Fresh off being named the Most Outstanding Player at the Final Four, point guard Elliot Cadeau confirmed he will stay at Michigan for his senior year. Cadeau poured in a game‑high 19 points as the Wolverines edged UConn 69‑63 to capture the national title, after posting 13 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in the semifinal win over Arizona.

Last season Cadeau earned Honorable Mention All‑Big Ten honors, averaging 10.5 points and 5.9 assists in just over 27 minutes per contest. His leadership helped Michigan finish the campaign ranked No. 1 in ESPN’s Way‑Too‑Early Top 25 for 2026‑27, positioning the program as the preseason favorite and setting expectations for a dominant senior campaign. His clutch play in tight games earned him national attention and boosted Michigan’s recruiting profile.

On the same day the school announced Cadeau’s return, Michigan secured a transfer from Tennessee: 6‑foot‑11 redshirt sophomore J.P. Estrella, who posted 10 points and 5.4 rebounds in 18 minutes last season. Adding a rim‑protecting big man bolsters a roster already stacked with talent, giving Coach Juwan Howard a deeper toolkit for the upcoming season. Their on‑court chemistry will be a key factor in early non‑conference games.