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`The Michigan Wolverines are coming off their first National Championship since 1989 by defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 on Monday night. Dusty May’s team ended the Big Ten’s 26-year title drought, but will be looking for an encore.
The Wolverines also become the first team with an all-transfer starting five to win a championship. After finishing 37-3, they’ll need to replace the production of several stars, including Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara, Morez Johnson and others. Thus why Michigan’s coaches were in the transfer portal while in the locker room following the title game.
Here’s where things stand with the Wolverines in the transfer portal.
According to On3, Michigan has no movement in the first day of the transfer portal.
Michigan Wolverines Basketball transfer portal live updates
Michigan additions
| Status | Name | Pos | Rating | Last Team | New Team |
| Signed | J.P. Estrella | PF | 94.96 | Tennessee | Michigan |
Michigan transfers
| Status | Name | Pos | Rating | Last Team | New Team |
| Entered | Winters Grady | SF | 94.22 | Michigan | Minnesota |
| Entered | Malick Kordel | C | N/A | Michigan | Minnesota |
Michigan Transfer news:
April 18
- Malick Kordel transfers to Minnesota
April 16
- Winters Grady transfers to Minnesota
April 9
- Malick Kordel enters the transfer portal
April 9
- Tennessee transfer forward J.P. Estrella has committed to Michigan
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April 8
- Winters Grady enters the transfer portal
Michigan transfer portal rumors:
April 21: Juke Harris and Dusty May meet up? According to On3’s Pete Nakos, the two were in LA at the same time last week. “Harris remains a target for the Wolverines. One source mentioned it feels like they are still bidding for the Wake Forest transfer. On3 has also been able to confirm that Harris and Michigan head coach Dusty May were in Los Angeles at the same time last week; sources were not able to provide final confirmation that they met in person, but it has been highly speculated.”
April 20: New Tennessee commit Terrence Hill Jr. says he wants to help “reel in” Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris to Knoxville over UNC and Michigan.
“They already told me about Juke, obviously he is a great player,”Hill Jr told FOX Sports Knoxville. “I think great players want to play with great players.”
“So seeing my commitment today, hopefully he has Tennessee on his mind, and we can kinda reel him in to get this national championship team put together.”
April 20: The latest on Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam is good news from On3’s Joe Tipton.
“He’s already been to St. John’s and will now make the trip to Ann Arbor to visit the reigning champion Michigan on Monday. With the recent success Dusty May has had with bigs, I think they will have a good shot at landing him if they make a big push.”
April 19: Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam projected to Michigan by On3.
April 19: Robert Morris transfer DeSean Goode has committed to Miami, according to 247Sports. Michigan made contact with him his week.
April 19: Former Washington center Franck Kepnang has been contacted by Michigan, according to On3. The 6-foot-11, 253-pound center was a four-star, top-50-ranked prospect in the 2020 high school recruiting class.
April 19: Robert Morris transfer Desean Goode has made contact with Michigan, according to On3. He averaged 15.2 points and 8.7 rebounds, while shooting 62.9 percent from the field.
April 18: Cincinnati center transfer Moustapha Thiam is scheduled to visit Michigan on Monday, according to Jon Rothstein. The 7-foot-2, 250-pound sophomore averaged 12.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks last season
April 18: There are eight names who are viewed as a good fit for Michigan and Dusty May, according to On3.
Drew Fielder (Boise State)
Eric Reibe (UConn)
Leroy Blyden Jr. (Toledo)
Jailen Bedford (Virginia Tech)
Elyjah Freeman (Auburn)
LeJuan Watts (Texas Tech)
Paulius Murauskas (Saint Mary’s)
Andrew McKeever (Saint Mary’s)
April 17: Juke Harris isn’t rushing his transfer decision, according to On3. Michigan, UNC and Tennessee are all in the mix.
April 17: Dusty May’s interview with CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein here.
April 17: The latest on Juke Harrs puts his decision back to a three-team race, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. Michigan seems to be still on the radar.
“Taking a look at two of his options — Chapel Hill is about 90 minutes away, while Knoxville is roughly a four-hour drive. Sometimes it’s important to consider distance from home as a factor in decision-making, especially in this case where Harris has always stayed close. However, I don’t think it’s the end-all, be-all, as Michigan still feels like a very real contender here.”
April 17: Morez Johnson comments “one more year” under Aday Mara’s most recent Instagram post.
April 16: “Credible reporting at the national level heavily linked Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris to Tennessee the last 24 hours, with some in the industry declaring the recruitment as good as over,” according to On3’s Sherrell McMillan “However, we can confirm no verbal commitment was given to any school, and Harris continues to weigh his options between Michigan, UNC, and Tennessee.”
April 16: Kansas transfer Bryson Tiller has committed to Missouri. He was getting attention from Michigan.
April 16: Washington transfer center Franck Kepnang is getting early interest from Michigan, according to On3.
April 15: Juke Harris has an expected prediction for Tennessee, according to On3. The Wake Forest transfer attended Michigan’s championship parade.
April 15: Michigan transfer guard Winters Grady is visiting Minnesota today, according to On3.
April 14: Tennessee has entered the race for top Michigan target Juke Harris, according to On3. “Harris is expected to land a deal north of $3 million, which Tennessee is ready to pay. Barnes and Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes are also friendly, which could work in the Vols’ favor.”
April 14: Dusty May and Michigan plan to take Euro trip in August. Could this spark overseas commits? Highly likely. Story from On3. “We’re taking a team trip, a European trip, in August,” May said. “So, maybe there’s a way for a couple days after where we stick around and hit another site. But, for the most part, this summer’s going to go quickly. We’ll do it in small doses.”
