Michigan women’s basketball just locked down a massive talent for the 2027-2028 season, as five-star shooting guard Cece Arico announced her commitment to play for the Wolverines. What makes this commitment truly wild is that Cece will be playing for her mom, head coach Kim Barnes Arico. Yeah, you read that right: Mama Arico is about to coach her own kid on the hardwood.
The Newest Wolverine Is Family
Cece Arico is a big deal, a senior at Detroit Country Day who put her commitment out on social media this week. We are talking serious talent here: she is rated five stars by 247Sports Composite, ranked 33rd nationally, and comes in as the No. 2 player in the state of Michigan. This isn’t the first Arico sister to suit up for the Maize and Blue either; older sister Emma Arico is already a junior tearing it up on Michigan’s lacrosse team. It’s truly a family affair, and it is going to make the Wolverines even tougher to beat down the line.
Mama Arico’s Dynasty Continues
Coach Kim Barnes Arico is already a legend at Michigan, heading into her 15th season. She is the winningest coach in Michigan women’s basketball program history, boasting 312 wins over 14 seasons. Last season alone, she led the Wolverines to a stellar 28-7 record and an Elite Eight appearance. Combine that kind of leadership with returning All-Big Ten first-teamers Olivia Olson and Syla Swords, and this squad is already loaded. Adding a talent like Cece, coached by her own mom, could take them to another level entirely.
Get ready, because the Wolverines are kicking off their season with a huge matchup against UConn, a 2026 Final Four team, on November 5 at Crisler Center. It is going to be a must-watch game to see what this already formidable team brings to the court this year.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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