Michigan's basketball program celebrated a historic national championship last season, a milestone that has set the stage for an ambitious rebuild under head coach Dusty May.
May has been candid about the health of his key pieces, noting that guard LJ Cason is still recovering from a torn ACL and may redshirt this year, with a possible return in November should the NCAA adjust eligibility rules.
Freshman forward Lincoln Cosby also faces a redshirt year after sustaining an injury, while transfer Jalen Reed, who came from LSU, is working his way back from a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Building for the Future
The coaching staff is leaning on younger talent in the early non‑conference games to accelerate their development, a move May believes will pay dividends as the roster matures.
May emphasized that the program’s long‑term vision hinges on building a deeper, more competitive bench, and he is relying on the medical team to provide timely updates on Reed’s recovery.