Mavericks hire Dusty May as head coach after national title run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks have hired Dusty May as their new head coach, following his successful tenure at Michigan where he led the team to a national championship in April. May departs the Wolverines just two months after agreeing to a new contract, although it was not finalized. His arrival marks a significant move for a Mavericks organization looking to rebuild around Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg after a controversial trade involving Luka Dončić. Currently, May has not coached at the NBA level, and he is previously recognized for leading Florida Atlantic to the 2023 Final Four. Following his hire, the Mavericks aim to enhance their performance ahead of the upcoming NBA season.
- •Dusty May leaves Michigan after winning the national title.
- •May's contract with Michigan was not finalized before his departure.
- •The Mavericks are focusing on rebuilding around Cooper Flagg.
- •May previously led Florida Atlantic to the 2023 Final Four.
- •This is the first major hire for Dallas' new front office team.
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks Hire Dusty May From Michigan
"May led Michigan to the national championship in April.
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