Dusty May departs Michigan, impacting future recruiting efforts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Dusty May is set to leave Michigan to join the Dallas Mavericks, according to reports. This move is expected to create a significant gap in Michigan's basketball program and influence their recruiting strategy. Nikola Kusturica, a prominent target for Michigan, may reconsider his options now that May is leaving, potentially favoring Kentucky as a destination. Meanwhile, Mark Pope of Kentucky has been active in recruiting and aims to secure more top prospects following May's exit. Analysts indicate that Kentucky now holds an advantageous position to recruit Kusturica, previously seen as a Michigan commitment largely due to May's influence.
- •Dusty May reportedly leaves Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks.
- •May's exit could affect Michigan's appeal to recruits.
- •Nikola Kusturica may now favor Kentucky over Michigan.
- •Mark Pope has recruited Ryan Hampton and targets Marcus Spears Jr.
- •Kentucky is positioned to secure Kusturica after May's departure.
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Dusty May’s Expected Departure Opens Door For Mark Pope To Recruit Top Michigan Target
"Dusty May will reportedly be leaving Michigan to join the Dallas Mavericks, and the move is set to leave not just a hole in Michigan’s current team, but will probably have a major effect on their recruiting plans too. Many recruits are likely to have been interested in the Michigan project due to the coaching ability and winning mentality brought in by Dusty May, and with him likely to move on, there could be a change in their thoughts, and it could help a rival program like Kentucky, according
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