Michigan basketball names Mike Boynton Jr. head coach on two-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Michigan basketball officially appointed Mike Boynton Jr. as head coach on July 10, 2026, removing his interim title. He will start with a two-year contract as the program seeks to build on recent successes. Boynton has been part of the staff for two years, contributing to a record of 64-13, including a national championship. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity and emphasized continuing the established championship culture. The team has retained 13 of its 14 scholarship players since his interim appointment.
- •Boynton was named interim head coach following Dusty May's departure.
- •Thirteen out of fourteen scholarship players have reaffirmed their commitment.
- •Michigan won the national championship in April, part of a 37-3 season.
- •Athletic director Warde Manuel praised Boynton's leadership and vision.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Boynton Jr. named full-time head coach of Michigan Basketball
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Boynton Jr. named Michigan basketball head coach on two-year deal
- 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan Officially Hires Mike Boynton Jr. as Head Coach
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan promotes Mike Boynton Jr. to head coach
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan basketball officially names Mike Boynton Jr. as head coach
"BREAKING: Mike Boynton Jr. has officially been named the permanent head coach of the Michigan men’s basketball program after agreeing to a two-year contract:
"Michigan basketball has removed the interim tag from Mike Boynton Jr.'s head coach title and officially named him the head coach on Friday.
"Michigan has officially promoted Mike Boynton Jr. to head men's basketball coach following Dusty May's departure to the Dallas Mavericks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 5:37 PMMike Boynton Jr. named full-time head coach of Michigan Basketball
BREAKING: Mike Boynton Jr. has officially been named the permanent head coach of the Michigan men’s basketball program after agreeing to a two-year contract:
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 5:20 PMMike Boynton Jr. named Michigan basketball head coach on two-year deal
Michigan took the internal route to find a new permanent men’s basketball coach.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 5:17 PMMichigan Officially Hires Mike Boynton Jr. as Head Coach
Michigan has officially promoted Mike Boynton Jr. to head men's basketball coach following Dusty May's departure to the Dallas Mavericks.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 5:16 PMMichigan promotes Mike Boynton Jr. to head coach
Michigan has officially hired Mike Boynton Jr as its new men's basketball head coach following Dusty May's departure.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 5:12 PMMichigan basketball officially names Mike Boynton Jr. as head coach
Michigan basketball has removed the interim tag from Mike Boynton Jr.'s head coach title and officially named him the head coach on Friday.
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