Michigan freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss 2026-27 season with ACL injury

Michigan basketball freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during an exhibition game against Mega Superbet last Thursday. The five-star guard was carried off the court only 20 seconds into the contest. He will miss the entire 2026-27 season as a result of the injury. This loss presents a significant challenge for new head coach Mike Boynton Jr., who is already managing recovery timelines for Moustapha Thiam and Jalen Reed. Michigan remains scheduled to face Villanova on November 21 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The coaching staff may now explore the transfer market for a fifth-year player to address the depleted roster depth.

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