Brandon McCoy Jr., Lincoln Cosby sign to Michigan basketball's 2026 class
Brandon McCoy Jr. and Lincoln Cosby put the finishing touches on a six-man 2026 recruiting class that ranks No. 3 in the nation, per 247Sports.
The Wolverines, fresh off a run to the national title , have officially added a pair of top-50 prospects into the fold for next year. Brandon McCoy Jr. , a five-star guard, and Lincoln Cosby, a four-star forward, both signed with Michigan, the program announced Tuesday.
The duo puts the finishing touches on a six-man 2026 recruiting class — which includes four-star forward Quinn Costello, four-star guard Joseph Hartman, wing Malachi Brown and center Marcus Moller — that’s tops in the Big Ten and ranks No. 3 in the nation, per 247Sports. “Brandon and Lincoln are two outstanding additions to our program,” coach Dusty May said in a statement.
“Both fit the culture and vision we’re building at Michigan. ” However, only one of the two talented pieces is expected to suit up next season for the Wolverines. According to a release from the program, Cosby will redshirt during the 2026-27 season as he recovers from ACL surgery.
McCoy, though, should step in and make an immediate impact as part of a perimeter group that includes guards Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney. A McDonald’s All-American who’s rated the No. 13 overall recruit in the 247Sports composite, McCoy (6-foot-5) powered Sierra Canyon High School to a 30-1 record and the CIF Southern Section Open Division championship while posting 19.