ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan’s men’s basketball team returned to campus as national champions Tuesday, and head coach Dusty May told dozens of fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that “this trophy is yours.”

“You brought it all year, every home game,” he said, resting his hand on top of the trophy. “You guys were there every step of the way.”

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