Dusty May On Verge Of Leaving Michigan For Dallas Mavericks Job

Dusty May's time at the University of Michigan is apparently over.

The national title-winning head coach is leaving the Wolverines for the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job.

ESPN's Pete Thamel broke the major news on Monday.

"Michigan coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to take the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job, sources tell me @shams and @AdamSchefter . May led Michigan basketball to the national title in April. The allure of coaching Cooper Flagg as a linchpin piece helped draw him," he reported.

"He led Michigan to a 64-13 record over two season there. In his previous job, he led FAU to back-to-back NCAA tournaments, including the 2023 Final Four. He'd ruled out other college jobs this off-season, but the NBA has always been intriguing to May."

May had been linked to other college basketball jobs, ultimately ruling them out. However, the door remained open for the NBA.

Now, he appears to be taking it.

Stay tuned for more updates as the day progresses.

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This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 7:20 AM.