Fab Five alternate broadcast, explained: What to know about rare reunion for Michigan legends at Final Four

Nearly thirty-three years to the day the Fab Five played their last collegiate games alongside one another, they'll get a chance to take to the spotlight once more.

Michigan's 1992 and 1993 Final Four sides were spearheaded by its 1991 recruiting class, a five-man unit widely considered one of college basketball's greatest-ever collections of talent.

At their pomp, Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson were enchanting, known for both their hardwood heroics and the style by which they pursued them.

The Wolverines were unable to scale college basketball's tallest mountain, falling to Duke in the 1992 national championship and North Carolina in the 1993 iteration of the contest. The Fab Five was left estranged after the school vacated two Final Four games in 1992 and its entire 1992-93 season due to Webber's association with a Wolverines booster.

Time has proven the common mother of all, however. After years of deliberations, the Fab Five is back -- just in time to watch Michigan compete for another national championship game berth. The group is acting accordingly.

With that, here's what you need to know about the Fab Five's alternative broadcast for the Wolverines and Wildcats' Final Four tilt on Saturday night.

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How to watch the Fab Five alternate broadcast

What time is the Michigan vs. Arizona game tonight?

• Date: Saturday, April 4
• Kickoff time: 8:49 p.m. ET | 5:49 p.m. PT
• Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
• TV network (national): TBS
• Live stream: HBO Max, DIRECTV

Michigan's clash with Arizona is slated to tip-off at 8:49 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 4. It's the second of two national semifinals slated to unfold at Lucas Oil Stadium -- the winner of the late game will face the winner of the earlier UConn vs. Illinois match.

That 8:49 p.m. ET start time is subject to change based on how long it takes for the Huskies and Illini to play. In the event the end of the first semifinal pushes up on the start of Wolverines vs. Wildcats, the second matchup of the night will start roughly 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.

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The main broadcast from Saturday's game will be aired on TBS, with Bill Rafferty, Grant Hill and Tracy Wolfson set to be on the call. The alternative broadcast, featuring Webber, Rose, Howard, King and Jackson, will be available to watch on truTV.

Cord-cutters can access both the main and alternate broadcasts on HBO Max or DIRECTV.

Michigan vs. Arizona picks, predictions

The Sporting News' Bill Bender recently offered his prediction for Michigan and Arizona's Final Four tilt. Here's a snippet of his analysis:

Which front line controls the rebound for second-chance baskets? Michigan shoots 44.6% from 3-point range in the tournament. The Wildcats are at 43.4% but they rely less on the outside shot. Both teams have averaged 9.5 turnovers pre game in the tournament. It has the makings to be one of the best Final Four semifinals of all time. 

Arizona is 6-2 S/U when it allows 80 points or more. Michigan is 5-2 S/U in the same situation. Which team is more comfortable when both teams hit that mark? 

Final score: Michigan 83, Arizona 80

You can check out Bender's full Final Four breakdown here.

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Who are the Fab Five?

The Fab Five refers to Michigan's 1991 recruiting class, a five-man unit considered to be one of the greatest in college basketball history. The Fab Five consisted of the following talents:

• Chris Webber
• Juwan Howard
• Jalen Rose
• Jimmy King
• Ray Jackson

Four of the five members of the Fab Five played in the NBA, with Webber, Rose and Howard all making All-Star Games across their glistening careers. The Wolverines made it to two national title games with Fab Five on the ranks, although they were unable to vanquish their foes -- the Blue Devils and Tar Heels.

Known for their style as much as their substance, the Fab Five remains an object of adoration among hoops fans of a certain generation.