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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.
Illinois basketball intensifies its July recruiting push, targeting elite prospects like five‑star guard Brady Pettigrew while navigating a transformed college landscape.
A clutch basket by freshman point guard Trey McKenney clinches the title despite coach Dusty May's departure, setting the stage for a potentially historic era.
After a modest 2025–26 campaign and the exit of head coach Dusty May, Oscar Goodman has chosen to remain with the Wolverines, aiming to expand his role and help sustain Michigan’s national ambitions.
Three Michigan alumni are set to make their mark in the 2026 NBA Draft, each landing in favorable situations that could shape their early professional careers.
Three former Michigan standouts hear their names called in the 2026 NBA Draft, each landing in a situation that could shape their early careers.
A freshman point guard's game‑winning basket not only secured a national title but also set the stage for a promising next season amid coaching change and NBA draft anticipation.
The latest Summer League action showcases a wave of high‑scoring rookies and second‑year players whose early stats are already influencing fantasy basketball outlooks.
Eleven former Michigan players are set to compete in the NBA Summer League, each navigating new contracts and team assignments.
After a modest freshman campaign that saw him log 1.4 points per game, Oscar Goodman has elected to stay with the Michigan Wolverines, citing a desire to expand his role under interim head coach Mike Boynton Jr. The decision comes as the program works to fill the void left by Dusty May’s departure to the NBA.
Following Dusty May’s exit and Mike Boynton’s interim appointment, Michigan’s basketball roster sees renewed stability as star guards reaffirm their stay, influencing transfers and shaping the team’s outlook for the upcoming season.
After Dusty May’s exit and Mike Boynton’s interim appointment, Michigan’s basketball core announced they will stay, a move that could reshape the team’s dynamics and influence younger players.
A journalist’s reflections on the NBA’s whirlwind free‑agency period, from Tokyo to Toronto, highlighting key trades and the uncertainty that looms over the league.
Will Tschetter, a former Michigan basketball player, has signed with the Portland Trail Blazers for the NBA Summer League after a standout season in Australia.
Dusty May’s departure for the Dallas Mavericks triggers a leadership change, but the Wolverines retain key players and welcome a top incoming class, setting the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 season.
The University of Michigan’s men’s basketball program entered the offseason as the defending national champion, a title earned under coach Dusty May just months ago. May’s sudden departure for an NBA opportunity has left the team without its architect, prompting a transition that has already reshaped expectations.
A look at the schedule, backgrounds, and expectations for Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, Nimari Burnett and Roddy Gayle Jr. as they enter the NBA Summer League.
Five former University of Michigan basketball players are set to make their NBA Summer League debuts this year, each joining a different franchise and hoping to translate college success into pro impact.
The Wolverines lock in a top‑ranked transfer forward and bolster their backcourt, aiming to preserve championship ambitions despite recent coaching changes.
The University of Michigan has secured the commitment of Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella, a versatile big man expected to bolster the Wolverines' frontcourt for the 2026‑27 season.
J.P. Estrella, a highly ranked transfer forward, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Michigan Wolverines for the 2026‑27 season, joining Moustapha Thiam as a cornerstone duo for a team reshaped by NBA departures and poised for a title run.
Michigan’s men’s basketball program has locked in transfer forward J.P. Estrella for the next season, reinforcing a roster that is reshaping after a wave of NBA Draft entries.