Michigan guard Brandon McCoy Jr misses season with torn ACL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Michigan freshman guard Brandon McCoy Jr will miss the upcoming season after sustaining a torn ACL. The injury occurred during the team's recent overseas trip. McCoy Jr, who was considered a top-15 recruit in the class of 2026, was expected to play a significant role for the Wolverines this year. His absence represents a major personnel loss for the program. Meanwhile, the university is currently working through legal channels to secure a fifth year of eligibility for Roddy Gayle. The team has not announced further updates regarding his recovery timeline.
- •Brandon McCoy Jr sustained a torn ACL during an overseas trip.
- •The freshman guard is ruled out for the entire season.
- •McCoy Jr was a top-15 ranked player in the 2026 recruiting class.
- •Michigan is seeking a fifth year of eligibility for Roddy Gayle.
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Draft prospect Brandon McCoy Jr out for the season with torn ACL
"Draft prospect Brandon McCoy Jr out for the season with torn ACL
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