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Run it back: Key Michigan basketball player is returning for senior season

Originally posted on Michigan Wolverines on SI
By Jerred Johnson | Last updated Apr 26, 2025 1:11 PM ET

The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball squad for the 2025-26 season just keeps growing stronger every day. Coach Dusty May has secured the top transfer portal class in the nation, is bringing in a freshman McDonald's All-American in Trey McKenney , and now he has two key senior leaders returning as well. Senior shooting guard Nimari Burnett already committed to playing one more year in Ann Arbor, he will now be joined by fellow guard Roddy Gayle.

Michigan basketball: Roddy Gayle Jr. to return for senior season https://t.co/b8UMLiUoYZ
— Detroit Free Press (@freep) April 25, 2025

Gayle, a transfer from Ohio State, had an up and down season for the Wolverines. He began the year in the starting lineup but was plagued by turnover issues and an inability to stretch the floor and hit three-point shots. Towards the end of the season, he was moved to the bench as the 6th man and began to thrive. His season was highlighted by a 26-point explosion in the NCAA Tournament against Texas A&M, with 21 of those points coming in the second half.

Here is what Mgoblue.com says about the Roddy Gayle.

• A do-it-all player

• Not afraid to ask for, and take, the last shot

• Versatile skill set, takes pride in getting to the basket, and thrives in traffic

• Good length (long arms), powerful athletic guard

• Ignites the fast break, or can finish it

• Elite finisher with 40-plus inch vertical

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