Dusty May Departs Michigan to Take Mavericks Coaching Role

WHO:

NY Post - Michigan is reportedly working on its immediate plan to replace Dusty May following his departure to the Mavericks.

Sportskeeda - Dave Portnoy expressed surprise at May's departure, referring to it as "the Michigan curse."

CNN - Dusty May, head coach of Michigan’s men’s basketball team.

RealGM Basketball - Cooper Flagg, player on the Mavericks' roster.

RealGM Basketball - Masai Ujiri, involved in the Mavericks' basketball operations.

RealGM Basketball - Jason Kidd, former head coach of the Mavericks.

WHAT:

Fox News Sports - Dusty May finalized a deal to become the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks after leading Michigan to a national championship.

CNN - ESPN was first to report on the impending hire of Dusty May by the Mavericks.

Sportskeeda - Athletic director Warde Manuel told the championship crowd in April that Dusty May was staying at Michigan.

RealGM Basketball - Dusty May led the Wolverines to the 2026 national championship.

RealGM Basketball - May exits Michigan following the recruiting cycle.

RealGM Basketball - The Mavericks had interest in hiring Jon Scheyer away from Duke.

CNN - Dusty May is leaving Michigan to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.

CNN - May coached Michigan to a national title in April.

CNN - May leaves Michigan with a record of 64-13 over two seasons.

CNN - May led Michigan to a Big Ten tournament championship and a regular season Big Ten championship.

RealGM Basketball - May is the first college head coach to go directly to the NBA since John Beilein.

Fox News Sports - The Mavericks had a 26-56 season prior to May's hiring.

RealGM Basketball - Jason Kidd had $40 million remaining on his contract over four seasons when he parted ways with the Mavericks.

WHERE:

CNN - Ann Arbor, Michigan, where May coached.

CNN - Dallas Mavericks, the NBA team May will coach.

WHEN:

CNN - May led Michigan to the national title in April.

RealGM Basketball - May previously coached Florida Atlantic, leading them to the 2023 Final Four.

WHY:

Maize n Brew - Dusty May expressed that he could not see himself running a college basketball program for much longer due to the increasing roster prices and the chaotic state of college basketball. He stated, "I can’t see myself doing this for too much longer."

Maize n Brew - May indicated he aspired to coach in the NBA someday, feeling compelled to find out if he could do it.

Sportskeeda - Fans criticized Michigan's athletic director Warde Manuel for not retaining Dusty May, believing he was secured to stay after the championship.

Sportskeeda - Fans criticized Michigan AD Warde Manuel as Dusty May is set to leave for the pro league after Jim Harbaugh's departure.

Sportskeeda - Dave Portnoy expressed surprise at May's departure, referring to it as "the Michigan curse."

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - Dusty May's departure from Michigan follows the completion of the recruiting cycle.

RealGM Basketball - Masai Ujiri parted ways with Jason Kidd as head coach soon after he was hired to run the basketball operations department.

CNN - May finalized a deal to become the head coach of the Mavericks.

Dusty May has announced that he cannot envision himself continuing to run a college basketball program for much longer due to rising roster prices and the chaotic nature of the sport. He expressed a desire to eventually coach in the NBA, feeling the need to explore that possibility. May's decision to leave Michigan comes right after the completion of the recruiting cycle.