Michigan will kick off its national title defense and the Mike Boynton Jr. era by hosting Oakland on Nov. 3 at Crisler Center.

Those predicting a mass exodus for Michigan following Dusty May’s departure could not have been more wrong. The Wolverines who, three weeks ago, we thought we’d see this coming season will in fact be the group that takes the court in 2026-27 to defend a national championship.

Since Dusty May left for the Mavericks, most of Michigan’s top players have committed to play next season for Mike Boynton, who was named interim coach after May left.

Michigan men's basketball has mostly retained its roster in the wake of Dusty May's departure to the Dallas Mavericks. Guard LJ Cason is the lone player who hasn't declared his intentions. And, until Thursday,