Michigan basketball has named Mike Boynton Jr. as its interim head coach following the departure of Dusty May, who accepted a five‑year contract to lead the Dallas Mavericks.
May’s two‑year tenure was defined by a national championship and a cascade of record‑setting performances that lifted the Wolverines into the upper echelon of college basketball.
Boynton arrives with seven years of head‑coaching experience at Oklahoma State and a recent stint overseeing Michigan’s defense, a unit that ranked among the nation’s best in several key metrics last season.
A pivotal moment for Michigan basketball
With the transfer portal set to open for a 15‑day window on June 28, athletic director Warde Manuel is emphasizing continuity. The administration’s priority is to preserve a top‑10 recruiting class and keep key staff members in place.
Boynton’s familiarity with the program’s culture is expected to smooth the transition, while early conversations suggest a focus on retaining core players such as Cade Cunningham, Brandon McCoy and Quinn Costello.
The broader basketball community views the interim appointment as a strategic move to maintain stability, even as the team navigates the inevitable churn of the portal and prepares for a potential permanent hire.