Michigan basketball recruit Brandon McCoy will miss 2026-27 season with knee injury
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Michigan freshman guard Brandon McCoy will miss the entire 2026-27 men's basketball season after suffering an ACL injury in his right knee. The injury occurred early in the final game of the Wolverines' European exhibition tour held this summer in Montenegro. McCoy, ranked as a top four-star prospect, was the highest-rated member of Michigan’s incoming recruiting class. This development comes as head coach Mike Boynton prepares for his first season leading the program following the departure of Dusty May. Michigan enters the year following a national championship run and has retooled its roster with several transfer additions alongside returning players Trey McKenney, Elliot Cadeau, and L.J. Cason.
- •Brandon McCoy suffered a right knee ACL injury during an exhibition game in Montenegro.
- •The injury sidelines the top-ranked recruit for the entirety of the 2026-27 season.
- •Michigan enters the season under new head coach Mike Boynton.
- •The Wolverines return players including Trey McKenney, Elliot Cadeau, and L.J. Cason.
- 1:58 AMThe Detroit News — Michigan basketball's Brandon McCoy Jr. out for season with ACL injury - The Detroit News
- 6:51 PMESPN NCAAM — Touted Michigan freshman McCoy to miss season
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon McCoy Jr. injury update: Michigan star to miss 2026-27 season
- 5:42 PMCBS Sports — Brandon McCoy Jr. injury: Michigan five-star freshman to miss 2026-27 season after tearing ACL
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Top Michigan signee Brandon McCoy to miss 2026-27 basketball season with right knee injury
"Five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the entire 2026-27 season due to injury, Michigan basketball announced Sept. 1.
"Michigan five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season with a right ACL injury, the school announced.
"A top-15 recruit, McCoy was expected to compete for a starting role for the Wolverines this season
Sources
External links- The Detroit NewsSep 2, 2026, 1:58 AMMichigan basketball's Brandon McCoy Jr. out for season with ACL injury - The Detroit News
A major obstacle has been put in Michigan basketball’s path to repeating as national champions.
- ESPN NCAAMSep 1, 2026, 6:51 PMTouted Michigan freshman McCoy to miss season
Michigan five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season with a right ACL injury, the school announced.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:56 PMBrandon McCoy Jr. injury update: Michigan star to miss 2026-27 season
Five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the entire 2026-27 season due to injury, Michigan basketball announced Sept. 1.
- CBS SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:42 PMBrandon McCoy Jr. injury: Michigan five-star freshman to miss 2026-27 season after tearing ACL
A top-15 recruit, McCoy was expected to compete for a starting role for the Wolverines this season
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:22 PMTop Michigan signee Brandon McCoy to miss 2026-27 basketball season with right knee injury
McCoy was injured in the final game of Michigan's European exhibition tour.
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