Michigan Basketball National Champion PG L.J. Cason Enters Transfer Portal Following Dusty May’s Departure
Michigan guard L.J. Cason enters transfer portal after coaching change, seeking new role following season-ending ACL injury that cut short a breakout campaign averaging 8.4 points.
- On Monday, Michigan junior guard L.J. Cason announced his intent to enter the transfer portal, becoming the only scholarship player departing the roster following the recent coaching transition.
- The move follows former coach Dusty May's departure for the Dallas Mavericks last month, as Cason initially committed to May at Florida Atlantic before following him to Ann Arbor for the 2024-25 season.
- Before suffering a torn ACL against Illinois on February 27, Cason averaged 8.4 points and 2.4 assists while shooting 40.2% from 3-point range across 28 games during his breakout campaign.
- New Michigan head coach Mike Boynton Jr. successfully retained 13 of the 14 scholarship players, and with Cason's departure, the Wolverines now have two open scholarship spots available.
- Cason continues recovering from his ACL injury with a typical timeline of 9 to 12 months, while recent NCAA rule changes regarding five-year eligibility allow him to potentially compete during the upcoming season.
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Michigan basketball national champion PG L.J. Cason enters transfer portal following Dusty May’s departure
Michigan Wolverines guard L.J. Cason is entering the transfer portal following former head coach Dusty May’s departure for the Dallas Mavericks, according to reports.
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Post-Dusty May departure, L.J. Cason transferring from Michigan
Guard L.J. Cason is transferring away from Michigan following the departure of Dusty May, according to a Monday On3 report.Cason, a rising junior, was a reserve for the national champion Wolverines, though he saw his minutes increase substantially over his freshman season. Cason's minutes rose from 11.8 to 18.6, while his scoring average increased from 4.3 ppg to 8.4.His 2025-26 season was cut short, however, due to an ACL injury he suffered aga…
L.J. Cason enters transfer portal, will not return to Michigan
In the wake of Dusty May’s departure from the Michigan men’s basketball team, newly appointed Wolverines coach Mike Boynton Jr. almost managed to maintain his entire projected 2026-27 roster. First reported by Joe Tipton of On3 Sports Monday night, Wolverines guard L.J Cason is entering the transfer portal for his junior year. Cason becomes the first and only Michigan athlete to do so during the 15-day portal window granted upon Boynton’s hiring…
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