The Michigan Wolverines basketball program is entering a pivotal phase after a turbulent offseason that saw longtime head coach Dusty May exit the program and interim leader Mike Boynton Jr. step into the top role. Boynton, who was recently signed to a two‑year contract, has been busy assembling a coaching staff that can restore the team’s competitive edge.
At the center of that effort is the newest addition, former Brown University head coach Mike Martin, who has agreed to join the Wolverines as an assistant coach. Martin’s arrival was announced alongside a wave of staff reshuffling that includes the departures of players Justin Joyner and Drew Williamson, as well as the unexpected pivot of Mody Maor toward a professional opportunity in the NBA.
Martin's Ivy League pedigree
Martin arrives with a résumé that includes 171 career wins at Brown, a Coach of the Year award in the Ivy League in 2019, and the distinction of guiding the Bears to their first 20‑win season during the 2018‑19 campaign. Under his direction, Brown captured four straight All‑Ivy League first‑team selections and amassed a collection of defensive player honors, academic All‑America recognitions, and all‑conference accolades.
Beyond the win column, Martin is celebrated for his recruiting acumen and the way he has shaped character on and off the court. Boynton praised Martin’s coaching abilities, recruiting skills, and personal integrity, noting that the hire aligns with Michigan’s ambition to build a championship culture.
Looking Ahead
With at least two additional assistant positions still to fill, Michigan’s front office, led by athletic director Warde Manuel, plans to finalize a staff that can blend Ivy League discipline with Big Ten intensity. The program hopes to translate Martin’s developmental track record into immediate on‑court impact as it prepares for the upcoming season.