Dusty May leaves Michigan to become head coach of Dallas Mavericks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:26 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Dusty May is leaving the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball program to take the head coaching position with the Dallas Mavericks. The report comes after May led Michigan to a national championship in just two years. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy expressed his disappointment, referencing a 'Michigan curse' that sees successful coaches transition to professional levels. May's departure follows a pattern observed with other Michigan coaches seeking greater challenges in their careers.
- •Dusty May has accepted the head coaching role at Dallas Mavericks.
- •He led Michigan to a national championship in his first two seasons.
- •Dave Portnoy commented on the trend of successful Michigan coaches leaving.
- •Portnoy described this as part of a 'Michigan curse' related to coaching transitions.
- •May's move reflects a broader trend of successful college coaches pursuing NBA opportunities.
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s not Tommy Izzo’: Dave Portnoy breaks his silence on Dusty May leaving Michigan for NBA job
"The Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball program looked set up to be the sport’s next dynasty after the first two years of the Dusty May head coach experience culminated in a national championship. However, the Wolverines were dealt a major blow on Monday, when it was reported that May would be leaving the school to take…
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