Recruiting

Breaking Down Michigan’s 2025-26 Roster Player by Player

Yaxel Lendeborg made things official on Tuesday by announcing his intentions to withdraw from the NBA Draft and attend Michigan. The move means that Michigan’s roster is nearly finalized for the first time this offseason

Michigan fans can take a deep breath and imagine their team with the 6-foot-9 versatile forward in the middle of the action. Dusty May has assembled a roster comprising five returners, four transfers, and four incoming freshmen that appears capable of competing at the top of the conference.

Here’s a player-by-player rundown of the roster, expected roles, and how the pieces fit together.

Still to come

  1. Guards
  2. Wings
  3. Bigs
  4. Wish List

Recruiting

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