Michigan basketball is already on a heater, having dominated the Midwest region of the NCAA Tournament bracket, set to face Arizona in the Final Four on Saturday. But head coach Dusty May isn’t just thinking of the here and now, he’s working to secure the future.
The 2026 class already has five commitments in high four-star power forward Quinn Costello, four-star small forward Lincoln Cosby, four-star shooting guard Joseph Hartman, three-star shooting guard Malachi Brown, and international center Marcus Moller (who was diagnosed with cancer this offseason). A sixth could potentially be on the way, if a new prediction is right.
According to Maize & Blue Review’s Josh Henschke, Michigan basketball is in good standing with 2026 Bellflower (Calif.) Sierra Canyon five-star combo guard Brandon McCoy. So much so that he put in a prediction that the Wolverines will ultimately land the uncommitted, elite talent.
Rivals is the highest on McCoy, having him at No. 11 overall, regardless of position. Here is the scouting report from 247Sports’ Adam Finkelstein:
McCoy has evolved into one of the most physically imposing guards in the class. He has good size at just under 6-foot-5, a now powerful build after putting on notable muscle mass within the last year, long arms with an almost 6-foot-10 wingspan, and a combination of speed and power with the basketball that allows him to attack the rim violently in the open floor.
McCoy is also one of the very best defenders in the class. His size, length, and strength are all assets but most of all he’s competitive with a high-motor. He can guard multiple positions and simultaneously pressure the ball, but is also a playmaker off the ball. He communicates well, directs traffic, and can cover up mistakes when he’s allowed to roam from the weakside (1.6 steals & 1.2 blocks per game in the EYBL). Finally, McCoy is an outstanding rebounding guard who loves to take the ball off the defensive glass and look to get downhill right away (6.8 per game).
Offensively, he plays with a lot of sheer force, whether that be by getting downhill, attacking the offensive glass (2.8 per game), or finishing at the rim (98th percentile). He doesn’t necessarily separate quite as easily in the half-court though, and while he can be jittery with his handle and use his physicality to draw fouls, his total ball skills could tighten. He’s trending as more of an off-ball guard right now, and while he can make some tough pull-ups, his ability to space the floor off the catch is a significant swing skill (30% 3pt & 56% FT in EYBL).
Overall, he is a physically gifted guard who plays with a motor, imposes his will on the game on both ends of the floor, and has room for future growth with the progression of his shooting and total guard skills.
McCoy is listed at 6-foot-5, 190 pounds.
The Wolverines, of course, have had solid results with the last five-star combo guard, as 2025 signee Trey McKenney has proven to be one of the most elite bench players in the country this season.
This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan basketball predicted to land 5-star CG Brandon McCoy