April 14: The reported asking price for Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris is $3 million, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. The top portal guard took a visit to Ann Arbor over the weekend.
April 14: “Michigan held confidence in where it stood with Harris following Saturday, and he seemed to buy into trying to help the Wolverines repeat as national champions,” according to On3‘s Pete Nakos. Harris finished this season averaging 21.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals.
April 13: Michigan hasn’t been extremely active in the portal for a few reason. One of them is both Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. have yet to announce NBA Draft decisions. There is some uncertainty if they’ll need to pursue those spots or not.
April 13: Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris had a crystal ball for Michigan, which has since been removed on his 247Sports’ page.
April 13: Virginia Tech transfer forward Neoklis Avdalas has committed to UNC. He was getting interest from Michigan, according to On3.
April 13: TCU transfer David Punch, who made contact with Michigan, has committed to Texas, according to On3.
April 13: Michigan misses on top transfer target Flory Bidunga to Louisville, according to Detroit Free Press’ Tony Garcia.
April 12: After top portal guard Juke Harris was at Michigan’s championship parade, he was back home having brunch with Michael Malone and UNC’s coaches.
April 12: Kansas transfer center Flory Bidunga was in the mix for Michigan, but ended up committing to Louisville, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
April 11: After Juke Harris was at Michigan’s parade, UNC coach Michael Malone is reportedly wanted to talk to Harris and try to sway him away, according to Inside Carolina.
April 11: Huge news from Michigan. Top transfer guard Juke Harris was reportedly at the championship parade. It appears he’ll be headed to Ann Arbor, according to 247Sports.
April 11: Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel announced that head coach Dusty May has received a contract extension, according to On3. This boosts the Wolverines recruiting efforts during the transfer window.
April 11: Michigan is one of the schools to watch for TCU transfer David Punch, according to 247Sports’ Travis Branham, He’s currently a consensus top-10 portal player.
April 10: Michigan freshman Trey McKenney returns to the Wolverines next season, according to Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman. “McKenney averaged 9.9 points this past season while coming off the bench for the national champs. Expect him to be one of the top scorers for Dusty May next season.”
April 10: Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas is receiving strong interest from Michigan, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein.
April 10: Kansas transfer center Flory Bidunga has Michigan in the mix, according to Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman.
April 10: Wake Forest transfer guard Juke Harris projected to Michigan, according to On3’s Pete Nakos.
“Michigan is the team to beat. The Wolverines are working to finalize a visit as early as this weekend. Other schools fighting to get in the mix include NC State, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas Tech, among others. He’s also declared for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.”
April 10: Miikka Muurinen and his commitment plans could change transfer portal plans for Michigan. The five-star forward 6-foot-10, 185-pounder with the nickname “Slim Jesus” from Finland playing at AZ Compass Prep. Dusty May’s team is in the running with Duke, UNC, Kentucky, Arkansas and others.
April 10: Michigan is not the front-runner to land portal prize, Juke Harris, according to On3. The Wake Forest guard was reportedly pleased with his visit with Dusty May and his staff.
April 9: Michigan made contact with Cleveland State guard Ice Emery, according to Sam Kayser
April 9: Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau announces he’ll return to Ann Arbor next season. If Wake Forest’s Juke Harris decides to join the Wolverines, the duo will boost the backcourt.
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April 9: Alabama big man Aiden Sherrell has been linked to Michigan, according to On3. The 6-foot-10 sophomore averaged 11.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game. A handful of programs are expected to be in the mix for the former McDonald’s All-American.
April 9: Kansas’ Samis Calderon enters transfer portal. The elite four-star had Michigan in his final four schools during the recruiting cycle in 2025. He also took a visit to Ann Arbor, according to 247Sports.
April 9: Michigan is among the top options for Kansas PF Bryson Tiller, along with Arizona, Miami and Missouri, according to Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman.
April 9: Michigan has reached out to UNC Asheville G Kameron Taylor, according to Sam Kayser. He averaged 18.9 points, five rebounds and three assists last year.
April 9: Isaiah Johnson shined at Colorado and is looking for his next opportunity. The 6-foot-1 freshman averaged 16.9 points and 3.0 assists per game last season. Michigan is one of two schools trying to get Johnson, according to On3. The Godson of Dwayne Wade is originally from Los Angeles, California.
April 8: Juke Harris could be headed to Ann Arbor. The top transfer player in the nation is mulling his options. “Michigan has emerged as the top team to watch in his recruitment,” according to On3. “He could visit Ann Arbor in the near future, and the pitch to transfer to the reigning national champion is an attractive offer.”
April 8: Virginia Tech’s Neoklis Avdalas is a name to watch for Michigan. The 6-foot-9 forward is being pursued by several schools with Dusty May’s staff looking for a replacement for Yaxel Lendeborg. There will be some opportunity available in the Wolverines front court, according to On3.
April 8: Michigan is officially in the mix for Saint Mary’s center Drew McKeever. The 7-foot-2 center averaged 8.2 points and 9.2 rebounds per game this season. McKeever is expected to command a market value between $2 to $4 million, according to On3.
April 7: Kansas center Flory Bidunga is one of the top players in the transfer portal. The Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year could land at Michigan. According to On3, “Two early schools to watch are Michigan and Duke. Both teams were involved in his high school recruitment.” However, Bidunga has ties to the Wolverines coaching staff.
The spring basketball transfer portal window opened on April 7 and will remain open until April 21.
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