McCoy Jr. Begins Recovery After Successful ACL Surgery
9/1/2026 12:45:00 PM | Men's Basketball
UPDATE (Sept. 11, 2026): University of Michigan freshman guard Brandon McCoy Jr. underwent successful surgery in Los Angeles to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the program announced Friday (Sept. 11). The procedure was performed by renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Thursday (Sept. 10). McCoy is expected to be fully healthy for the 2027-28 season.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- University of Michigan David and Meredith Kaplan Men's Basketball Head Coach Mike Boynton Jr. announced Tuesday (Sept. 1) that freshman guard Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season due to an ACL injury to his right knee.
Further updates on McCoy's surgery and recovery status will be provided when available.
McCoy, a five-star prospect in Michigan's 2026 signing class, averaged 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 steals in the Wolverines' first two games of their European Tour in Lithuania. He recorded 15 points and five rebounds against the Lithuania National B Team after totaling 14 points, five rebounds and four steals in his Michigan debut against the Lithuania National Team.
McCoy suffered the injury early in Michigan's tour finale against KK Mega SUPERBET in Montenegro.
