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After a two-year tenure as top assistant under Dusty May, Mike Boynton Jr. steps into the head coaching role, bringing a championship pedigree and a reputation for leadership to the University of Michigan.
The University of Michigan has selected Mike Boynton Jr. as its new men's basketball head coach, a move praised by Athletic Director Warde Manuel and President Domenico Grasso, who highlighted his proven ability to develop NBA talent and his deep ties to the program.
Mike Boynton Jr. was officially named head coach of the Michigan Wolverines on a two‑year deal, following a 37‑3 national championship run. The move secures continuity as 13 of 14 scholarship players reaffirm their commitment.
Mike Boynton Jr. has been appointed head coach of the University of Michigan men’s basketball program, inheriting a program that has just completed a record‑breaking two‑year stretch.
Former Michigan players Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr. and Kobe Bufkin delivered eye‑catching performances in the Las Vegas Summer League, highlighting their potential for the new NBA season.
In his first Summer League game, Morez Johnson Jr. posted 27 points, eight rebounds and a series of defensive highlights, underscoring the potential the Dallas Mavericks see in the newly drafted big man.
With Akeem Miskdeen still scouting for the Wolverines and Drew Williamson now with the Dallas Mavericks, Michigan’s basketball and football teams are focusing on continuity. Senior forward Harrison Hochberg highlights off‑court bonding, while the school celebrates its rare milestone of surpassing 1,000 all‑time wins in college football.
Assistant coach and director of player development Drew Williamson has resigned from the University of Michigan to join Dusty May's staff with the Dallas Mavericks, leaving interim head coach Mike Boynton Jr. with two vacancies to fill.
Despite Dusty May’s departure to the NBA, Michigan’s interim coach Mike Boynton Jr. has kept all nine members of the highly ranked incoming class, emphasizing continuity and a winning trajectory.
The University of Michigan’s basketball program faces a reshuffle after two assistant coaches accepted positions with the Dallas Mavericks, a move that follows head coach Dusty May’s departure.
Reports indicate that Drew Williamson, a longtime assistant to Dusty May at Michigan, may be on the verge of joining the Dallas Mavericks, a move that would reunite him with former Wolverines standout Morez Johnson Jr. and impact the university's coaching dynamics.
Assistant coaches Drew Williamson and Mody Maor have joined the Dallas Mavericks, completing a series of departures that includes Justin Joyner's move to Oregon State and leaving interim coach Mike Boynton Jr. with two vacancies to fill.
The University of Michigan men’s basketball program sees two of its assistant coaches depart for the Dallas Mavericks, prompting a reshuffle under interim leadership.
Dusty May’s recent decision to leave his college program for an NBA front‑office role marks the first such move by a head coach since John Beilein in 2019, sparking speculation about which other collegiate coaches might follow.
Michigan basketball recruit Quinn Costello has reaffirmed his commitment, joining five other incoming players who have also announced their intent to remain with the team. The only lingering question involves guard LJ Cason, who is recovering from an ACL tear.
Despite the departure of head coach Dusty May, freshman forward Quinn Costello has reaffirmed his commitment to the Michigan Wolverines, joining a fully assembled recruiting class that aims to contend for a national title.
Nikola Kusturica’s decision to join UCLA over Michigan highlights a shifting recruiting landscape, underscored by Dusty May’s move to the NBA and the player’s MVP performance in the 2025 FIBA U16 EuroBasket.
Nikola Kusturica's commitment to UCLA ends a high‑stakes recruiting battle, leaving Michigan to navigate a coaching transition and an uncertain roster for the upcoming season.
Senior forward Harrison Hochberg praises Boynton's qualifications and the team's unified vision, while players Trey McKenney and others work to preserve a defensive‑oriented style that could lead to a national title.
Incoming freshman Quinn Costello, a McDonald's All-American, reaffirms his pledge to the Michigan Wolverines, joining a fully committed six‑player class that eyes a national championship. Meanwhile, junior point guard L.J. Cason continues his rehab from an ACL tear, aiming for a mid‑season return.
Nikola Kusturica, a top European prospect, has pledged to UCLA, signing a lucrative two‑year NIL deal that outshone offers from Michigan, Gonzaga and Kentucky. His arrival promises to bolster the Bruins' frontcourt and reshape recruiting dynamics.
Despite the exit of head coach Dusty May to the Dallas Mavericks, freshman forward Quinn Costello has reaffirmed his commitment to the Michigan Wolverines, joining 13 other players pledged to return for the upcoming season under interim head coach Mike Boynton Jr.
Nikola Kusturica, a top international prospect who led Serbia to a EuroBasket title, has committed to UCLA, rejecting Kentucky’s offers. The decision reshapes the Wildcats’ lineup and impacts their preseason ranking.
Four‑star power forward Quinn Costello has reaffirmed his commitment to the Michigan Wolverines for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting a key recruiting win for interim coach Mike Boynton Jr. amid the program’s transition following Dusty May’s move to the Dallas Mavericks.