Sources: Michigan's Dusty May finalizing deal to coach Mavericks - ESPN
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May is leaving the university to become the head coach of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. The move creates significant instability for the Michigan program following their 2026 national championship win.
Why it matters
This transition marks a rare instance of a championship-winning college coach moving to the NBA, impacting both the collegiate recruiting landscape and professional team dynamics.
Michigan coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to take the Dallas Mavericks ' head coaching job, sources told ESPN, an axis-shifting move that significantly alters the college and NBA landscapes.
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