Dallas Mavericks hire Michigan coach Dusty May
The Dallas Mavericks have signed head coach Dusty May following his tenure at the University of Michigan. May joins the NBA organization after leading the Wolverines to a national championship in 2026.
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The Dallas Mavericks have hired Dusty May as their new head coach, according to reports from Fox News and the New York Post. May transitions to the NBA following his tenure at the University of Michigan, where he led the program to a national championship during the 2026 season.
Fox News reported that the appointment follows a 26-56 record for the Mavericks in the previous season. The move marks an immediate transition from collegiate coaching to the professional ranks for May.
The New York Post noted that the hiring occurs shortly after May's championship success with Michigan. While reports indicate that contract negotiations with the university were being discussed as recently as mid-June, he has now finalized his agreement with the Dallas franchise.