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Marcus Moller stays with Michigan basketball program after cancer recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 4:54 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Marcus Moller stays with Michigan basketball program after cancer recovery
Summary

Marcus Moller, a 7-foot-3 incoming freshman center from Denmark, will remain with the Michigan basketball program. This decision follows the recent departure of coach Dusty May, with Mike Boynton Jr. appointed as interim coach. Moller is one of six freshmen signed with Michigan, joining several classmates who have also committed to staying. He previously faced uncertainty regarding his playing future due to a testicular cancer diagnosis earlier this year, but he has since announced that he is in remission and ready to return to basketball. Michigan is still awaiting decisions from four other players regarding their status for the upcoming season.

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  • •Moller declares he is healthy and cancer-free after treatment.
  • •Michigan awaits decisions from Quinn Costello, L.J. Cason, Oscar Goodman, and Ricky Liburd.
  • •Mike Boynton Jr. is serving as Michigan's interim coach.
  • •Moller is the fifth freshman to announce staying with the Wolverines.
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  • 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan gets another pledge to stay from freshman cancer survivor
What they're saying
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The Wolverines are now waiting on word from just four players for a decision on 2026-27: Quinn Costello, L.J. Cason, Oscar Goodman and Ricky Liburd.

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