Dusty May departs Michigan Wolverines for Dallas Mavericks coaching role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Dusty May has left the Michigan Wolverines to become an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks as of June 22. His decision has left Michigan in a difficult situation, as he had just led the team to a national championship and was recently extended. With the transfer portal rules allowing players to explore transfers shortly after a new head coach is appointed, there are concerns about potential departures within the Wolverines' roster. May's quick departure may disrupt recruiting efforts and impact player retention as the program adjusts to this sudden change.
- •Dusty May left Michigan on June 22 for the Dallas Mavericks.
- •Michigan won a national championship under May's leadership.
- •With new transfer portal rules, player movement may increase.
- •The Wolverines must now adapt to sudden changes in coaching.
- 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — How Dusty May left Michigan Wolverines in an awful spot with late-June departure for Dallas Mavericks
"This is one of the worst times he could've disappeared.
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