Michigan basketball's Coach Dusty May updates on the health of Marcus Moller, a commit recovering from cancer. The team is expanding its roster for the 2025-26 season, adding six new freshmen.
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Michigan basketball expands roster from 13 to 15 players
Coach Dusty May discusses adding depth to the team
Coach Dusty May said he felt it gave the staff the chance to "take some fliers" on players they feel might have been overrecruited or undervalued and gave the Wolverines a chance to add some depth to the bottom of the roster with less pressure to immediately perform.
Many of U-M's six freshmen are expected to compete for playing time immediately â the only one who isn't is Lincoln Cosby, a four-star forward from Monteverde Academy in Florida who will redshirt next season as he recovers from a torn ACL â yet there remains one glaring question for incoming freshmen: What's the status of Marcus Moller?
Michigan head coach Dusty May looks on from the court ahead of the NCAA national championship game against Connecticut at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Michigan head coach Dusty May looks on from the court ahead of the NCAA national championship game against Connecticut at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, April 6, 2026.
A 7-foot-2 center from Denmark, Moller played professionally in Spain the past two seasons and was seen as someone who would have the size to compete in the Big Ten immediately. Those plans took a turn when the teen was diagnosed with testicular cancer in January, derailing his 2025-26 season.
Moller returned home to Denmark in January when the diagnosis was announced; he has continued treatment since that time.
Q&A
What is the health status of Marcus Moller, the Michigan basketball commit?
Marcus Moller is currently recovering from cancer, and specific updates on his health have not been detailed.
Why did Michigan basketball expand its roster for the 2025-26 season?
The roster expanded from 13 to 15 players, allowing the team to add depth and take chances on undervalued recruits.
Who are the new freshmen joining Michigan basketball?
Michigan basketball is adding six new freshmen, including Lincoln Cosby, who will redshirt next season due to a torn ACL.
What impact does Marcus Moller's recovery have on Michigan's roster plans?
Moller's recovery status is a significant concern as it affects the team's depth and immediate playing time for incoming freshmen.
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"He has one more procedure before he's out of the weeds," May said. "But yeah, he's doing well. He actually went back to his club in Spain, to clean out his apartment and get personal things, and was able to do some workouts back then. So he's doing well.
"All things considered, he's doing well."
U-M has the No. 4 class in the nation per 247 Sports' composite rankings, which is highlighted by five-star Brandon McCoy Jr, a trio of four-stars in Cosby, Quinn Costello and Joseph Hartmann and three-star Malachi Brown.
Brandon McCoy, #13 of the United States of America (USA) in action during the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup - Turkiye 2024 Semi-final match between New Zealand and the United States of America (USA) at Sinan Erdem Dome in Istanbul, Turkey on July 6, 2024. (Photo by Altan Gocher / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP) (Photo by ALTAN GOCHER/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)
Brandon McCoy, #13 of the United States of America (USA) in action during the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup - Turkiye 2024 Semi-final match between New Zealand and the United States of America (USA) at Sinan Erdem Dome in Istanbul, Turkey on July 6, 2024. (Photo by Altan Gocher / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP) (Photo by ALTAN GOCHER/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)
Moller,was not well-scouted by most recruiting services in the country, is not rated. He's described as a raw, mobile big with a high basketball IQ, who is capable of shooting from distance, particularly for his size.
At the 2024 U18 EuroBasket tournament, Moller led Denmark in points (13.1), rebounds (7.4), blocks (1.7) and minutes (28.1), while posting four double-digit scoring games. He was off to a good start in 2025-26, too, when he signed with U-M, averaging 13.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.2 blocks in 30.8 minutes across five games.
That included two double-doubles: a 19-rebound performance and a 21-point showing.
Members of the Michigan Wolverines menâs basketball team gather for a group photo beneath the âNCAA Champions Menâs Basketball 2026â banner during a celebration at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Friday, April 11, 2026.
