Ricky Liburd confirms return to Michigan basketball for 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
College SportsRicky Liburd, a sophomore wing for Michigan basketball, will return for the 2026-27 season after redshirting his first year. This decision follows the recent coaching changes, with interim coach Mike Boynton successfully retaining most of the roster. Liburd's return adds depth, as he was highlighted for his defensive versatility and offensive potential. Both Liburd and incoming freshman Marcus Moller have chosen to remain with the team amid the roster shifts.
- •Liburd redshirted during the 2025-26 season.
- •Mike Boynton is the interim head coach.
- •Eleven of fourteen scholarship players are returning.
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan's 'under the radar' wing Ricky Liburd to return in 2026-27
"Ricky Liburd, a rising sophomore wing, has decided to stay in Ann Arbor for 2026-27 after redshirting his first year on campus, per Jon Rothstein.
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