Michigan kept its momentum rolling Saturday with another major piece of its future class locking in.
Incoming five-star freshman guard Brandon McCoy Jr. reaffirmed his commitment to the Wolverines, giving the program another important return in what is shaping up to be a loaded 2026-27 roster. The 6-foot-5 guard from Chatsworth, California, and Sierra Canyon was ranked No. 10 in the 2026 cycle and was one of the biggest names in Michigan’s class.
McCoy Jr. was a late addition to the class, but his pledge carried a memorable twist. During Michigan’s Final Four game against Arizona, he spoke with the Fab Five and announced that he planned to play for Dusty May.
Brandon McCoy Jr. is staying at Michigan, per ESPN sources. The momentum continues for Mike Boynton keeping together what’s regarded as a Top 5 roster for 2026-27. https://t.co/9eDuzjBbEJ
May is no longer there, but Boynton had a major hand in recruiting much of this group to Ann Arbor and was involved in McCoy Jr.’s recruitment as well.
McCoy Jr. is the latest of nine players to publicly say they are in for next season. Michigan’s core is already taking shape, and most of the key names are on board.
Guards Trey McKenney and Elliot Cadeau were the first to announce they were returning. Transfer big men Moustapha Thiam and J.P. Estrella followed, and LSU transfer Jalen Reed made his decision public Friday night.
Among the incoming freshmen, Lincoln Cosby, Joseph Hartman, Malachi Brown, and McCoy Jr. have all reaffirmed their plans.
There are still five players who have not made a public decision, and Michigan still has one open scholarship.
Landing Cason, Liburd, Goodman, and Costello would be a big finish for the Wolverines. Cason was arguably the best backup point guard last season before tearing his ACL, and with the new 5-for-5 rule, he could return late and provide help for a postseason push.
Liburd and Goodman are expected to take on major roles this season, and both are likely to compete with McCoy Jr. for the starting wing spot alongside McKenney and Cadeau.
Costello, meanwhile, was a top-40 recruit and has the kind of upside that could make him a major piece for Michigan. Moller is viewed as more of a long-term developmental player, someone the Wolverines like for the road ahead.
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