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Michigan announces 2026-27 non-conference schedule

Dylan Burkhardt — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:33:05 +0000

Michigan’s 2026-27 non-conference schedule was officially announced today.

The Wolverines are set to play six games against high-major foes, starting with an opening-week tilt against UConn in Boston. Michigan will also face Marquette and Louisville, and play at least three high-profile games at the Players Era Sixteen, where it opens against Creighton on November 24th.

Here’s Michigan’s complete non-conference schedule:

2026-27 Exhibition Games

Sun., Oct. 11: Eastern Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
Fri., Oct 16: Oregon State (Ann Arbor)
Sun., Oct. 25: vs. Houston (Grand Rapids)

2026-27 Non-Conference Games

Tues., Nov. 3: Oakland (Ann Arbor, MI)
Fri., Nov. 6: UConn (TD Garden, Boston, MA)
Weds., Nov. 11: Marquette (Ann Arbor, MI)
Sun., Nov. 15: William & Mary (Ann Arbor, MI)
Sat., Nov. 21: at Villanova (Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA)
Players Era Sixteen (Las Vegas, T-Mobile Arena)
- Nov. 24: Creighton (5:30 p.m. ET / )
- Nov. 26: Miami/TCU (if win G1, 3:30 p.m. ET; if lose G1 9:00 p.m. ET)
- Nov. 27: Gonzaga/Kansas State/Baylor/Alabama
- Nov. 28 (if qualify for title): Tennessee/Maryland/Iowa State/San Diego State/St. John’s/Oregon/Louisville/Texas Tech
Tues., Dec. 1: (if not Players Era final) Mississippi Valley State (Ann Arbor, MI)
Sat., Dec. 5: vs. Louisville (Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI)
Tues., Dec. 22: Detroit Mercy (Ann Arbor, MI)
Weds., Dec. 30: Toledo (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Europe Rewind: Elliot Cadeau

Dylan Burkhardt — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:02 +0000

We’re breaking down Michigan’s trip to Europe to focus on every player on the roster. Each look-back dives deep into the stats, video, and performance throughout the trip, with one eye on the season—which is just two months away. Today we look at senior point guard Elliot Cadeau, who put up 13.7 points, 5.7 assists, […]

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Europe Rewind: JP Estrella

Dylan Burkhardt — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:38:11 +0000

We’re breaking down Michigan’s trip to Europe to focus on every player on the roster. Each look-back dives deep into the stats, video, and performance throughout the trip, with one eye on the season—which is just two months away. Today we look at junior forward JP Estrella, who averaged 11.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per […]

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Roddy Gayle Jr. wins temporary restraining order, eligible at Michigan pending Sept. 17 hearing

Dylan Burkhardt — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:41:18 +0000

Roddy Gayle Jr. has been granted a TRO in his lawsuit against the NCAA, allowing him to compete and practice ahead of a preliminary injunction hearing scheduled for September 17th at 2 p.m. Gayle officially filed suit against the NCAA (and Charlie Baker) in Niagara County Supreme Court earlier this week, and is seeking a […]

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Five thoughts on what Brandon McCoy Jr.’s knee injury means for Michigan

Dylan Burkhardt — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:21:28 +0000

Michigan’s trip to Europe was supposed to be the first chance for Michigan’s roster to come together. The Wolverines would go to Europe, face some quality competition, and start to figure out how this season would look with a new head coach and so many new players. Instead of a pre-semester uptick in vibes, the […]

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Brandon McCoy Jr. to miss 2026-27 season with knee injury

Dylan Burkhardt — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:56:56 +0000

Michigan freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season with a knee injury, the school announced today.

McCoy left Thursday’s exhibition game against Mega Superbet in the first minute of the game after slipping in transition. His leg rolled underneath him, and he was carried off by his teammates without putting weight on his leg.

The five-star freshman was viewed as a potential one-and-done prospect and was an expected starter for the Wolverines. He started all three games in Europe and averaged 14.5 points per game in his two healthy appearances.

With his injury, the Wolverines will look to Ricky Liburd, who didn’t play on the trip due to an undisclosed injury, or other freshmen like Quinn Costello to fill the void. The Wolverines also had Roddy Gayle Jr. and Columbia transfer Kenny Noland with them overseas, but both players didn’t play and need to be granted eligibility via the legal process to have a fifth season.

Here’s the full University of Michigan statement:

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — University of Michigan David and Meredith Kaplan Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Boynton Jr. announced Tuesday (Sept. 1) that freshman guard Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season due to an ACL injury to his right knee.

Further updates on McCoy’s surgery and recovery status will be provided when available.

McCoy, a five-star prospect in Michigan’s 2026 signing class, averaged 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 steals in the Wolverines’ first two games of their European Tour in Lithuania. He recorded 15 points and five rebounds against the Lithuania National B Team after totaling 14 points, five rebounds and four steals in his Michigan debut against the Lithuania National Team.

McCoy suffered the injury early in Michigan’s tour finale against KK Mega SUPERBET in Montenegro.

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