Michigan basketball is continuing to cement its 2026-27 roster, partially through the transfer portal, but also via good, old-fashioned, high school recruiting. Though the Wolverines had already signed four high school players (four-star forward Quinn Costello, four-star guard Joseph Hartman, three-star forward Malachi Brown, and center Marcus Moller), they added two more on Tuesday.
Having committed in the middle of the Final Four against Arizona, five-star guard Brandon McCoy Jr. is the big get for the class. He made the announcement live on the broadcast with the Fab Five. The California-based guard figures to get involved quickly, not unlike fellow former five-star guard Trey McKenney. But the Wolverines also signed another guard in four-star Lincoln Cosby, who could also figure in relatively early. He hails from the basketball factory Montverde Academy in Florida.
Here is the full release from the Michigan basketball program.
Full release
David and Meredith Kaplan University of Michigan basketball coach Dusty May announced Tuesday (April 28) the signing of 6-5 guard Brandon McCoy Jr. and 6-10 forward Lincoln Cosby to Big Ten Scholarship Agreements.
The duo joins Michigan’s previously announced November signees — Quinn Costello, Joseph Hartman, Marcus Molller and Malachi Brown — to bring the Wolverines’ Class of 2026 to six newcomers.
“Brandon and Lincoln are two outstanding additions to our program,” said May. “Brandon is an explosive scorer and competitor who impacts the game on both ends of the floor. Lincoln has tremendous size, versatility and upside, and we’re excited about his long-term future. Both fit the culture and vision we’re building at Michigan.”
McCoy, a consensus five-star prospect, is ranked among the nation’s top 20 players in the Class of 2026. A dynamic three-level scorer with athleticism and defensive versatility, he starred at Sierra Canyon School during his senior season after beginning his prep career at St. John Bosco High School.
“Brandon is a special talent and someone who has the ability to impact the game in so many ways. He has a special feel for the game and competitiveness that really stands out. He can score at all three levels, create for others, and make winning plays on both ends of the floor. What stands out most is his approach to the game and his desire to keep getting better.”
As a senior, McCoy helped Sierra Canyon to a 30-1 record and the 2026 CIF-SS Open Division title while averaging 19.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.2 steals per game. He earned 2026 California All-State Player of the Year honors and was selected to the McDonald’s All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic.
Internationally, McCoy has helped USA Basketball win three gold medals at the FIBA U16 Americas Championship, FIBA U17 World Cup and FIBA U19 World Cup. He also competed in the 2026 Nike Hoop Summit, helping Team USA defeat the World Team in overtime.
Cosby, who will redshirt the 2026-27 season while recovering from ACL surgery, is a consensus four-star prospect and top-50 recruit who reclassified from the Class of 2027 into the 2026 class before committing to Michigan in February. A lengthy, athletic wing, he developed at Overtime Elite before transferring to Montverde Academy.
“Lincoln has great size, athleticism and versatility, and he impacts the game in a lot of ways. He can defend multiple positions, rebound, run the floor, and make plays with the ball in his hands. We’re excited to support him through his rehab process and help him come back even stronger.”
Cosby played five games at Montverde during the 2025-26 season before suffering a season-ending ACL injury. Prior to that, he was at Overtime Elite, where he became the youngest player ever to sign with the league. During the summer of 2025, he averaged 17.4 points with 444 Athletics on the Puma Pro16 circuit.
This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan basketball secures five-star McCoy, four-star Cosby
Reporting by Isaiah Hole, Wolverines Wire / Wolverines Wire
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