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Michigan Basketball Signee Pauses Playing Career After Cancer Diagnosis
Marcus Moller, a 7-foot-3 center and Michigan's top 2026 recruit, will focus on treatment after his testicular cancer diagnosis, with plans to join the Wolverines this summer.
- On Jan. 23, 2026, Michigan men's basketball signee Marcus Moller was diagnosed with testicular cancer and will temporarily step away from basketball, announced by Unicaja Baloncesto de Málaga and the Wolverines.
- After medical tests, the club noted Moller returned to Denmark for treatment, supported by specialized medical professionals and his family, while Unicaja Baloncesto de Málaga said health is the absolute priority.
- A 7-foot-3 center for Unicaja Baloncesto de Málaga, Moller averaged 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.7 blocks at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2024.
- Michigan said it looks forward to having Moller in Ann Arbor this summer while focusing on his health, and both Michigan men's basketball and Unicaja Baloncesto de Málaga affirmed he will not face this alone.
- As Michigan's first 2026 commitment, Marcus Moller anchors the 13th-ranked Michigan 2026 recruiting class with Quinn Costello, Joseph Hartman and Malachi Brown, fitting Coach Dusty May's European center strategy.
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NewsdayMichigan basketball recruit Marcus Moller of Denmark has testicular cancer, taking break from sport
Michigan basketball recruit Marcus Moller of Denmark is taking a break from the sport after being diagnosed with testicular cancer, his current team in Spain announced on Friday.
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