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Dallas Mavericks hire Dusty May as rookie head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:19 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Dallas Mavericks hire Dusty May as rookie head coach

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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