If there was one player who personified Michigan’s grit all season, it was Elliot Cadeau.<\/p>\n
The smallest guy on the floor on Monday displayed the biggest heart as Cadeau led the Wolverines past Connecticut, 69-63<\/a>, for the national title in the NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.<\/p>\n The 6-foot-1 guard tallied 19 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals against the Huskies. His fingerprints were all over the game, serving as the steadying force on both ends for Michigan<\/a>. Cadeau was named Most Outstanding Player of the whole tournament.<\/p>\n During their celebration in the locker room, Cadeau went live on Instagram and sent a strong message<\/a> to his critics.<\/p>\n \u201cThey said I couldn’t do it. They tried telling me I was a**. What the f*** are you talking about?\u201d said the junior guard.<\/p>\n “They said I couldn’t do it. They tried telling me I was ass.”<\/p>\n Elliot Cadeau on IG live following his MOP award in the National Championship \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n (via ElliotCadeau\/ IG)pic.twitter.com\/gepAQoqGrj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Fans were hyped after Cadeau’s fired-up remarks.<\/p>\n \u201cYou absolutely earned the MVP, no question,\u201d said<\/a> @Storm287144151.<\/p>\n \u201cEC proved many doubters wrong,\u201d added<\/a> @MikeInA2.<\/p>\n \u201cLMFAO, this is an all-time get-back,\u201d posted<\/a> @irvv_m.<\/p>\n \u201cLet ’em know,\u201d wrote<\/a> @Twon1146151.<\/p>\n \u201cTurn up 3, your night tonight,\u201d commented<\/a> @LavineDom.<\/p>\n