Which Michigan basketball players can return after its 2026 March Madness championship run?
The 1-seed Wolverines saw their season come to an end Monday, April 6, in the national championship game of the NCAA Tournament, defeating 2-seed UConn in Indianapolis for their first title since 1989.
Michigan has five players out of eligibility, including four key rotation players, most notably Big Ten player of the year Yaxel Lendeborg. They also could lose potential first-round NBA draft picks Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr.
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But the rich will stay rich: The Wolverines have a top-ranked 2026 recruiting class for coach Dusty May’s third season, led by newly committed Brandon McCoy Jr., who announced his pledge during Michigan’s Final Four bludgeoning of Arizona.
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Here’s an early look at Michigan’s projected roster entering the 2026-27 season.
Michigan basketball roster for 2026-27 season
Out of eligibility
Michigan basketball players eligible to return
Listed eligibility as of 2026-27 academic school year.
#Potential first-round NBA draft pick.
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Michigan basketball recruiting class 2026
Michigan has six incoming players in its 2026 class, rated No. 2 in 247 Sports’ composite rankings only behind Duke, after five-star guard Brandon McCoy Jr. committed during the Final Four.
*Yet to sign letter of intent.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan basketball roster in 2026-27 to gain loaded recruiting class
Reporting by Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press / Detroit Free Press
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