Dusty May leaves Michigan to coach Dallas Mavericks in the NBA
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Dusty May has departed from his position as head coach at Michigan to join the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, where he will coach Cooper Flagg. May made this decision after leading Michigan to a national championship and a notable record of 64-13 over two seasons. He expressed frustration with the current state of college basketball, particularly issues related to the transfer portal and NIL agreements, which he deemed irreversible. May shared that administrative responsibilities detracted from his coaching focus. He hopes to thrive in the NBA environment, as he believes returning to college basketball would indicate a failure in his new role.
- •Dusty May joins Dallas Mavericks as an assistant coach.
- •He led Michigan to a national title and two Big Ten championships.
- •Issues with college basketball, like the transfer portal, factored into his decision.
- •May aims to focus on coaching rather than administrative tasks.
- •He hopes to stay in the NBA rather than return to college coaching.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Dusty May left Michigan for NBA after Big Ten meeting shined a light
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — 'Nothing’s getting fixed': What Dusty May said about leaving Michigan for the NBA
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Dusty May explains leaving NCAA for Mavs job: 'Nothing's getting fixed, ever'
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Dusty May left Michigan tired of 'nothing getting fixed' in college basketball
"Former Michigan basketball coach Dusty May explained why he left college for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. A Big Ten meeting shined a stark light.
"Ex-Michigan basketball coach Dusty May explained why he left the college ranks for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks in June. Here's what he said:
"The former Wolverines coach went through several emotions during the transition.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 9:10 AMDusty May left Michigan for NBA after Big Ten meeting shined a light
Former Michigan basketball coach Dusty May explained why he left college for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. A Big Ten meeting shined a stark light.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:52 PM'Nothing’s getting fixed': What Dusty May said about leaving Michigan for the NBA
The former Wolverines coach went through several emotions during the transition.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 6:09 PMDusty May explains leaving NCAA for Mavs job: 'Nothing's getting fixed, ever'
Dusty May explains leaving NCAA for Mavs job: 'Nothing's getting fixed, ever'
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:40 PMDusty May left Michigan tired of 'nothing getting fixed' in college basketball
Ex-Michigan basketball coach Dusty May explained why he left the college ranks for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks in June. Here's what he said:
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