Dusty May discusses Michigan departure and NIL era impact on NBA transition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 10:13 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Dusty May, recently appointed head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, spoke at his introductory press conference about his move from Michigan. He addressed the influence of the NIL era and the transfer portal on his decision, stating they were not a major factor but acknowledged the complexities they introduced. May emphasized his excitement for a coaching role focused more on basketball, citing the support of the Mavericks' personnel as a significant reason for his transition. He noted that the evolving of college basketball parallels many aspects of the NBA, which he believes will facilitate his new role.
- •Dusty May left Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks.
- •He acknowledges changes in college basketball due to the NIL era.
- •May expressed excitement for focusing on basketball rather than off-court issues.
- •He highlighted support from Mavericks' staff as a key factor in his decision.
- •May is the first to make this transition since John Beilein in 2019.
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Dusty May addresses role of NIL era in Michigan departure, how it can be ‘segue’ to NBA
"When Dusty May left Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks just months removed from a national title, speculation grew about how the NIL and transfer portal era in college basketball impacted his decision. He previously made his concerns clear about the landscape. Speaking with reporters Monday during his introductory press conference, May said the landscape was […]
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