Dusty May leaves Michigan to become head coach of Dallas Mavericks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:39 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has announced his departure to take on the head coaching role with the Dallas Mavericks. May led Michigan to a national title in 2026 after joining following a successful stint at Florida Atlantic. Players Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. expressed shock and disappointment at the news, while acknowledging May's deserving rise. Michigan is expected to promote Mike Boynton Jr. as interim head coach. The move shifts the dynamic in the Big Ten as Michigan's future becomes uncertain.
- •Dusty May departs Michigan to coach the Dallas Mavericks.
- •May won a national title with Michigan in 2026.
- •Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. reacted to the news.
- •Michigan plans to promote Mike Boynton Jr. as interim head coach.
- •The departure could alter Michigan's prospects in the Big Ten.
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Why Dusty May-led Mavericks drafted Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. over UM teammates Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan basketball players react to news of Dusty May departure
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan fans react to Dusty May news: 'Physically ill right now'
"Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. react to news that Dusty May is leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks.
"Michigan basketball fans reacted strongly to the news of coach Dusty May taking the Dallas Mavericks job.
"Dusty May reunited with one of his Michigan players, but it isn't one many expected it to be.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 1:41 AMWhy Dusty May-led Mavericks drafted Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. over UM teammates Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg
Dusty May reunited with one of his Michigan players, but it isn't one many expected it to be.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 7:39 PMMichigan basketball players react to news of Dusty May departure
Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. react to news that Dusty May is leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:42 PMMichigan fans react to Dusty May news: 'Physically ill right now'
Michigan basketball fans reacted strongly to the news of coach Dusty May taking the Dallas Mavericks job.
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