Michigan's Cadeau Returns for Senior Season

Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau, fresh off earning Most Outstanding Player honors in the NCAA Tournament, announced on Thursday that he will return to the Wolverines for his senior season, bolstering the national champions' roster just days after their title victory.

Cadeau, a 21-year-old transfer from North Carolina, played a pivotal role in Michigan's 69-63 win over UConn in the national championship game on Monday night, scoring a game-high 19 points. In the Final Four semifinal, he contributed 13 points, 10 rebounds and five assists during a blowout victory over Arizona. Those performances capped a standout tournament for the junior, where he averaged 12.3 points and 7.5 assists across six games. For the full 2025-26 season, Cadeau started all 40 contests, averaging 10.5 points and 5.9 assists while shooting 41 percent from the field.

The decision to return keeps Cadeau in Ann Arbor for another year, where he thrived after transferring following two seasons with the Tar Heels. A former five-star recruit ranked No. 11 in the class of 2023, he credited the Wolverines' coaching staff for building his confidence. After the championship win, Cadeau told reporters, "I'm just so...