Billy Donovan rumored as a coaching candidate for Michigan basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 5:48 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Former Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is being considered as a potential coaching option for the University of Michigan. Donovan, known for his successful tenure at the University of Florida, is currently unemployed after parting ways with the Bulls at the end of the NBA season. This comes after Dusty May's recent hiring as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, increasing speculation around Michigan's coaching future. Michigan has named an interim head coach for now, but Donovan's track record makes him a fitting candidate for the program moving forward.
- •Billy Donovan is 61 years old and previously coached at Florida.
- •He is currently available after leaving the Chicago Bulls.
- •Michigan has announced an interim head coach but may pursue Donovan.
- •Donovan won back-to-back national championships with Florida in 2007 and 2008.
- •Dusty May's new role with the Mavericks creates more intrigue for college coaching positions.
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