Michigan guard L.J. Cason tears ACL: How losing key backup, top 3-point shooter could impact UM

Posted Feb 28, 2026
No. 3 Michigan thumped No. 10 Illinois 84-70 on Friday night, capturing the Big Ten regular-season title and making another statement in one fell swoop. Unfortunately for Dusty May's Wolverines, though, their latest impressive victory was a costly one. Sophomore guard L.J. Cason suffered a torn ACL, ending his season with Selection Sunday just over three weeks away. (CBS Sports)

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