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Brandon McCoy’s Torn ACL: Michigan’s National Championship Defense Takes a Major Hit

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Michigan’s national championship defense already took a major hit, and college basketball season is still months away. Freshman shooting guard Brandon McCoy will miss the entire 2026-27 season after suffering a torn ACL, the Wolverines announced on Tuesday.

McCoy Out For Season

The Wolverines dropped this brutal news on Tuesday. Brandon McCoy suffered a torn ACL, and that injury will keep him sidelined for the entire 2026-27 season. He was a 5-star recruit, ranked as the No. 10 overall player in the 2026 class by 247Sports’ composite.

Championship Defense Hit

The college basketball season is still months away, but Michigan’s national championship defense already took a major hit with this announcement. This is a tough start for the defending champs before they even tip off.

Michigan’s national championship defense will begin without Brandon McCoy for the entire 2026-27 season. This news, confirmed on Tuesday, means a major hit to their upcoming year.

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.

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