Michigan Basketball’s ‘April Habits’ Propel Team into Season’s Final Week
The Michigan basketball team held a Final Four practice at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on April 3, 2026. The session came ahead of Saturday’s national semifinal against Arizona.
Locker-room mantra
A two-word sign reading “April habits” stands above the locker-room entrance. The sign sits above the program’s regional championship trophies from 2013 and 2018, displayed in glass cases.
Coach Dusty May brought the concept with him from Florida Atlantic. He shifted the emphasis from “March” to “April” after FAU’s 2023 Final Four run.
What the phrase means to the program
The motto is not a written checklist. Players see the sign each day as a reminder of daily work and preparation.
May has urged players to develop championship-level habits. He says consistent growth is the priority across spiritual, mental and physical areas.
Player perspectives
Walk-on forward Harrison Hochberg said the group focuses on steady effort and staying even-keeled through season swings. He noted different habits can be needed on different nights.
Guard Roddy Gayle Jr. said May emphasized physicality and focus after last season’s Sweet 16 exit. Guard Nimari Burnett called the approach a long-term, team-wide commitment.
Forward Will Tschetter described consistency in practice, strength work, film study, player development and recovery as core pieces. Guard Elliot Cadeau cited endurance and steady performance.
Guard Trey McKenney said the squad attacked daily work as if pursuing a title. Assistant coach Drew Williamson compared April habits to a guiding “North Star.”
How the habits formed
Coaches began stressing the approach during the offseason. Players say the team chemistry took time but grew through summer practices.
May told the group that even bad days must teach lessons. The program values a steady emotional temperature and constant improvement.
Final Four game details
No. 1 Michigan faces No. 1 Arizona in a Final Four semifinal at Lucas Oil Stadium. Tip is set for Saturday at 8:49 p.m. on TBS/TruTV.
Michigan enters with a 35-3 record. Arizona is 36-2. The winner advances to the national championship against the UConn-Illinois winner.
Michigan Basketball’s ‘April Habits’ have helped propel the team into the season’s final week. The Wolverines are two wins from a second national title in program history.
Reporting for Filmogaz.com.
