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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) \u2014 The University of Michigan’s men’s basketball team returned to campus as national champions<\/a> Tuesday, and head coach Dusty May told dozens of fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that \u201cthis trophy is yours.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou brought it all year, every home game,\u201d he said, resting his hand on top of the trophy. \u201cYou guys were there every step of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

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