Quinn Costello
| No. 8 – Michigan Wolverines | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 8, 2007 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | The Newman School (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| College | Michigan (2026–present) |
| Career highlights | |
Quinn Costello (born July 8, 2007) is an American college basketball player for the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference. He was a McDonald's All-American in 2026 as a senior in high school.
High school career
Costello attended The Newman School in Boston, and played for the Middlesex Magic on the Under Armour Association circuit.[1] During his senior year, he averaged 16.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game midseason.[2] On November 15, 2025, he scored 17 points and 15 rebounds for his first double-double of the season.[3] On November 22, 2025, he scored a career-high 36 points at the National Prep Showcase.[4][5]
On February 2, 2026 he was named to the 2026 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He and future teammate Brandon McCoy Jr. were representatives of Michigan's 2026 freshman class.[6] In 15 minutes, Costello recorded seven points, three rebounds and two steals in the game.[7] Costello was also selected to participate in the Jordan Brand Classic All-Star Game.[8]
Recruitment
On September 16, 2025, Costello committed to play college basketball for Michigan, over offers from Michigan State, Minnesota, North Carolina, Purdue and Texas.[9][10] He was rated as the No. 1 player in the state of Massachusetts by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN.[11][12] Costello was ranked as a top player in the nation, finishing #31 by ESPN and #24 by Rivals.[13][14]
College career
In November 2025, Costello signed to play college basketball at the University of Michigan for Dusty May and the Wolverines in 2026–27.[15] After May departed to coach the Dallas Mavericks in June 2026, Costello remained with the program under newly promoted head coach, Mike Boynton.[16]
References
- ↑ Garcia, Tony (January 5, 2026). "Michigan basketball top signee Quinn Costello 'excited' by U-M run". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ↑ Fuller, Ethann (February 2, 2026). "Newman's Quinn Costello earns McDonald's All-American honor". basketballjournal.com. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Basketball Recap: Newman AAA Starts Season with Win at Home". MaxPreps. November 15, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Basketball Recap: Newman AAA Sets Scoring Season-High Against Varsity Opponent". MaxPreps. November 22, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ↑ Flinn, Brian (November 23, 2025). "2025 National Prep Showcase Saturday Fastbreak Five". madehoops.com. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Two future Spartans, one future Wolverine named McDonald's All-Americans". The Detroit News. February 2, 2026. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ↑ Butler, Jack (April 1, 2026). "McDonald's All-American Game 2026 Boys Top Performers, Box Score". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Jordan Classic Stats". realgm.com. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ London, Dushawn (September 16, 2025). "Michigan lands four-star forward Quinn Costello". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ↑ Hewitt, Steve (September 16, 2025). "Quinn Costello, 4-star national prospect, commits to Michigan". basketballjournal.com. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ↑ Garcia, Tony (September 16, 2025). "Quinn Costello, 4-star forward, commits to Michigan basketball over Michigan State". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ↑ Martinez, Raul (January 19, 2026). "This Boston prep school has become a major powerhouse in basketball". NBC10 Boston. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Quinn Costello Recruiting Profile". ESPN.
- ↑ "2026 Michigan Wolverines Basketball Industry Comparison Commits". On3.com.
- ↑ Wywrot, Tom (November 14, 2025). "Wolverines Add Four During Early Signing Period". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ↑ Zuniga, Alejandro (July 9, 2026). "Michigan basketball retaining entire elite incoming class despite Dusty May's departure". 247Sports.