Just three weeks after Michigan Basketball celebrated a National Championship, the college hoops world is already buzzing with major changes that could reshape the game for years to come. Head coach Dusty May is weighing in on a trio of rule shifts that promise to alter how rosters are built—and who gets to compete for the next title.

First up: expanded rosters and scholarship limits. Starting this past season, Division I men’s teams can now carry up to 15 players, with all 15 spots eligible for scholarships—up from the previous cap of 13. For Michigan, that extra flexibility has been a game-changer. The Wolverines just signed six high school recruits in a single week, more than May has brought in during his first two seasons combined. While some of that was about replacing last year’s production, May credits the new rules for his shift in strategy.

“The biggest component was the expansion of rosters,” May told the media Wednesday. “We have 15 spots now, and we thought this is a great opportunity to take a flyer on a guy or two that we feel will be really good in a couple years. We can develop them, pour into them, and give them everything Michigan has to offer.”

Eligibility rules are also on the table. The NCAA is pushing for a new age-based system that would give athletes five years of eligibility, starting either after high school graduation or their 19th birthday—whichever comes first. If passed, the change would take effect for the 2026-27 season and would eliminate traditional redshirt years. NCAA President Charlie Baker told ESPN he’s “pretty optimistic” the proposal will go through, with exceptions for circumstances like pregnancy or military service.

For fans, these changes mean deeper benches, more developmental opportunities, and a fresh wave of young talent hitting the court sooner. And for programs like Michigan, it’s a chance to build for the long haul—one recruit at a time.