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The last piece of Michigan basketball’s top-five recruiting class is staying in place.
Freshman forward Quinn Costello told Rivals on Thursday that he’ll remain with the program and play for the Wolverines this upcoming season despite the coaching change.
Costello is the 13th Michigan player who’s pledged to stay after Dusty May’s NBA departure and the final member of the Wolverines’ six-man freshman class to do so. That leaves junior guard L.J. Cason, who’s recovering from a torn ACL, as the only player who has yet to announce his decision.
Keeping Costello is another major coup for interim head coach Mike Boynton Jr. and the staff in their pursuit to keep what’s viewed as a top-10 roster together for the 2026-27 campaign.
A late bloomer who went from an under-the-radar prospect to a top-50 recruit, Costello is one of the headliners in Michigan’s 2026 class that’s ranked No. 4 nationally by 247Sports. The 6-foot-10 forward is one of two incoming McDonald’s All-Americans, along with five-star guard Brandon McCoy Jr., and is ranked the No. 6 power forward in the nation.
“Quinn brings versatility and motor. He's a big who runs the floor hard, rebounds outside his area, and embraces contact,” May said in a statement when Costello signed with the program in November.
“He has a great touch and an instinct for positioning — both offensively and defensively. He's continued to add strength and confidence in his perimeter game, and we see real potential for growth there.”
Costello will be part of a frontcourt mix that features transfers J.P. Estrella, Moustapha Thiam and Jalen Reed, freshmen Lincoln Cosby and Marcus Moller, and returner Oscar Goodman.
Together, the group will fill the void left behind by lottery picks Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara, and Costello figures to be a contributor right away.
More: Wojo: Dusty May built a beast at Michigan, but never really got to enjoy it
“Because he has positional versatility, (Costello) gives himself a much better chance as a freshman of getting on the court. He's good enough to play,” May said in April. “His ascent was probably as high as anyone, where he didn't get invited to the NBPA Top 100 Camp, then got a last-minute add-on, flew down the day of and performed really well there.
“But he's 6-10, he's skilled, he's athletic. Obviously, if you're in an era where you're not playing against a bunch of 22- and 23-year-olds, it gives you a chance to be even more successful. But he's smart, he's tough. He's going to work hard. He's going to put himself in position (to make an immediate impact). Like our other freshmen, Quinn brings a lot to the table. And like our other guys, he's a Michigan type of guy.”
Due to the coaching change, the transfer portal will open on the 31st day after May’s departure — July 24 — or five days after a permanent head coach is named. When that happens, Michigan players will have a 15-day window to enter the portal, though no Wolverine yet has announced plans to do so.
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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Michigan keeps talented freshman class together after Dusty May's exit
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Freshman forward Quinn Costello told Rivals on Thursday that he’ll remain with the program and play for the Wolverines this upcoming season despite the coaching change.
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Costello is the 13th Michigan player who’s pledged to stay after Dusty May’s NBA departure and the final member of the Wolverines’ six-man freshman class to do so. That leaves junior guard L.J. Cason, who’s recovering from a torn ACL, as the only player who has yet to announce his decision.
Keeping Costello is another major coup for interim head coach Mike Boynton Jr. and the staff in their pursuit to keep what’s viewed as a top-10 roster together for the 2026-27 campaign.
A late bloomer who went from an under-the-radar prospect to a top-50 recruit, Costello is one of the headliners in Michigan’s 2026 class that’s ranked No. 4 nationally by 247Sports. The 6-foot-10 forward is one of two incoming McDonald’s All-Americans, along with five-star guard Brandon McCoy Jr., and is ranked the No. 6 power forward in the nation.
“Quinn brings versatility and motor. He's a big who runs the floor hard, rebounds outside his area, and embraces contact,” May said in a statement when Costello signed with the program in November.
“He has a great touch and an instinct for positioning — both offensively and defensively. He's continued to add strength and confidence in his perimeter game, and we see real potential for growth there.”
Costello will be part of a frontcourt mix that features transfers J.P. Estrella, Moustapha Thiam and Jalen Reed, freshmen Lincoln Cosby and Marcus Moller, and returner Oscar Goodman.
Together, the group will fill the void left behind by lottery picks Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara, and Costello figures to be a contributor right away.
More: Wojo: Dusty May built a beast at Michigan, but never really got to enjoy it
“Because he has positional versatility, (Costello) gives himself a much better chance as a freshman of getting on the court. He's good enough to play,” May said in April. “His ascent was probably as high as anyone, where he didn't get invited to the NBPA Top 100 Camp, then got a last-minute add-on, flew down the day of and performed really well there.
“But he's 6-10, he's skilled, he's athletic. Obviously, if you're in an era where you're not playing against a bunch of 22- and 23-year-olds, it gives you a chance to be even more successful. But he's smart, he's tough. He's going to work hard. He's going to put himself in position (to make an immediate impact). Like our other freshmen, Quinn brings a lot to the table. And like our other guys, he's a Michigan type of guy.”
Due to the coaching change, the transfer portal will open on the 31st day after May’s departure — July 24 — or five days after a permanent head coach is named. When that happens, Michigan players will have a 15-day window to enter the portal, though no Wolverine yet has announced plans to do so.
[email protected]
@jamesbhawkins
This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Michigan keeps talented freshman class together after Dusty May's exit
Continue reading...
