Michigan basketball adds transfer guard Kenny Noland from Ivy League
The Wolverines, who were in the market for a backup point guard and more backcourt depth this season, seemed to find what they were looking for.
Michigan basketball scouts were seeking more depth in the backcourt, specifically a backup point guard. They discovered just what they desired in transfer Kenny Noland from Columbia, who officially signed with the Wolverines on August 19. Noland spent four years at Columbia and is part of the 2022 high school class granted a fifth year of eligibility through legal proceedings, which coach Mike Boynton has been monitoring.
"We will always be looking for opportunities to improve where we can from a roster standpoint," said Boynton on August 18. "If there is someone that can add value, we will certainly consider it, and it is certainly a unique circumstance due to the court cases." Noland, a 6-foot-2 guard, will likely step in after L.J. Cason's departure to Miami, serving as the backup ball-handler behind Elliot Cadeau.
As a senior in 2025-26, Noland was a team leader at Columbia, averaging 17.1 points and 3.7 assists in 33.1 minutes per game, earning All-Ivy League second-team honors. He finished his career ranked among the top 10 in steals, games played, and assists, and shot 37.9% from three-point range. With Noland's addition, Michigan now has four incoming transfers, joining J.P.
Estrella (Tennessee), Moustapha Thiam (Cincinnati), and Jalen Reed (LSU). The Wolverines still have one roster spot open and Boynton expressed openness to adding more players.
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