ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan Wolverines guard L.J. Cason is entering the transfer portal following former head coach Dusty May’s departure for the Dallas Mavericks, according to reports.
Cason played an important role in Michigan’s national championship season, providing a spark off the bench before suffering a torn ACL in February.
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The sophomore guard averaged a career-high 8.4 points per game during the 2025-26 season and helped the Wolverines capture the Big Ten regular-season title.
Cason appeared in every game off the bench before suffering the season-ending injury and posted career highs in several categories, averaging 2.4 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game.
He also shot a career-best 50.3% from the field and made 33 3-pointers, up from 15 during his freshman season.
The guard’s production increased during Michigan’s championship run, as he became a key reserve in the Wolverines’ rotation before his injury.
Cason’s decision comes after May left Michigan to become head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
The Wolverines have since added former Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton Jr. as May’s replacement.
Cason will now explore transfer options while continuing his recovery from the ACL injury.