Brandon McCoy Jr., Lincoln Cosby complete Michigan basketball 2026 class
Michigan basketball finalized its 2026 recruiting class by adding top prospects Brandon McCoy Jr. and Lincoln Cosby, bringing the total to six signees. McCoy, a five-star shooting guard ranked 13th nationally, headlines the class, while Cosby, a 6-8 wing ranked 38th overall, will redshirt due to an ACL injury. The class is ranked third in the nation and first in the Big Ten according to 247 Sports. Head coach Dusty May praised both players for their talent, versatility, and fit with the program's culture.
- ▪Brandon McCoy Jr. is ranked as the No. 13 overall player and No. 2 shooting guard in the 2026 class by 247 Sports' composite rankings.
- ▪Lincoln Cosby, ranked No. 38 nationally, will redshirt the 2026-27 season while recovering from a torn ACL.
- ▪McCoy and Cosby join Quinn Costello, Joseph Hartman, Malachi Brown, and Marcus Moeller in Michigan's six-member 2026 recruiting class.
- ▪The 2026 class includes one five-star and three four-star recruits, ranking it third nationally and first in the Big Ten.
- ▪Michigan is the defending national champion and signed McCoy during the national semifinal game against Arizona on April 4, 2026.
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