Dusty May leaves Michigan to become Mavericks' head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Dusty May has been named the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, officially leaving the University of Michigan men's basketball team after two seasons. In a statement to the Michigan community, May expressed gratitude for the support he received during his time in Ann Arbor, mentioning key moments such as winning the Big Ten and celebrating NCAA Tournament success. He stated that the decision to leave was not easy but felt it was the right opportunity for his family. May praised the Michigan community, highlighting the relationships he built and the memories he created during his tenure.
- •Dusty May coached Michigan for two seasons.
- •He became Mavericks' head coach on June 23, 2026.
- •May celebrated Big Ten victories and NCAA Tournament success at Michigan.
- •He emphasized gratitude for the Michigan community in his farewell statement.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Dusty May: 'It wasn't an easy decision' to leave Michigan for Mavericks
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Dusty May pens goodbye letter to University of Michigan
"JUST IN: Dusty May has released his first statement since leaving the Michigan men’s basketball team and becoming the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks:
"The Dallas Mavericks announced their hiring of Dusty May on Tuesday. Here's what the ex-Michigan coach had to say on his departure.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 11:03 PMDusty May: 'It wasn't an easy decision' to leave Michigan for Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks announced their hiring of Dusty May on Tuesday. Here's what the ex-Michigan coach had to say on his departure.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:48 PMDusty May pens goodbye letter to University of Michigan
JUST IN: Dusty May has released his first statement since leaving the Michigan men’s basketball team and becoming the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks:
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