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Michigan Raises Trey Burke Jersey to Rafters
Ceremony honors former Wolverines star ahead of Big Ten showdown with Nebraska
Jan. 27, 2026 at 12:07pm
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The Michigan basketball team held a ceremony on Friday, January 23, 2026 to raise the jersey of former star player Trey Burke to the rafters of the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. This comes ahead of a key Big Ten matchup between Michigan and Nebraska later this week.
Why it matters
Trey Burke was a standout player for Michigan from 2011-2013, leading the team to the NCAA championship game in 2013. Retiring his jersey is a significant honor that recognizes his contributions to the program's success. The timing of the ceremony, just before a conference game, adds to the significance as the team looks to build momentum heading into the home stretch of the Big Ten season.
The details
During the ceremony, Michigan celebrated Burke's accomplishments, including being named the 2013 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player. Burke's No. 3 jersey was raised to the rafters, joining the jerseys of other Wolverines greats. The event was attended by Burke, current Michigan players, and fans who packed the Crisler Center to honor the former star.
- The jersey retirement ceremony took place on Friday, January 23, 2026.
- Michigan will host Nebraska in a Big Ten conference game later this week.
The players
Trey Burke
Former Michigan basketball star who led the team to the 2013 NCAA championship game and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
Michigan Wolverines
The men's basketball team at the University of Michigan, a member of the Big Ten Conference.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
The men's basketball team at the University of Nebraska, also a member of the Big Ten Conference and Michigan's upcoming opponent.
What they’re saying
“Trey Burke was an integral part of our program's success, and we're honored to permanently enshrine his legacy by raising his jersey to the rafters.”
— Juwan Howard, Head Coach, Michigan Wolverines (Michigan Daily)
What’s next
Michigan will host Nebraska in a key Big Ten conference game on January 27, 2026, following the jersey retirement ceremony for Trey Burke.
The takeaway
Michigan's decision to retire Trey Burke's jersey is a fitting tribute to one of the program's all-time greats, and sets the stage for an important conference matchup against Nebraska as the Wolverines look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the Big Ten season.
