Jaden Bradley.”

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Fans echoed that sentiment, offering high praise for Bradley’s incredible season with the Wildcats, during which he averaged 13.3 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game.

“Proud of you, JB,” one fan said.

“1 of 1. Great career,” another added.

“Love you, Jaden Bradley!! Thank you for everything!” a fan wrote.

“We love you, Jaden!!” another commented.

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