Michigan men’s basketball has officially signed four players as part of its 2026 class, the program announced on Friday morning.
The Wolverines signed four-star forward Quinn Costello, four-star guard Joseph Hartman, three-star wing Malachi Brown and Danish 7-footer Marcus Moller.
“This class fits everything we value — versatility, intelligence and competitiveness,” head coach Dusty May said on the class. “Each of them enjoys playing for their teammates, embraces coaching and wants to be part of something
bigger than themselves. They all bring different strengths, but the common thread is their character and work ethic…they understand what it means to represent Michigan, and they’re ready to put in the daily effort to grow on and off the court. We’re excited about their potential and how they’ll elevate our culture. This group is the foundation of what we’re building for the future.”
The class is ranked 11th on the 247Sports composite and third in the Big Ten behind Purdue (No. 2 overall) and Michigan State (No. 5). Here is how the four players will be listed on Michigan’s roster:
- Quinn Costello | Forward | 6-10 | Medford, Mass. | The Newman School (Boston, Mass.)
- Joseph Hartman | Guard | 6-6 | Gainesville, Fla. | The Rock School
- Marcus Moller | Center | 7-3 | Espergærde, Denmark | Unicaja Malaga U22
- Malachi Brown | Forward | 6-5 | Knoxville, Tenn. | Knoxville Catholic
Here’s a key quote from May on each player, as well as some stats:
Quinn Costello
May: “Quinn is a floor general. He plays with great command and confidence, and his voice carries through the team. He’s a strong decision-maker who understands tempo, spacing and how to put teammates in successful positions. He combines toughness with feel. He’s not afraid to make the extra pass or take a big shot when it matters.
Costello came off the bench last season and averaged 6.9 points and 3.4 rebounds, helping Newman win the NEPSAC-AAA title. But his game went up a notch this past summer on the Under Armour Circuit with the Middlesex Magic, as he averaged 11 points and five rebounds. His standout performance at Pangos All-American Camp earned him co-Most Outstanding Player honors.
Joseph Hartman
May: “Joseph brings versatility and motor. He’s a big who runs the floor hard, rebounds outside his area, and embraces contact. He has a great touch and an instinct for positioning — both offensively and defensively. He’s continued to add strength and confidence in his perimeter game, and we see real potential for growth there.
Last season as a junior, Hartman led The Rock in scoring and helped the team reach the national quarterfinals. He averaged 19 points, six rebounds and three assists, and recorded a pair of 29-point games while helping The Rock win the 2024 SIAA State Championship as a sophomore.
Marcus Moller
May: “Marcus is a connector. He plays for his teammates, talks on defense and embraces preparation. He really plays with a poise beyond his years. He can handle, pass and shoot, and he processes the game quickly, which fits our pace-and-space style. He is comfortable making simple plays, stretching the floor, and guarding multiple positions.
Moller, who is the same height as current starting center Aday Mara, looked impressive at the 2024 U18 EuroBasket. He led Denmark in points (13.1), rebounds (7.4), blocks (1.7) and minutes (28.1), recording four double-digit scoring games.
Malachi Brown
May: “Malachi is a dynamic athlete who plays with explosiveness and edge. He has the quickness and strength to pressure the ball defensively and get downhill on offense. His ability to guard multiple positions and finish through contact gives us a lot of lineup flexibility.
As a junior, Brown averaged 11.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 1.2 blocks. He looked even better with the Tennessee Impact, posting 15.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game while earning third-team honors at the event.
Final thoughts
It’s hard to judge this class already, considering they won’t even set foot on Michigan’s campus until the summer. On paper, there’s no obvious star in this class like Trey McKenney in last year’s class, but this group is well-rounded and looks like it will fit well with the young pieces already on the roster. Credit to May and his staff for not only recruiting talented recruits, but also putting together a cohesive roster of players that appear to complement each other well.
Who do you like the most in this class, and how do you feel about this class as a whole? Let us know down in the comments section.
