Dusty May’s two‑year stint at the University of Michigan culminated in a national championship, but the coach departed for the Dallas Mavericks on a five‑year contract, leaving the program in need of immediate leadership.
A Calculated Interim Move
May finished with a 64‑13 record, including a program‑record 37 victories in the 2025‑26 season, and he was credited with bringing key transfers and six freshmen into the roster.
To preserve continuity, Michigan promoted Mike Boynton Jr. to interim head coach, citing his seven years leading Oklahoma State and his recent role overseeing the Wolverines’ defense.
Boynton will now guide a squad projected to rank among the nation’s top ten, with a focus on preventing player departures to the transfer portal and leveraging his standing in the basketball community to keep the current roster intact.
University officials say the interim appointment is meant to provide stability while a permanent search proceeds, and they believe Boynton’s respected reputation will help preserve the momentum built under May.
The coming weeks will test whether Boynton can translate his defensive expertise into overall program success, but the administration remains confident that continuity will keep the Wolverines competitive.