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- The Big Ten Conference earned nearly $70 million from the 2026 NCAA basketball tournaments, with Michigan winning the men's title and UCLA claiming the women's championship.
- Michigan's victory ended a 26-year title drought, while UCLA's win marked the conference's first since 1999.
- The Big Ten received 30 units valued at $60 million from the men's tournament and 32 units worth $6.4 million from the women's tournament.
- The payout system rewards conferences based on tournament participation and success, with the Big Ten leading in distributions.
