Michigan basketball's 2026 recruiting class ranks among the nation's best

It's also no surprise to see this class has plenty of size, given the way Dusty May has operated with multiple bigs in his lineups the past couple seasons. Costello was one of the bigger breakouts last spring as a stretch big who can make shots from the perimeter, while 7-3 Danish center Moller has generated some buzz. Cosby reclassified from the 2027 class and likely won't make a huge immediate impact given a recent ACL injury -- but he was a top-10 recruit prior to moving up, and has a great deal of potential.

Hartman, meanwhile, can really shoot from 3.

Biancardi's most important recruit: McCoy

McCoy is one of the fastest players in the class. He's an advanced finisher and rebounder for his size, and he likes both pressure defenses and play an aggressive defense. His free throw and jumper will be the focal point in the offseason transition.

McCoy, Hartman, and Costello each could figure into the lineup in their first year, with McCoy having a chance as a potential starter. Cosby is expected to redshirt as he rehabilitates from an injury, though May had noted that his reclassification to 2026 allows him to do so under the care and supervision of the team's medical staff. Little is known of Brown, but Moller is recovering as well from a cancer diagnosis he received earlier in the year.

This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan basketball's 2026 class ranks fourth nationally