Mike Boynton seeks permanent head coach role at Michigan basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Interim coach Mike Boynton aims to remove the interim tag as head of Michigan basketball following Dusty May's departure to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. Boynton met with athletic director Warde Manuel soon after May's exit, advocating for a long-term commitment to maintain program stability. He emphasizes his prior coaching experience and familiarity with the system he has been part of for two seasons as an assistant. Boynton has stated he is preparing as if he will be the head coach, which may affect player retention given recent transfer activity.
- •Mike Boynton is currently Michigan basketball's interim coach.
- •Dusty May left Michigan to coach the Dallas Mavericks.
- •Boynton previously served as an assistant under May.
- •He has presented his case to athletic director Warde Manuel.
- •Boynton aims to provide stability amid roster changes.
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Boynton makes his pitch to lead Michigan
"Interim coach Mike Boynton is pushing to lead Michigan basketball permanently after Dusty May left for the NBA.
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