Michigan is poised to name assistant coach Mike Boynton Jr. as its interim head coach following the departure of Dusty May, who left for the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks earlier this month.
A Calculated Interim
Boynton, who joined May’s staff in 2024 after a seven‑year stint as head coach at Oklahoma State, brings a blend of playing experience and defensive acumen that helped the Wolverines rank among the nation’s best in that category.
During his tenure at Oklahoma State, Boynton compiled a 119‑109 record, guiding the Cowboys to an NCAA tournament appearance and two NIT bids, and he now hopes to replicate that stability in Ann Arbor while the university conducts a national search for a permanent replacement.
His immediate focus will be the 2026‑27 season, a timeline that coincides with a special transfer‑portal window for Michigan players, a provision that opens five days after the new head coach is officially announced.
The move also echoes Boynton’s own ascent at Oklahoma State, where he stepped into the top role after Brad Underwood departed for Illinois, showcasing a trajectory that the Wolverines hope will yield quick returns on the court.