Michigan basketball considers Mike Boynton for interim head coach role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Michigan basketball is reportedly looking to promote assistant Mike Boynton to interim head coach after the unexpected departure of Dusty May to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. May's move follows a contract extension offer and leaves the Wolverines without a head coach as they approach the upcoming season. Boynton, who served as head coach for Oklahoma State from 2017 to 2024, joined Michigan's staff in 2024. The athletic department is expected to finalize the decision soon.
- •Dusty May left Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks on June 22, 2026.
- •Mike Boynton is expected to be elevated to interim head coach.
- •Boynton has previous head coaching experience at Oklahoma State from 2017-2024.
- •The decision comes as Michigan prepares for the next basketball season.
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Boynton Jr. taking over Michigan hoops on interim basis: report
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Who will be Michigan basketball's next coach? Three things to know about Mike Boynton Jr.
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan basketball eyes Mike Boynton as interim coach
"Michigan basketball eyes assistant Mike Boynton as interim coach following Dusty May's sudden departure to the NBA.
"Mike Boynton Jr. joined Dusty May's staff when May was hired in May 2024 and has overseen the Wolverines' defense.
"Michigan will have to move quick as Dusty May exits Ann Arbor.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 5:24 PMMike Boynton Jr. taking over Michigan hoops on interim basis: report
Mike Boynton Jr. joined Dusty May's staff when May was hired in May 2024 and has overseen the Wolverines' defense.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 5:16 PMWho will be Michigan basketball's next coach? Three things to know about Mike Boynton Jr.
Michigan will have to move quick as Dusty May exits Ann Arbor.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 4:17 PMMichigan basketball eyes Mike Boynton as interim coach
Michigan basketball eyes assistant Mike Boynton as interim coach following Dusty May's sudden departure to the NBA.
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