The University of Michigan is set to celebrate one of its greatest basketball heroes, Trey Burke, with a long-awaited and well-deserved honor. On January 23, 2026, when the Wolverines host archrival Ohio State at the Crisler Center, Burke’s iconic No. 3 jersey will be officially raised to the rafters — a permanent tribute to the player who reignited Michigan basketball’s golden era.
For many Michigan fans, the name Trey Burke brings back electric memories — the crossovers, the deep three-pointers, the unshakeable confidence, and that unforgettable buzzer-beater against Kansas in the 2013 NCAA Tournament that sent Michigan to the Final Four for the first time in two decades. Burke’s sophomore season remains one of the most dominant individual campaigns in college basketball history: he was named the National Player of the Year, Wooden Award winner, and Big Ten Player of the Year, leading the Wolverines to the national championship game.
Burke’s impact went far beyond stats and awards. He was the heartbeat of a reborn Michigan program, helping turn the Wolverines back into a national powerhouse under coach John Beilein. His leadership, grit, and fearlessness became a standard for every Michigan guard who followed.
As Michigan prepares for this emotional ceremony, current head coach Dusty May spoke about Burke’s influence on the program’s culture:
> “Trey set a tone of belief — that Michigan could compete with anyone. That mindset still drives this program today.”
The night promises to be one filled with nostalgia and pride. Fans will see Burke standing center court once again — not as the player who carried Michigan on his back to greatness, but as a legend whose name and number will live forever among the greats of Wolverine history.
With the crowd roaring and his jersey rising, Trey Burke’s No. 3 will finally take its rightful place — high above the court he once ruled, symbolizing excellence, determination, and Michigan pride.