Michiganâs Elliot Cadeau reaches out to high-five fans as he walks in during a celebration honoring the Wolverinesâ NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Michigan Wolverines player Yaxel Lendeborg speaks during a celebration honoring the teamâs NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Michigan head coach Dusty May smiles at the podium during a celebration honoring the Wolverinesâ NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
A banner recognizing the Michigan Wolverines as NCAA menâs basketball national champions hangs inside the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Michigan Wolverines player Trey McKenney walks through the tunnel during a national championship celebration at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Michigan head coach Dusty May stands at the podium as players look on during a celebration honoring the Wolverinesâ NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel, left, hugs head coach Dusty May during a celebration honoring the teamâs NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel, left, sits and laughs alongside head coach Dusty May and Yaxel Lendeborg during a celebration honoring the teamâs NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Michigan Wolverines player Yaxel Lendeborg stands next to head coach Dusty May during a celebration honoring the teamâs NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Michigan head coach Dusty May reaches out to high-five fans as he walks in during a celebration honoring the Wolverinesâ NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Michigan Wolverines player Yaxel Lendeborg walks through the tunnel during a national championship celebration at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
The scoreboard displays âNational Championsâ above the court inside Crisler Center during a celebration honoring the Michigan Wolverines menâs basketball team in Ann Arbor on Friday, April 11, 2026.
Fans gather at Crisler Center during a celebration honoring the Michigan Wolverinesâ NCAA menâs basketball national championship in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel takes a photos with a couple of fans during a celebration honoring the Michigan Wolverines menâs basketball team at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Friday, April 11, 2026.
Michigan Wolverines player Morez Johnson Jr. walks through the tunnel during a national championship celebration at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Michigan Wolverines player Nimari Burnett walks through the tunnel during a national championship celebration at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Michigan head coach Dusty May reaches out to high-five fans as he walks in during a celebration honoring the Wolverinesâ NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Members of the Michigan Wolverines menâs basketball team stand next to a banner reading âNCAA Champions Menâs Basketball 2026â during a celebration at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Friday, April 11, 2026.
A banner recognizing the Michigan Wolverines as NCAA menâs basketball national champions hangs inside the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Members of the Michigan Wolverines menâs basketball team gather for a group photo beneath the âNCAA Champions Menâs Basketball 2026â banner during a celebration at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Friday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Members of the Michigan Wolverines menâs basketball team gather for a group photo beneath the âNCAA Champions Menâs Basketball 2026â banner during a celebration at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Friday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Michiganâs Elliot Cadeau reaches out to high-five fans as he walks in during a celebration honoring the Wolverinesâ NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Michigan Wolverines player Yaxel Lendeborg speaks during a celebration honoring the teamâs NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Michigan head coach Dusty May smiles at the podium during a celebration honoring the Wolverinesâ NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
A banner recognizing the Michigan Wolverines as NCAA menâs basketball national champions hangs inside the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Michigan Wolverines player Trey McKenney walks through the tunnel during a national championship celebration at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Michigan head coach Dusty May stands at the podium as players look on during a celebration honoring the Wolverinesâ NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel, left, hugs head coach Dusty May during a celebration honoring the teamâs NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel, left, sits and laughs alongside head coach Dusty May and Yaxel Lendeborg during a celebration honoring the teamâs NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Michigan Wolverines player Yaxel Lendeborg stands next to head coach Dusty May during a celebration honoring the teamâs NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Michigan head coach Dusty May reaches out to high-five fans as he walks in during a celebration honoring the Wolverinesâ NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Michigan Wolverines player Yaxel Lendeborg walks through the tunnel during a national championship celebration at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
The scoreboard displays âNational Championsâ above the court inside Crisler Center during a celebration honoring the Michigan Wolverines menâs basketball team in Ann Arbor on Friday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Fans gather at Crisler Center during a celebration honoring the Michigan Wolverinesâ NCAA menâs basketball national championship in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel takes a photos with a couple of fans during a celebration honoring the Michigan Wolverines menâs basketball team at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Friday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Michigan Wolverines player Morez Johnson Jr. walks through the tunnel during a national championship celebration at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Michigan Wolverines player Nimari Burnett walks through the tunnel during a national championship celebration at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Michigan head coach Dusty May reaches out to high-five fans as he walks in during a celebration honoring the Wolverinesâ NCAA menâs basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
Members of the Michigan Wolverines menâs basketball team stand next to a banner reading âNCAA Champions Menâs Basketball 2026â during a celebration at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Friday, April 11, 2026.
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Michigan basketball celebrates NCAA title with Crisler banner ceremony
A banner recognizing the Michigan Wolverines as NCAA menâs basketball national champions hangs inside the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
While the diagnosis is nothing to take lightly, May made it sound as though the program is remaining optimistic about his potential to still join the team. When U-M announced the diagnosis in January, it made it clear that the Wolverines would remain behind him as he navigated an uncertain future.
âWe want Marcus to know that he will not face this alone, as so many people are thinking of him and sending him strength every single day,â the program said in a statement then. âWhile he focuses on his health and recovery, we truly look forward to having Marcus with us in Ann Arbor this summer and are beyond excited for his future as a Wolverine.â
