Michigan's Cason out for season with torn ACL

Michigan guard L.J. Cason will miss the remainder of the season with a torn right ACL, Wolverines head coach Dusty May announced Saturday.

Cason sustained the injury during Friday's victory over Illinois.

"First and foremost, our hearts hurt for L.J.," May said in a statement. "You never want to see a young man who has poured so much into this program have something like this happen.

"However, if there's anyone equipped to handle this and the rehab process, it's LJ. He's resilient, he's disciplined, and he has an incredible support system around him."

Cason is in his second season with Michigan. The 6-foot-2 guard has been one of the top backup point guards in the country, averaging 8.4 points and 2.4 assists in 18.6 minutes across 28 appearances this campaign.

Cason was also shooting a career-high 40.2% from deep, a vast improvement from his freshman year.

Michigan clinched the Big Ten regular-season title Friday and is in the hunt for the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

"This isn't how I wanted my season to end, but I trust God's plan, and I'll attack rehab the same way I approach everything - with focus and determination," Cason said. "We've got many goals as a team, and I'll be locked in supporting my brothers every step of the way."