Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau Faces Unexpected Challenge with Allergic Reaction Ahead of Final Four

Elliot Cadeau, a key player for the Michigan Wolverines, is reportedly doing well after experiencing a suspected allergic reaction on Wednesday, just as the team was gearing up to travel to Indianapolis for the Final Four.

According to a statement from the university, Cadeau, the team’s point guard, notified the medical staff of a potential allergic reaction following something he had eaten.

“The doctors evaluated Elliot and he is fine,” the statement confirmed.

A video shared on social media shortly before 3 p.m. depicted an individual being transported from the Player Development Center on a gurney. Paramedics, along with Michigan staff and police, were seen accompanying the person.

“To ensure his safety, he is being monitored by medical professionals and will join the team in Indianapolis later today,” the statement further explained.

Cadeau had been averaging 10.2 points and 5.8 assists this season for the Wolverines while starting all 38 games for the No. 1 seed. 

In four games during the NCAA Tournament, Cadeau has been averaging 10.5 points and 8.3 assists per game.

Cadeau, who transferred to Ann Arbor from North Carolina, is hoping to help Michigan win its first men’s basketball national championship since 1989. 

The Wolverines have defeated Howard, Saint Louis, Alabama and Tennessee en route to the Final Four. 

They will now have to try to topple a fellow No. 1 seed in Arizona on Saturday night, as the Wolverines make their first appearance in the Final Four since 2018. 

Michigan will hold practices on Thursday and Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium. 

It wasn’t immediately clear whether Cadeau will be in the Wolverines lineup when they face the Wildcats on Saturday night.