“A kid with pro-level size”: Lincoln Cosby fits Dusty May’s mold at Michigan

Lincoln Cosby committing to the Michigan men’s basketball team and reclassifying to the 2026 class not only adds another high-caliber recruit to the Wolverines’ roster next season, but one with a versatile skillset that fits Michigan coach Dusty May’s system to a T.

“He’s a kid with pro-level size and, in my opinion, has versatility and the ability to do multiple things,” Montverde Academy coach Steve Turner said. “He’s a kid who can score. He’s great with slashing, getting downhill and finishing, and a good shooter out to the 3-point line. I think the thing that’s underrated about his game is the ability to find other guys and make the right plays; he’s a very good passer for a kid his size.”

Cosby elected to play his final season with Montverde Academy under Turner, though that season was cut short by an ACL injury. Through his experiences developing with Overtime Elite and expanding his game on the Pro16 circuit last summer, he’s built a versatile skillset and honed his mindset.

With a 6-foot-9 frame and 7-foot-2 wingspan, his ability to finish down low is undeniable, but Cosby also has the athleticism to attack lanes by driving and scoring or dishing.

“In his time here with us, he’s grown and understands how to make the right plays and when to make the plays for himself versus making plays for his teammates,” Turner said. “He has the ability to play against different-sized guys. At the college level, you’re going to play against multiple different types of players, and Lincoln understands being able to play down low when he has to win the play, and use the skillset to get to places. His IQ just keeps growing and growing. … He can play a couple different positions, and that’s gonna bode well for him at the next level.”