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The confetti had barely hit the floor following Michigan national title on April 6 when the college basketball transfer portal opened on Tuesday, April 7. The Wolverines and coach Dusty May have worked the transfer portal perhaps better than any other program the past couple years as Michigan won it all this season with five starters brought in via the portal. Star Yaxel Lendeborg is now out of eligibility, while other key members of the title team could head to the NBA.
Which players will return to the 2026 Michigan roster, and who are the top Michigan basketball transfer portal targets? If you love the Wolverines, or want the latest roster updates and Michigan transfer portal news, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at TheMichiganInsider the 247Sports affiliate that covers Michigan.
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While there will be changes throughout the roster, Michigan will bring back it national-title winning back court. Guard Ellliot Cadeau reportedly has a deal in place to return to Michigan. Trey McKenney, meanwhile, has also agreed to return. Lendeborg has exhausted his eligibility, while forward Morez Johnson Jr. and center Aday Mara both have NBA decision in front of them. Reserve guard Winters Grady and reserve center Malick Kordel have both entered the portal.
May quickly found one new impressive front-court piece, however, with Tennessee’s JP Estrella committing to the Wolverines on Thursday. Estrella averaged 10 points and 5.4 rebounds for the Vols’ Elite Eight squad that ultimately lost to Michigan, and he’s ranked as the No. 21 player in the portal, via 247Sports. Wake Forest wing Juke Harris, the No. 6 ranked player in the portal, visited last weekend, and Michigan appears to be in a battle with North Carolina and Tennessee to land him.
The Wolverines will also have as many as six players coming in via its 2026 signing class, highlighted by five-star commitment Brandon McCoy Jr., who publicly committed to the Wolverines during their Final Four win over Arizona. Get the latest Michigan basketball roster news at TheMichiganInsider.
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May is expected to go after some big names in the transfer portal, and the TMI staff has all the latest news involving incoming and outgoing transfers. You can only see the latest updates at TheMichiganInsider.
Who are the top names Michigan basketball is pursuing under coach Dusty May? Go to TheMichiganInsider to see their insider information, all from a staff who has deep-rooted ties inside the Michigan program, and find out.
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