Michigan adds Kenny Noland from Columbia basketball program
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Michigan basketball has signed Kenny Noland, a guard previously at Columbia, following an NCAA ruling that allows players from the 2022 class to gain an extra year of eligibility. Noland averaged 17.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game last season. His addition fills a needed spot in Michigan's backcourt after LJ Cason's transfer. New assistant coach Mike Martin, familiar with Noland from his time at Brown, looks to integrate him into the Wolverines' lineup effectively.
- •Kenny Noland signed with Michigan on August 19, 2026.
- •Noland previously played for Columbia, averaging 17.1 points last season.
- •Michigan had an open roster spot following LJ Cason's transfer.
- •New assistant Mike Martin has prior experience with Noland at Brown.
- •Noland seeks to enhance his visibility in a major program.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan basketball adds transfer Kenny Noland, All-Ivy League player
- 6:14 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan basketball adds transfer guard Kenny Noland from Ivy League
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Columbia guard Kenny Noland commits to Michigan Basketball
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan basketball lands Columbia guard Kenny Noland
"The Wolverines, who were in the market for a backup point guard and more backcourt depth this season, seemed to find what they were looking for.
"Michigan basketball has added to its backcourt with transfer Kenny Noland from Columbia, who averaged 17.1 points per game in 2025-26.
"Michigan basketball adds former Columbia guard Kenny Noland to the roster following a new NCAA eligibility ruling.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 7:41 PMMichigan basketball adds transfer Kenny Noland, All-Ivy League player
Michigan basketball has added to its backcourt with transfer Kenny Noland from Columbia, who averaged 17.1 points per game in 2025-26.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:14 PMMichigan basketball adds transfer guard Kenny Noland from Ivy League
The Wolverines, who were in the market for a backup point guard and more backcourt depth this season, seemed to find what they were looking for.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:20 PMColumbia guard Kenny Noland commits to Michigan Basketball
Columbia guard Kenny Noland has committed to Michigan. Here’s what the veteran guard brings to the Wolverines.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:04 PMMichigan basketball lands Columbia guard Kenny Noland
Michigan basketball adds former Columbia guard Kenny Noland to the roster following a new NCAA eligibility ruling.
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