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Selected ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, Morez Johnson Jr. brings a blend of toughness and shooting skill that could reshape his new team’s frontcourt.
The Dallas Mavericks added a promising young talent to their roster, selecting Michigan’s 6‑9 forward Morez Johnson Jr. ninth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. The move underscores the team’s focus on defensive versatility and adds a player with a strong collegiate pedigree and global experience.
The 2026 NBA Draft will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on June 23‑24, featuring Michigan Wolverines players projected as top picks, amid coaching changes and uncertainty surrounding the program.
With the NBA Draft looming, ESPN analyst Jeremy Woo predicts that forward Nate Ament could be selected ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, a move that would pair him with Cooper Flagg and reshape the franchise’s frontcourt.
After Dusty May left for the Dallas Mavericks, Michigan appoints assistant Mike Boynton Jr. as interim head coach, sparking discussion about his potential permanent role.
Mike Boynton Jr. has been named interim head coach of the Michigan Wolverines after Dusty May's departure, bringing prior head coaching experience and leadership insight as the program seeks a long‑term solution.
After guiding Michigan to a national title, Dusty May left the Wolverines to become the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, a move that reflects the growing uncertainty facing college coaches in an era defined by name‑image‑likeness deals and the transfer portal.
The departure of Dusty May for the Dallas Mavericks raises questions about the future of the Michigan Wolverines program and the ripple effects across college basketball.
Dusty May’s exit leaves Michigan rebuilding through the portal, while UCLA eyes Michigan’s JP Estrella, a 10‑point, 5.4‑rebound junior, to anchor its interior and complement a perimeter‑heavy lineup.
After guiding Michigan to a 2026 NCAA title, Dusty May left for the Dallas Mavericks, highlighting the shifting dynamics of college basketball amid NIL deals and player movement.
Michigan is reshaping its offense under new leadership, bringing in experienced transfers and promising fresh talent to revive a struggling receiving corps.
Dusty May's move to the NBA forces Michigan to weigh the future of its core five athletes amid an interim coaching transition.
Joshua Dobson, a five-star cornerback from North Carolina, is set to announce his college decision on July 1, drawing attention from powerhouse programs across the nation.
From a small Nevada hometown to the national spotlight, Thaddeus Thatcher’s story blends athletic talent with personal resilience, shaping his recruitment by Michigan and his partnership with Damani Warren.
After Dusty May’s move to the Dallas Mavericks, Michigan’s roster and coaching staff face uncertainty, but key player Trey McKenney says he plans to stay.
Dusty May’s move to the NBA follows a weekend of negotiations, while Mike Boynton Jr. steps in as interim coach for a Michigan team expected to contend among the nation’s elite.
Projections suggest the Michigan Wolverines will climb into the top 15 and contend for a College Football Playoff spot in 2026, driven by emerging talent and a favorable schedule.
After Dusty May left Michigan for an NBA role, Rodny Gayle Jr. voiced surprise but support, as the program taps interim coach Mike Boynton Jr.—a recruiter who helped land stars like Cade Cunningham—to steer the team forward.
The departure of Michigan’s championship‑winning coach Dusty May reshapes the Big Ten landscape, prompting an interim leadership change and elevating Illinois as the early favorite for the upcoming season.
Dusty May, who led Michigan to a national championship, has agreed to become the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, leaving Mike Boynton Jr. as interim head coach and sparking a reevaluation of the Big Ten’s coaching talent.
After guiding Michigan to a national title in just two seasons, Dusty May left for the NBA, prompting a wave of portal entries that have caught the attention of UCLA, which is eyeing dominant post player JP Estrella.
A recent Big Ten preview projects Michigan as a rising contender, citing the development of quarterback Bryce Underwood, the arrival of transfer John Henry Daley and a pivotal game against Indiana on Oct. 24.
Dusty May’s move to the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks follows a historic national title, sparking fan backlash and raising questions about the future of Michigan basketball.
Todd Golden’s blend of championship success, data‑driven strategy and a loaded 2026‑27 roster has NBA teams watching closely, while his contract details and buyout timeline add intrigue to a potential transition.