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Michigan's Cason Injured, Shifting Roles Ahead of Big Ten Tournament

3/3/2026

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No. 3 Michigan lost guard L.J. Cason to a knee ligament injury during their Big Ten title win over No. 10 Illinois.
Coach Dusty May said Cason's absence will raise roles for other guards, including starting point guard Elliot Cadeau.
Cason averaged 8.4 points per game and had a career-high 18 against Northwestern.
The Wolverines finish the regular season against Iowa and Michigan State before Big Ten tournament in Chicago.

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No. 3 Michigan lost guard L.J. Cason to a knee ligament injury during their Big Ten title win over No. 10 Illinois.
Coach Dusty May said Cason's absence will raise roles for other guards, including starting point guard Elliot Cadeau.
Cason averaged 8.4 points per game and had a career-high 18 against Northwestern.
The Wolverines finish the regular season against Iowa and Michigan State before Big Ten tournament in Chicago.