L.J. Cason - College Basketball News & Rumors

Mike Boynton Jr. Details How Michigan Could Target L.J. Cason's Replacement Mike Boynton Jr. is open to using the transfer portal, and we have one name to watch out for.

JULY 21 • SI.COM

Plans to sit out 2026-27 Cason (knee) won't play in 2026-27, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Cason left Michigan when head coach Dusty May skipped town to coach the Dallas Mavericks, quickly settling on his new program: the Miami Hurricanes. However, the guard told Rothstein that he doesn't plan to play next season as he nurses a knee injury. Thus, this is a long-term add for Miami, as Cason doesn't plan on contributing in 2026-27. The guard should have two years of eligibility when he returns.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Coral Gables Cason (knee) will transfer to Miami, per On3.

Impact While the vast majority of Michigan's roster elected to stay put in Ann Arbor even after head coach Dusty May left to coach the Dallas Mavericks, Cason decided to enter his name into the transfer portal. Just over a week later, he's found a new home, and he'll join an ascending Hurricanes' squad with three years of eligibility remaining. Last season with the Wolverines, Cason averaged 8.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists off the bench while posting 50/40/71 shooting splits. This is big pickup for Miami so late in the offseason.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Basketball's Interest Returns to the Big 10 Market for Another Star Guard The Miami Hurricanes have one more roster spot to fill, and a new option has popped up on the radar for Jai Lucas. Former Michigan guard L.J...

JULY 15 • SI.COM

Could Michigan transfer L.J. Cason solve Gonzaga's point guard problem? Late Monday night, less than 72 hours after Mario Saint-Supery announced he was leaving the Gonzaga Bulldogs to play in Spain, Michigan nati...

JULY 14 • SI.COM

Michigan Basketball Could Turn to Mike Martin's Old Team to Find L.J. Cason Replacement With another open roster spot, the Wolverines could turn to Brown to find Cason's replacement.

JULY 14 • SI.COM

Predicting Michigan Basketball's Rotation Following L.J. Cason's Departure News broke on Monday that L.J. Cason planned on entering the portal, which will change the Wolverines' rotation.

JULY 14 • SI.COM

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JULY 14 • DEADSPIN.COM

Entering transfer portal Cason (knee) will enter the transfer portal, per Joe Tipton of On3.com

Impact Cason leaves Michigan in the wake of head coach Dusty May's abrupt departure for the Dallas Mavericks. Cason is dealing with a knee injury that is going to keep him out for the 2026-27 campaign, however, a season he's planning on redshirting. Thus, the guard will be a long-term add for whatever team nabs him. As a sophomore in Ann Arbor, he averaged 8.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists on 18.6 minutes per game across 28 appearances.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game despite Lendeborg injury

UConn knows what it will take to become the first team in more than half a century to win three national championships in four seasons

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Michigan coach Dusty May leads the Wolverines into the program's first Final Four since 2018

Michigan coach Dusty May remembers watching Rumeal Robinson and the Wolverines win the national championship in 1989

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

North Carolina's Wilson, Texas Tech's Toppin among the missing stars in the NCAA Tournament

Duke is the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, but could be missing two key players due to foot injuries

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Cadeau and McKenney deliver as No. 3 Michigan advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Michigan coach Dusty May leaned on Elliot Cadeau in the final minutes, and freshman Trey McKenney also stepped up at times

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Redshirtting 2026-27 season Cason will redshirt the 2026-27 season, The Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact After ending his sophomore season due to an ACL tear on Feb. 27 versus Illinois, Cason has now decided he'll sit out the 2026-27 campaign to retain a year of eligibility. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 8.4 points, 2.4 assists and 1.9 rebounds on 18.6 minutes per game while shooting 40.2 percent from three-point range this season. He'll now focus on getting back to full health when 2027 rolls around.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten champion Michigan looking for guards to step up without L.J. Cason

No. 3 Michigan lost the best backup point guard in college basketball, according to coach Dusty May

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

No. 3 Michigan backup guard L.J. Cason to miss remainder of season with torn right knee ligament

No. 3 Michigan says sophomore guard L

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Michigan's LJ Cason is ruled out for remainder of the season after suffering torn ACL against Illinois

FEBRUARY 28 • FOX SPORTS

Tears ACL, out for season Cason has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Michigan announced Wednesday.

Impact Cason's sophomore season will end on a somber note, as the guard tore his ACL during Tuesday's 84-70 win over Illinois. Cason has been a key bench piece for the Wolverines this season, averaging 8.4 points, 2.4 assists and 1.9 rebounds over 18.6 minutes per game while shooting 40.2 percent from three-point range. In addition to missing the rest of the 2025-26 campaign, Cason's injury and subsequent recovery could linger into the 2026-27 season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan Earns A Share Of the Big Ten Title After Beating Minnesota

Third-ranked Michigan beat Minnesota on Tuesday to earn a share of the Big Ten men's basketball regular-season title.

FEBRUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan Earns A Share Of the Big Ten Title After Beating Minnesota

Elliot Cadeau scores 17 and No. 1 Michigan uses strong interior game to beat up No. 7 Purdue 91-80

Elliot Cadeau scored 14 of his 17 in the second half, and Aday Mara added 10 points and 11 rebounds to send No. 1 Michigan past No. 7 Purdue 91-80

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Michigan Rallies In the 2nd Half To Avoid Upset Loss To Northwestern

Michigan uses second-half surge to avoid upset loss to Northwestern.

FEBRUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan Rallies In the 2nd Half To Avoid Upset Loss To Northwestern

Productive off bench Cason had 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and six assists over 26 minutes during Thursday's 110-69 win over Penn State.

Impact Cason hit double-digit points for the first time since Jan. 6 as Michigan steamrolled Penn State in a 41-point demolition. The guard's 26 minutes were a season-high, made possible by the Wolverines' wire-to-wire dominance. It was a good showing off the bench for the sophomore, but in tighter games, Cason won't get nearly as much run.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Burnett scores career-high 31, No. 2 Michigan routs Penn St 110-69 to reach school-record 21-1 mark

Nimari Burnett scored a career-high 31 points, leading No. 2 Michigan to a 110-69 win over Penn State

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Michigan Avoids Upset, Remains Undefeated With 2-point Win Over Penn State

No. 2 Michigan narrowly beat Penn State to remain undefeated through 14 games.

JANUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan Avoids Upset, Remains Undefeated With 2-point Win Over Penn State

Michigans' L.J. Cason lobs it up to Aday Mara, who throws down a slam dunk vs. Penn State

JANUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

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Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game despite Lendeborg injury

Michigan coach Dusty May leads the Wolverines into the program's first Final Four since 2018

North Carolina's Wilson, Texas Tech's Toppin among the missing stars in the NCAA Tournament

Cadeau and McKenney deliver as No. 3 Michigan advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Big Ten champion Michigan looking for guards to step up without L.J. Cason

No. 3 Michigan backup guard L.J. Cason to miss remainder of season with torn right knee ligament

Michigan's LJ Cason is ruled out for remainder of the season after suffering torn ACL against Illinois

Michigan Earns A Share Of the Big Ten Title After Beating Minnesota

Elliot Cadeau scores 17 and No. 1 Michigan uses strong interior game to beat up No. 7 Purdue 91-80

Michigan Rallies In the 2nd Half To Avoid Upset Loss To Northwestern

Burnett scores career-high 31, No. 2 Michigan routs Penn St 110-69 to reach school-record 21-1 mark

Michigan Avoids Upset, Remains Undefeated With 2-point Win Over Penn State

Michigans' L.J. Cason lobs it up to Aday Mara, who throws down a slam dunk vs. Penn State