Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau returning to Wolverines after NCAA national championship
Cadeau, named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player, told ESPN that he has agreed to a deal to return for his senior year.
Fresh off a national championship, Michigan is bringing back a key member of its starting lineup. Junior point guard Elliot Cadeau told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Thursday that he has agreed to a deal to return to the Wolverines for his senior year. Cadeau was the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player after scoring a game-high 19 points in Michigan’s championship win over UConn on Monday night .
The mark was his best performance of the NCAA tournament, as Cadeau stepped up to lead the Wolverines to victory. NEWS: Michigan and star point guard Elliot Cadeau have agreed to a deal for him to return for his senior year, he told ESPN. He was named Most Outstanding Player at the Final Four.
pic. twitter. com/3Yg1QAHHqX — Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) April 10, 2026 Cadeau transferred to Michigan after two seasons at North Carolina, where he struggled to make a significant impact.
With the Wolverines, Cadeau thrived as the team’s starting point guard, averaging 10. 7 points, 2. 8 rebounds and 6.