Michigan basketball players eye transfer portal after Dusty May leaves for Mavericks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Dusty May has departed Michigan men's basketball to take over as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Following a championship win just three months ago, Michigan players may soon explore transfer options. NCAA rules allow for a special transfer portal window after a coaching change, opening 15 days after the new coach is announced. If no hire is made within 30 days of May's departure, the portal will open five days thereafter.
- •Dusty May won the 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament with Michigan.
- •He has accepted a head coaching role with the Dallas Mavericks.
- •Michigan players can enter the transfer portal following a coaching change.
- •The transfer portal opens 15 days after a new coach is announced.
- •Players Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Morez Johnson Jr. declared for the draft.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — What Dusty May’s departure to the Mavericks means for Michigan’s roster
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Can Michigan players enter transfer portal with Dusty May leaving for Mavericks?
"The transfer portal will eventually open up for Michigan men’s basketball players. Here’s what Dusty May’s departure to the Mavericks means for the roster:
"With Dusty May leaving Michigan basketball for the Dallas Mavericks, here's what to know on when Wolverines players can enter the transfer portal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 4:00 PMWhat Dusty May’s departure to the Mavericks means for Michigan’s roster
The transfer portal will eventually open up for Michigan men’s basketball players. Here’s what Dusty May’s departure to the Mavericks means for the roster:
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:45 PMCan Michigan players enter transfer portal with Dusty May leaving for Mavericks?
With Dusty May leaving Michigan basketball for the Dallas Mavericks, here's what to know on when Wolverines players can enter the transfer portal.
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