Michigan basketball lands five-star guard Brandon McCoy

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As Michigan basketball dominates Arizona in the Final Four, likely to make the national championship game, Dusty May got even more good news (even though he's likely unaware of it).

The Wolverines had been considered the favorite for 2026 Bellflower (Calif.) Sierra Canyon five-star combo guard Brandon McCoy, with Maize & Blue Review's Josh Henschke putting in a prediction earlier in the week that he would choose Michigan once he made his choice. And that choice appeared to have come during the Final Four, with McCoy telling the Fab Five on the alternate broadcast that he's committing to the Wolverines.

Brandon McCoy Jr., a 5-star recruit out of Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, Ca., just told the Fab Five on its alternate Final Four telecast that he is committing to Michigan.

Thirty-five years after the Fab Five stepped on Michigan’s campus, McCoy informed them that he now… pic.twitter.com/vTWZrxypPr

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 5, 2026

Rivals is the highest on McCoy, listing him 11th 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 feet, 5 inches and 190 pounds.

The Wolverines, of course, have had solid results with the last five-star combo guard. 2025 signee Trey McKenney has proven one of the most elite bench players in the country this season.

This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan basketball gets commitment from Brandon McCoy

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