Dusty May discusses Michigan players' NBA draft decisions

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TL;DR

Dusty May discusses the uncertain NBA draft decisions of three Michigan players. Elliot Cadeau is expected to return, while Aday Mara is likely to leave, and Morez Johnson Jr.'s status remains unclear.

Key points

Michigan basketball roster status is uncertain.
Three players declared for the NBA draft.
Elliot Cadeau is expected to return.
Aday Mara is likely to leave.
Morez Johnson Jr.'s status is unclear.

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Dusty May discusses Michigan players' NBA draft decisions

The Michigan basketball roster status is up in the air, and will be for at least another month or so, with the NBA draft combine upcoming in mid-May, and then with the Wolverines players who had entered making their decisions about their futures.

Michigan has seen three players declare for the NBA draft, with all three having the option to return to college. The prevailing thought and intel had been that point guard Elliot Cadeau would return to the program next season, center Aday Mara would likely be gone, while forward Morez Johnson Jr. was leaning toward a return. However, with Johnson, the intel had somewhat swung, and his status is a bit more murky.

Johnson may end up staying in and going pro, but one person who is not working to get him back to Ann Arbor is head coach Dusty May.

"We don't recruit against him. I mean, what are we gonna tell Morez?" May said. "Yesterday was probably the first day that I haven't talked to Morez in a couple weeks, talked to him every day. But it's more just supporting him, checking on him, just having a conversation about his well-being and whatnot. But when guys declare for the draft, we don't ever recruit them back. This is our vision, we present our vision, our plan, what we think it will look like. And then, they decide what's best for them."

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines works against Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies during the first half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Q&A

What are the NBA draft decisions of Michigan basketball players?

Three Michigan players have declared for the NBA draft, with Elliot Cadeau likely returning, Aday Mara expected to leave, and Morez Johnson Jr.'s decision still uncertain.

When is the NBA draft combine for Michigan players?

The NBA draft combine is scheduled for mid-May, which will influence the decisions of Michigan players regarding their futures.

What is Dusty May's role in the NBA draft decisions of Michigan players?

Dusty May, the head coach, is not actively working to bring Morez Johnson Jr. back to the team, indicating a hands-off approach regarding the players' draft decisions.

Who are the Michigan players declaring for the NBA draft?

The Michigan players declaring for the NBA draft include Elliot Cadeau, Aday Mara, and Morez Johnson Jr.