Not only is head coach Dusty May making moves on the court by leading the No. 2 team in the country, but he and his staff have made another big splash in high school recruiting. Announced on Tuesday evening, 2026 four-star forward Lincoln Cosby has committed to the Michigan Wolverines.
The 6-foot-9, 195-pounder from IMG Academy in Montverde, Florida is ranked 38th overall in the 2026 class, the 18th-ranked small forward and seventh-ranked player in Florida, according to the 247Sports composite.
Cosby was originally intending on being part of the 2027 class, where he was a consensus top-10 recruit, but he chose to reclassify to 2026 to join the Wolverines next season.
May and the staff hosted a few recruits in Ann Arbor back in October, including Cosby, where he had the opportunity to see the facilities, meet with the coaches, attend a Michigan football game and speak with current players.
“The trip was great seeing the facilities, the area, and campus,” Cosby told The Michigan Insider at the time. “It met all my expectations from that aspect. Getting to meet a lot of the coaches in one setting was good too. The whole staff is full of great coaches and more importantly great guys who from what I have seen have great intentions. I have a good relationship with the whole staff and seeing the team practice and play also was an experience.
“The play style and culture (stood out the most to me about Michigan). I appreciate and take notes on how they use their bigger skill players like Yaxel (Lendeborg). Last year they had Danny Wolf and they were used similarly.”
Cosby is still a raw prospect at just 17 years old, but the forward averaged 15.2 points per game on the Pro16 circuit last summer and is known for his size and pure skill.
Cosby is the fifth member of the class for Mic, joining forward Quinn Costello (No. 40 overall), guard Joseph Hartman (No. 87), guard Malachi Brown (No. 194) and center Marcus Moller (unranked). The other four are all signed with the program. However, Moller’s status is currently pending as he goes through treatment for testicular cancer.
Welcome to Ann Arbor, Lincoln Cosby!
