Dusty May leaves Michigan to become head coach of the Mavericks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Dusty May has left his position as head coach of the Michigan Wolverines to take the same role with the Dallas Mavericks. After more than two years at Michigan, during which he led the team to a National Championship in 2026, May is now set to lead a rebuilding Mavericks squad under President Masai Ujiri. His move marks a significant shift for both programs, with Michigan now in search of a new head coach following May's departure.
- •Dusty May has left Michigan basketball after two seasons.
- •He won the 2026 National Championship with the Wolverines.
- •May will replace Jason Kidd as head coach of the Mavericks.
- •The Mavericks are undergoing a rebuilding phase.
- •Michigan is now seeking a suitable replacement for May.
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Dusty May leaving Michigan basketball for NBA’s Dallas Mavericks leaves UM superfan in tears
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan HC Dusty May leaving Wolverines to coach the Dallas Mavericks
"Former IU student manager Dusty May is reportedly headed to the NBA to coach the Dallas Mavericks, a shakeup after leading Michigan to the championship.
"One of Michigan State basketball's top rivals' is leaving for an NBA job
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:06 PMDusty May leaving Michigan basketball for NBA’s Dallas Mavericks leaves UM superfan in tears
Former IU student manager Dusty May is reportedly headed to the NBA to coach the Dallas Mavericks, a shakeup after leading Michigan to the championship.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:25 PMMichigan HC Dusty May leaving Wolverines to coach the Dallas Mavericks
One of Michigan State basketball's top rivals' is leaving for an NBA job
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