Dusty May leaves Michigan to become head coach of Dallas Mavericks

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:39 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Dusty May leaves Michigan to become head coach of Dallas Mavericks
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 7:39 PMYahoo SportsMichigan basketball players react to news of Dusty May departure
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Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. react to news that Dusty May is leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks.

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