A New Chapter for Michigan Basketball
Dusty May, who guided the Michigan Wolverines to a national championship last season, has accepted a new role as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, leaving the college program in search of a fresh challenge.
In the wake of May's departure, the university named Mike Boynton as interim head coach. Boynton, who spent seven seasons at Oklahoma State before returning to the Big Ten, brings a blend of experience and familiarity with the program's recent triumphs.
Boynton has made it clear that he intends to shed the interim label and transition to a permanent leadership position, citing the need for stability as the team prepares for the 2026‑27 campaign.
Central to his plan is the retention of several key players, including sharpshooter Trey McKenney, playmaker Elliot Cadeau, and big man Brandon McCoy Jr., who have all signaled their commitment to staying with the Wolverines.
He also hopes to keep transfer big men Moustapha Thiam and JP Estrella, reinforcing the frontcourt depth that helped the team dominate the paint.
Drawing on the system that earned Michigan its recent title, Boynton intends to continue emphasizing dynamic playmakers and reliable shooters, while leveraging his own coaching pedigree to fine‑tune the roster.
The upcoming season will test whether this continuity can translate into another deep tournament run, as the Wolverines aim to defend their crown and maintain their status among the nation's elite.