Jeff Borzello
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Jeff Borzello
ESPN Staff Writer
- Basketball recruiting insider.
- Joined ESPN in 2014.
- Graduate of University of Delaware.
Paul Biancardi
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Basketball Recruiting
- National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com
- 18 years of teaching expertise at Division I stage
- Former Horizon League coach of the yr at Wright State
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INDIANAPOLIS — On an evening when coach Dusty May guided Michigan to its first nationwide championship sport look since 2018, the Wolverines additionally took an enormous step in persevering with their dominance subsequent season.
Five-star senior Brandon McCoy Jr., one of many top-five level guards within the class, introduced his dedication to Michigan on the Fab Five’s alternate telecast.
“Coach May’s vision lined up with my vision and dreams, which are to become a pro and stay in the league long term,” McCoy instructed ESPN. “He said I could fill up a stat sheet, play winning basketball, be an elite defender and play multiple positions.”
McCoy visited Michigan final fall and got here away impressed by this system.
“I went on a visit in October, and it was amazing,” he mentioned. “I wanted to be part of a winning team that was unselfish, and I felt that was Michigan. During my visit in October, I was impressed by practice. The detailed execution stood out. The team was dialed into winning. From where they were to where they are now, they’ve improved.”
A 6-foot-4 guard from Sierra Canyon High School (California), McCoy is ranked No. 18 within the SC Next 100 for the class of 2026. He turns into May’s first five-star prospect since taking up in Ann Arbor.
McCoy is an enormous playmaker who units the tempo along with his velocity and ballhandling, and his high-level lateral quickness is an element on protection. He demonstrates nice anticipation and instincts within the passing lanes and when he is in rotation. He wreaks havoc on the defensive finish and makes it tough for opponents to get into their offense. On high of his protection, he’s an efficient rebounder, with the flexibility to seize it and go the size of the courtroom.
He is Michigan’s sixth dedication within the 2026 class and fourth SC Next 100 prospect, becoming a member of Quinn Costello (No. 28), Lincoln Cosby (No. 45) and Joseph Hartman (No. 91).
Michigan will lose starters Yaxel Lendeborg and Nimari Burnett, whereas reserves Roddy Gayle Jr. and Will Tschetter are additionally out of eligibility. Starting large males Morez Johnson and Aday Mara are projected as late first-round picks and will go both manner with their NBA draft choices.
Expect McCoy to instantly type top-of-the-line perimeter teams within the nation alongside start line guard Elliot Cadeau and breakout candidate Trey McKenney.
