Hail to the Victors & The California Climb

Host Grant Mona reacts to a landscape-shifting Monday and Tuesday. We start with the scenes in Indianapolis as Dusty May’s Michigan Wolverines reach the mountaintop, before returning to the West Coast to break down a vital weekend for the Clippers and a shootout thriller for the Kings. Segment One: "Hardest Playing Team in Basketball" | Michigan Wins It All The Michigan Wolverines are national champions! In a tactical masterclass, Michigan defeated the UConn Huskies 69–63 on Monday night to claim the 2026 National Title. The Lendeborg Legacy: Grant reacts to the postgame presser from Dusty May and tournament breakout star Lendeborg, who played through a sprained MCL and rolled ankle to secure the title. Lendeborg's blunt assessment: "We're the hardest-playing team in basketball. We are the best team in college basketball, and we want to be one of the greats ever. Mission accomplished." Defensive Clinic: Analysis of how Michigan held the high-powered UConn offense to just 31% shooting. Grant discusses Dusty May’s rapid turnaround of the program and why this Wolverines squad—which scored 90+ points in every tournament game leading up to the final—proved they could win in the mud when the trophy was on the line. Segment Two: California Postseason Push | Clippers & Kings Stay Alive It was a high-stakes 48 hours for the pro teams in Los Angeles as playoff positioning comes down to the wire. Clippers Statement in Sacramento: Over at the Golden 1 Center on April 5th, the LA Clippers dismantled the Sacramento Kings 138–109. Kawhi’s Response: Kawhi Leonard (26 points) addressed the recent "contender" chatter, emphasizing that despite roster changes, the goal remains building daily. Ty Lue’s Focus: We hear from the head coach on the team’s late-season surge: "I feel confident in our players. Our goal is to make the playoffs, and if we get there, anything can happen." Kings Edge Predators in the Shootout: Back at Crypto.com Arena on Monday night, the Los Angeles Kings tightened the Western Conference race with a gritty 3–2 shootout win over the Nashville Predators. Kempe’s Clutch Gene: Reaction to Adrian Kempe, who netted the lone shootout goal to secure the vital extra point. Locker Room Grit: We hear from Jim Hiller and the Kings veterans on the importance of the two points as they move into sole possession of the final playoff spot. The message: "In April, style points don't matter—only the result." Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.