Michigan's Elliot Cadeau OK after hospital visit for allergic reaction

Cadeau says he 'ate something that I was allergic to by accident' ahead of Final Four

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:56pm

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Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after an allergic reaction, but he says it was a 'minor deal' and he will be practicing with the team ahead of the Final Four.

Why it matters

Cadeau is a key player for Michigan, averaging 10.2 points and 5.8 assists per game. His health is crucial for the Wolverines as they prepare for the Final Four.

The details

Images showed Cadeau being taken to the hospital on a stretcher with a sheet covering his body, but he says it was not as serious as it appeared. Cadeau has had allergic reactions in the past, so he went to the hospital as a precaution, but this time it was just a 'minor deal.' He will be practicing with the team on Thursday afternoon.

  • On Wednesday afternoon, Cadeau was taken to the hospital after an allergic reaction.
  • Cadeau will be practicing with the team on Thursday afternoon.

The players

Elliot Cadeau

Michigan point guard who transferred from North Carolina this year, averaging 10.2 points and 5.8 assists per game.

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What they’re saying

“I ate something that I was allergic to by accident. It's happened to me when I was younger. That's part of the reason I called the — I went to the hospital because when it happened when I was younger, it was really bad. But this time it was like a minor deal.”

— Elliot Cadeau, Michigan point guard

What’s next

Cadeau will practice with the Michigan team on Thursday afternoon as they prepare for the Final Four.

The takeaway

Cadeau's health scare was not as serious as it initially appeared, and he is expected to be ready to play in the Final Four for Michigan, a key player for the team's tournament run.