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The screech of the sneakers on the hardwood, swoosh of the ball hitting the net and the thump of dribbling the basketballs.

Cue up the sound.

When fans gather to watch and cheer on Michigan as they duke it out against UConn in the NCAA men's national championship on Monday night, they’ll want to not only see the game, but hear it, too.

Sometimes, that’s tough in crowded bars and restaurants. But popular spots around metro Detroit are gearing up to provide fans with a game-watching experience with the volume up.

Here are a few spots around metro Detroit that promise fans can watch and hear the game, the ref calls and buzzer beaters.

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Big League Brews

20428 Ecorse Road, Taylor

A neighborhood sports bar serving up smoked wings or boneless wings along with a big selection of burgers and sandwiches. The wings are served naked (no sauce) or with a choice of nearly a dozen sauces.

Brewligans Public House

2385 Fort St., Trenton

A menu specialty here is Brewligans chicken wings. Its wings, drums and flats are tossed in a choice of sauces or served naked with sauce on the side. There are 10 sauces to choose from, including Brewligans Buffalo and Threat Level Midnight.

For info: brewliganspub.com

Champions Sports Grill

Brownstown

This spacious bar is loaded with TVs. Pair game watching with a menu of classic bar food of burgers, wings, plenty of handheld options and entrees. There's also a selection of local brews.

For info: champions-sportsgrill.com

Gilly’s Clubhouse

1550 Woodward, Detroit

Now celebrating two years, Gilly’s Clubhouse on Woodward Avenue is in memory of Nick Gilbert, who died in 2023 and is the son of Rocket Mortgage founder Dan Gilbert. This multi-level sports bar celebrates its two-year anniversary of serving Detroit sports fans, with a happy hour from 5-8 p.m. on April 4.

For info: gillysdetroit.com

Library Sports Pub and Grill

West Bloomfield

Surrounded by TVs, this sports bar has been a mainstay on Haggerty in West Bloomfield since 2006 and is committed to game-watching paired with food. On the menu are classic bar staples like pizza, burgers and nachos. There are also sandwiches, salads and main entrees.

For info: librarypubwb.com

Parlay

1260 Washington Blvd., Detroit

Dedicated to sports fans, Parlay is also known for its elevated bar food and premium drinks. This downtown Detroit spot is owned by Joique Bell, a former Detroit Lions running back who played for other National Football League teams, too.

For info: parlaydetroit.com

Second Best

42 Watson St., Detroit

Tucked off Woodward Avenue, Second Best is across from its sister restaurant, Grey Ghost. There are more than a dozen large TVs and a 9-foot projector with sound.

For info: secondbestgdetroit.com

Thomas MaGee Sporting House and Whiskey Bar

1408 E. Fisher Service Drive, Detroit

At the corner of Russell and the Fisher Freeway service drive, Thomas MaGee’s boasts its shows "every sport." For info: thomasmagees.com

Twin Peaks

Multiple locations

Known for draft beer poured at 29 degrees, locations in Auburn Hills, Livonia and Madison Heights have more than 50 TVs plus large 98-inch screens. At eh Madison Heights and Livonia locations, there will be a DJ but only during commercials. On its from-scratch menu are bar bites, burgers, sandwiches, wings, salads and other bar fare. For info: twinpeaksrestaurant.com

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