Michigan basketball under Dusty May: Insiders reveal transfer portal news, 2026 recruits, roster, best targets
Why it matters: Michigan basketball is rebuilding its roster post-championship, with key players leaving and new talent like JP Estrella joining.
- MichiganInsider reveals exclusive updates on Michigan basketball's 2026 roster, transfer portal targets, and recruiting efforts, leveraging its deep ties within the program.
- Coach Dusty May is working the transfer portal, aiming to replicate past success where five starters were brought in via the portal for their championship season.
- Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney are expected to return to Michigan's national-title winning backcourt.
- Yaxel Lendeborg has exhausted his eligibility, while Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara are anticipated to declare for the NBA.
- JP Estrella, ranked as the No. 21 player in the portal by 247Sports, has committed to Michigan, adding a significant front-court piece after averaging 10 points and 5.4 rebounds for Tennessee.
Following their national championship, Michigan basketball, under coach Dusty May, is actively navigating the transfer portal and recruiting for its 2026 roster. While key players like Yaxel Lendeborg are out of eligibility and others like Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara may declare for the NBA, the Wolverines are expected to retain their national-title winning backcourt, including Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney, and have already secured Tennessee's JP Estrella.
