On August 27, 2026, the Michigan Wolverines concluded their three-game exhibition series in Europe with a thrilling 84-81 victory against Mega Superbet, a professional men's basketball club based in Belgrade, Serbia. However, the win was overshadowed by a concerning injury to five-star freshman guard Brandon McCoy Jr.
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The injury occurred just one minute into the game during a fastbreak, when McCoy appeared to hurt his right knee. He had to be carried off the court and did not return to the bench for the remainder of the contest, leaving uncertainty about the injury's severity.
McCoy, who was rated as the number two shooting guard in the nation and numbered among the top players in California, represents a significant asset for Michigan. He leads a six-man recruiting class ranked fourth overall by 247 Sports.
In this final game, Trey McKenney led the Wolverines with 25 points, while J.P. Estrella and Elliot Cadeau contributed 16 and 15 points, respectively. U-M had a slow start, trailing by as much as 14 points in the first half and going into halftime down 49-38. They mounted a comeback in the second half, beginning with a 12-4 run which included three-pointers from Oscar Goodman, Quinn Costello, and McKenney.
The game remained close, with Michigan eventually overcoming a 67-64 deficit early in the fourth quarter by launching a 13-0 run that included crucial free throws from Cadeau. Despite Mega scoring seven unanswered points towards the end, Michigan managed to hold on for the win.
U-M finished the European trip with a 1-2 record but achieved valuable team bonding experiences according to head coach Mike Boynton Jr., who expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent Michigan abroad. The health status of McCoy remains the primary concern moving forward as the team prepares to return home on Saturday.