Get an official Michigan Wolverines 2026 NCAA championship book now

• The Michigan Wolverines won the 2026 NCAA men's basketball national championship, defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63.
• This marks Michigan's first men's basketball national title in 37 years.
• Fans can celebrate the victory with commemorative books detailing the team's championship season.
• Two book options are available: a hardcover titled "Maize the Roof" and a softcover called "Big Blue Rise."

The Michigan Wolverines are your 2026 NCAA men's basketball national champions! With a 69-63 win over the UConn Huskies, the Wolverines return to the top of the college basketball world for the first time in 37 years. Now, you can celebrate with commemorative books that document an unforgettable season for Michigan.

With two options, a hardcover coffee table book "Maize the Roof" and a soft cover "Big Blue Rise", every detail of Michigan's route to the championship is memorialized for fans. From early-season statement wins to cutting down the nets on college basketball's biggest stage, the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press come together for these collectible books.

Once the maize and blue confetti settles, relive every moment of Michigan's 2026 national championship win with these commemorative books from the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News:

Celebrate Michigan's 2026 NCAA National Championship with these commemorative books

Maize the Roof: How the Michigan Wolverines dominated college basketball

Maize the Roof: How the Michigan Wolverines dominated college basketball

This hardcover coffee table book lets fans relive all the big moments of Michigan's unforgettable season. Shop Michigan championship book

What's inside this Michigan national championship book?

This premium hardcover book captures the grit, determination, and defining moments that powered the Wolverines through an unforgettable season. Here are some key highlights inside the book:

• Early-season statement wins
• Michigan's commanding performance on the national stage through the March Madness tournament
• Player profiles and highlights including Yaxel Lendeborg as the Big Ten Player of the Year and Elliot Cadeau who emerged as a key driver in Michigan's offense
• Inside the coaching brilliance that led the Wolverines to the championship
• In-depth storytelling and stunning visuals from the Detroit Free Press

Big Blue Rise: Michigan’s Road to Glory Book

Big Blue Rise: Michigan’s Road to Glory Book

Big Blue Rise is a soft cover book that revisits Michigan's journey to bringing a championship back to Ann Arbor. Pre-order Big Blue Rise now

What's inside this Big Blue Michigan book?

This engaging softcover book chronicles the energy, resilience, and standout performances that defined a historic championship season.

From intense matchups to breakthrough moments, this edition captures how Michigan battled its way to the top, showcasing the heart and determination behind their success. It’s the perfect way to revisit the journey that brought a championship back to Ann Arbor.

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