Loren Weiss, a student at the University of Michigan, cheered for the school's basketball team, the Wolverines, as they had a successful run in the 2013 NCAA tournament. Seeded fourth, the Wolverines made it to the Final Four for the first time in 20 years by defeating Kansas State. In the Final Four, Michigan beat Florida but lost to Louisville in the national championship game. Michigan's point guard Trey Burke was recognized as the college player of the year.