Collect March Madness | 2026 Bowman U NOW Basketball National Championship Cards

Crowning the National Champions with Bowman U NOW

The 2026 Men’s and Women’s NCAA Basketball tourneys have come to a close. March brought us plenty of Madness, but April was no slouch either, delivering stunning conclusions to the Final Four games and national championships.

Now, collectors can add their biggest moments to their collections with Bowman U NOW Basketball, available for a limited time at Topps.com.

The South Carolina Gamecocks had a tall order ahead of them in the Final Four in the form of the undefeated UConn Huskies. But if anyone could be ready to dominate, it’s a team led by the legendary Dawn Staley. And dominate they did.

Led by a double-double from senior Ta’Niya Latson, with an additional 14 points from freshman phenom (and two-time Bowman U NOW alum) Agot Makeer, South Carolina absolutely throttled the Huskies to the tune of 62-48. 

The battle was not over for the Gamecocks, however, as they would face the 37-1 UCLA Bruins for all the marbles in the National Championship game in Phoenix. Unfortunately for SC, they walked into a buzzsaw made up of UCLA seniors giving it their all for one final time.

Coach Cori Close led her Lady Bruins to a decisive 79-51 victory, powered by senior Gabriela Jaquez’s double-double. Her 10 points, 10 boards, and 5 assists gave the program its first-ever national championship.

On the men’s side of the bracket, UConn upset the Duke Blue Devils in stunning fashion, while Michigan got the job done against Arizona. That left two powerhouses for the National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The one-seed Wolverines faced off against the two-seed UConn Huskies in a physical slobberknocker.

Sophomore Wolverine Morez Johnson Jr. dropped 12 points and 10 rebounds in the game, helping Michigan take an early lead that they never let go of, despite the continued aggressive play from UConn. In the end, the Wolverine Marching Band was able to play “Hail to the Victors” with some extra gusto, as they delivered Michigan’s first title in 37 years.

It was an incredible season in NCAA basketball this year, with congratulations due to both Michigan and UCLA. And while the season may be over, it will be forever immortalized by Bowman U NOW.

See you next season!

Bowman U NOW March Madness Collector FAQs

• What is Bowman U NOW?
  • Bowman U NOW brings the real-time card concept to college basketball, turning standout plays, record-breaking performances, and buzzer-beaters into official trading cards within hours. Each release follows the same limited-time, print-on-demand format as other Topps NOW sets.
• Are Bowman U NOW cards good for collectors?
  • Yes, NOW cards can make for great collectors items given their connection to historic moments and their limited print runs.
• Where can I buy the featured Bowman U NOW cards?
  • Available cards can be found at Topps.com.
• Which players are featured on the Bowman U NOW Final Four and National Championship cards?
  • Featured cards include Morez Johnson Jr. of Michigan and Gabriela Jaquez of UCLA, as well as team cards for the winning schools.

Key Facts

• Event: March Madness, NCAA Final Four and National Championship
• Set: Bowman U NOW Basketball
• Featured Teams & Players: Michigan, UCLA, Morez Johnson Jr., Gabriela Jaquez
• Where to Purchase: Topps.com

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