Michigan’s Final Four sendoff was briefly delayed on Wednesday due to a medical issue concerning Elliot Cadeau.
The point guard was removed from the team bus and taken to hospital after suffering an apparent allergic reaction.
The incident occurred shortly after the team boarded the bus to travel to Indianapolis.
Cadeau’s Condition and Travel Plans
According to a program spokesperson, Elliot Cadeau alerted the medical staff that he may have had an allergic reaction to something he ate. This occurred before the team departed the Player Development Center.
The spokesperson added that doctors evaluated Cadeau and confirmed he is fine. Out of an abundance of caution, he is receiving medical supervision and will be travelling to Indianapolis later today.
Cadeau’s Tournament Performance
Cadeau has started all 38 games this season for the Wolverines. The No. 1 seed Wolverines (35-3) have reached the national semifinals for the first time since 2018.
He has increased his level of play in the NCAA Tournament, averaging 10.5 points and 8.3 assists in 32.8 minutes per game. He is shooting 40% from 3-point range (8-for-20) in Michigan’s four March Madness wins.
- Named to the Midwest All-Region team.
- Posted 17 points and seven assists in a 90-77 win over Alabama in the Sweet 16.
- Recorded eight points and 10 assists in a 95-62 win over Tennessee in the Elite Eight.
Wolverines Prepare for Final Four
Cadeau was named to the Midwest All-Region team along with forward Yaxel Lendeborg and guard Roddy Gayle Jr.
The Wolverines will practice Thursday and Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium. They are preparing to face No. 1 seed Arizona in the Final Four at 8:49 p.m. Saturday.
The game will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium.