10 Jun ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HONORS ELLIOT CADEAU FOR ACHIEVING ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE BY EARNING THE 2026 NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND 2026 NCAA FINAL FOUR MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER
Published on June 10, 2026
Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. honored Elliot Cadeau for earning the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship and being named as the 2026 NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player on Wednesday, June 10th. Cadeau is a native of West Orange and is a junior point guard for the University of Michigan Wolverines, leading the team to the Big Ten Championship and the NCAA National Championship.
“I am proud to congratulate Elliot on this incredible athletic achievement. His court vision, competitive spirit and ability to elevate those around him have made him into a role model for aspiring athletes and a source of pride for Essex County,” DiVincenzo said.
“Thank you to everyone who came out. The best kind of support is knowing that everyone here has my back and takes the time to watch me play,” Cadeau said. “Seeing the crowd here shows me how strong this county is. It reminds me where my home is and that I come from the best county in the world,” he added.
Cadeau is a junior point guard for the Michigan Wolverines and one of the top playmakers in college basketball. A native of West Orange and a former standout at Bergen Catholic and Link Academy, he transferred to Michigan after two seasons at the North Carolina Tar Heels. He helped lead Michigan to the 2025-26 Big Ten regular-season championship and an NCAA National Championship, earning Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors. Known for his court vision, leadership, and ability to create scoring opportunities for teammates, he averaged approximately 10.5 points and 5.9 assists per game while starting every game for the Wolverines.
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