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Michigan freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. undergoes successful knee surgery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 10:15 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Michigan freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. undergoes successful knee surgery

Summary

Michigan basketball freshman guard Brandon McCoy Jr. underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. McCoy, a five-star recruit from the 2026 class, was expected to contribute immediate minutes to the team's backcourt alongside Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney. His injury arrives during a period of transition for the Michigan program following the departure of coach Dusty May to the Dallas Mavericks. The team must now adjust its roster plans to compensate for the loss of the freshman guard. McCoy is expected to begin recovery with the goal of returning for the 2027-28 season.

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Status Watch

•Brandon McCoy Jr. underwent successful ACL surgery on Thursday.
•Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the procedure in Los Angeles.
•The injury sidelines the five-star recruit for the current season.
•McCoy was the No. 10 ranked player nationally in the 2026 recruiting class.
•Michigan plans to return for the 2027-28 season.

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Announced by the Michigan men’s basketball program on Friday, five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. has undergone a successful surgery to repair his torn ACL:
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