The college basketball world was taken aback this week when Dusty May, the architect of Michigan’s recent resurgence, announced he would leave the Wolverines to become the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.
The Leak and Its Aftermath
The news broke online before May could personally inform his squad, a fact that sophomore guard Trey McKenney highlighted as he processed the surprise.
McKenney, who has been a key contributor for the Wolverines, expressed both shock and optimism, noting that the foundation May laid remains solid.
He praised the staff that May assembled, describing it as among the best in the country, and said the program’s trajectory should stay upward despite the abrupt change.
Assistant coach Mike Boynton is expected to step in on an interim basis while the university searches for a permanent replacement, a transition that many hope will keep the momentum alive.
The episode also underscores how quickly coaching moves can shift from private discussions to public headlines, a reality that players like McKenney have had to confront in real time.