Mavericks hire Dusty May as head coach over Jon Scheyer

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Mavericks hire Dusty May as head coach over Jon Scheyer
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The Dallas Mavericks have chosen to hire Dusty May as their new head coach after a lengthy search. May recently led Michigan to an NCAA championship and was selected over Duke's Jon Scheyer, who opted to remain with the Blue Devils. Scheyer's success at Duke, including strong recruiting classes, is believed to have influenced his decision not to leave. The Mavericks have made their choice ahead of the upcoming season, with fans curious about May's impact on the team.

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  • Dallas Mavericks hire Dusty May as new head coach
  • Jon Scheyer remains at Duke, opting not to leave
  • May recently won an NCAA championship with Michigan
  • Mavericks' coaching decision follows a lengthy search
  • Scheyer's success at Duke included strong recruiting classes
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Despite having conversations with both Dusty May and Jon Scheyer, the Mavericks hired May, leading many to believe that Scheyer was unavailable.

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