Dallas Mavericks hire Dusty May as rookie head coach
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:19 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks have appointed Dusty May as their new head coach following his recent success in college basketball. May led Michigan to the 2026 NCAA title after a tenure at Florida Atlantic where he built a program that reached the Final Four. He is now tasked with guiding the Mavericks through a rebuilding phase as they seek to leverage his player development skills. May's hiring reflects the franchise's confidence in his ability to foster talent, including the recently drafted Cooper Flagg. His transition from college to the NBA marks a key moment for both his career and the Mavericks' future strategy.
- •Dusty May won the 2026 NCAA title with Michigan.
- •He previously coached Florida Atlantic to the Final Four.
- •May is known for developing multiple NBA Draft prospects.
- •The Mavericks look to rebuild under his leadership.
- •Cooper Flagg was the 2025 No. 1 pick for Dallas.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — From student manager to the Dallas Mavericks: Dusty May's remarkable rise continues
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Dusty May? Dallas Mavericks’ NBA rookie head coach is a college basketball legend
"The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night. May is making the jump to the NBA less than three months after leading Michigan to its first NCAA championship since 1989. The Mavericks made their choice to replace Jason Kidd official on the same day they could select the next young player who would be part of building around 2025 No. 1 pick and reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, who turns 20 in December.
"Dusty May is jumping from the top of college basketball into one of the NBA’s most intriguing rebuilds. The Dallas Mavericks are handing their next chapter to a rookie NBA head coach.
"May's stunning rise over the past eight years is a testament to his talent as an Xs-and-Os tactician, relationship builder and roster architect.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 8:37 PMMavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft
The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night. May is making the jump to the NBA less than three months after leading Michigan to its first NCAA championship since 1989. The Mavericks made their choice to replace Jason Kidd official on the same day they could select the next young player who would be part of building around 2025 No. 1 pick and reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, who turns 20 in December.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 6:11 PMFrom student manager to the Dallas Mavericks: Dusty May's remarkable rise continues
May's stunning rise over the past eight years is a testament to his talent as an Xs-and-Os tactician, relationship builder and roster architect.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:19 PMWho is Dusty May? Dallas Mavericks’ NBA rookie head coach is a college basketball legend
Dusty May is jumping from the top of college basketball into one of the NBA’s most intriguing rebuilds. The Dallas Mavericks are handing their next chapter to a rookie NBA head coach.
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