Dusty May leaves Michigan for Mavs, eyes coaching Cooper Flagg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Dusty May has departed from Michigan to join the Dallas Mavericks as their head coach. This decision comes amid uncertainty in college basketball, prompting his transition to the NBA. A significant factor in May's move is the opportunity to coach Cooper Flagg, a highly regarded prospect. May's shift highlights broader changes within college coaching roles as programs navigate future challenges.
- •Dusty May leaves Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks.
- •Opportunity to coach Cooper Flagg influenced his decision.
- •Concerns over the state of college basketball drove the change.
- •May's move reflects challenges in college coaching dynamics.
- •He aims to build a strong NBA foundation with the Mavericks.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Dusty May's chance to coach Cooper Flagg among main reasons to take Mavs job
"Dusty May's chance to coach Cooper Flagg among main reasons to take Mavs job
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