{"id":638801,"date":"2026-04-29T16:56:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T16:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/638801\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T16:56:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T16:56:52","slug":"dusty-may-discusses-michigan-players-nba-draft-decisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/638801\/","title":{"rendered":"Dusty May discusses Michigan players’ NBA draft decisions"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Michigan<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> would return to the program next season, center Aday Mara<\/a> would likely be gone, while forward Morez Johnson Jr.<\/a> was leaning toward a return. However, with Johnson, the intel had somewhat swung, and his status is a bit more murky.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

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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)<\/p>\n

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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)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Elliot Cadeau #3 of the Michigan Wolverines dribbles against 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)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote camera.) Roddy Gayle Jr. #11 of the Michigan Wolverines blocks a shot by Silas Demary Jr. #2 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)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies 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)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies 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)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Elliot Cadeau #3 celebrates as Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies 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 Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Head coach Dan Hurley of the UConn Huskies reacts during the first half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines 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)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote camera.) A general view of Lucas Oil Stadium during the first half of a game between the UConn Huskies and the Michigan Wolverines in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Silas Demary Jr. #2 of the UConn Huskies fouls Elliot Cadeau #3 of the Michigan Wolverines for an and-one 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 Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Trey McKenney #1 of the Michigan Wolverines takes the ball out during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies 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 Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies 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 Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Morez Johnson Jr. #21 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies 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 Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines works against Braylon Mullins #24 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)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines defends 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)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 and Trey McKenney #1 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 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 Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Elliot Cadeau declares for NBA draft but will likely return to Michigan<\/p>\n

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Elliot Cadeau #3 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 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)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 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 Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 and Trey McKenney #1 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 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 Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 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 Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: The Michigan Wolverines celebrate after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 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 Andy Lyons\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines is interviewed after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 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 Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines places the Michigan name on the championship bracket after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 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)<\/p>\n

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Michigan and Connecticut get set to play in the NCAA national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, April 6, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May looks on during the national anthem before the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) is introduced before the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in action against Connecticut Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Morez Johnson Jr. declares for NBA draft but could return<\/p>\n

Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in action against the Connecticut Huskies during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) shoots against Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) blocks the shot of UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) fouls UConn Huskies forward Jayden Ross (23) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) goes to the basket against UConn Huskies forward Jayden Ross (23) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) knocks the ball away from UConn Huskies forward Jayden Ross (23) during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) backs down Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) on Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament National Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts against the Michigan Wolverines in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) knocks the ball away from UConn Huskies forward Jayden Ross (23) during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) has his shot blocked by Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) shoots against Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) dribbles as Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) defends during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) is defended by Connecticut Huskies guard Malachi Smith (0) and Connecticut Huskies forward Jaylin Stewart (3) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) controls the ball against UConn Huskies center Eric Reibe (12) during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) shoots against the Connecticut Huskies in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May walks the sideline Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament national championship game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) battles for a rebound against Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) and Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) dives for a loose ball Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament national championship game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) blocks the shot of UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) in action against Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Michigan Wolverines players stand with linked arms while a teammate shoots a technical foul free throw Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament national championship game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) shoots the ball against Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) celebrates a dunk Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament national championship game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) reacts to a basket scored Monday, April 6, 2026, against the UConn Huskies during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) shoots over Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts after a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) and Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) battle for the ball in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) blocks the shot of Connecticut Huskies forward Jaylin Stewart (3) in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) shoots the ball against UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) and guard Braylon Mullins (24) during the second half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) shoots the ball against UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) during the second half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) dunks against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) guards UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) on an inbound play Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s basketball national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) dunks against the UConn Huskies during the second half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) celebrates after making a three pointer against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) and Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrate after a play against the UConn Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) and Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrate after a play against the UConn Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in action against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) celebrates after making a late three point basket Monday, April 6, 2026, against the UConn Huskies during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) fouls Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines players celebrate after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) celebrates after defeating the UConn Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) and guard Nimari Burnett (4) celebrate after their win against the UConn Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Michigan Wolverines celebrate after defeating the UConn Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrates the team\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s NCAA men’s basketball tournament national championship victory Monday, April 6, 2026, after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) and Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) celebrate their NCAA men’s basketball tournament national championship victory Monday, April 6, 2026, after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May celebrates with the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines players celebrate on the stage after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Michigan Wolverines hoist the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May hoists the trophy after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May cuts down the net after defeating the UConn Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

In general, May doesn’t really want to go beyond wishing the trio the best. Cadeau, of course, is likely to return, and he’s said as much. But for the other duo, May just hopes they get the most out of the NBA draft process, and whether they come back to Ann Arbor or not, Michigan relishes what those players have done for the program.<\/p>\n

“I can tell you they’re all training with their agencies,” May said. “I think Elliot’s been the most clear, saying that he wanted to use this to get feedback, to have a positive experience. I think Morez and Aday are gauging the interest of the NBA. I mean, I think with the way they play, they’ve positioned themselves into having a very, very difficult decision. But we get feedback from the NBA daily, we talk to their agents, we talk to them. And so, I’d rather not comment on those guys, let them comment on whatever their futures hold.”<\/p>\n

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The NBA draft combine is set for May 10-17 in Chicago. The deadline for players to withdraw from the NBA draft and return to college is May 27.<\/p>\n

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