The University of Michigan officially addressed the departure of national championship-winning head basketball coach Dusty May on Monday, releasing a statement from Athletic Director Warde Manuel.
May is leaving Ann Arbor after just two seasons to become the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. During his brief but highly successful tenure, May guided the Wolverines to a 64-13 record and delivered Michigan’s first national championship since 1989.
In the statement, Manuel thanked May and his family for their contributions to the program while also announcing that assistant coach Mike Boynton will serve as interim head coach as the university begins its search for a permanent replacement.
Full Statement from Warde Manuel
“While we are disappointed to see Dusty leave Michigan, we are deeply grateful to the May family for the lasting impact they have made on our program and our university.
In just two seasons, Dusty restored Michigan Basketball to national prominence and led our Wolverines through one of the greatest chapters in program history, culminating in our first national championship in 37 years. His leadership, vision, and belief in our student-athletes helped create a culture of excellence that made the entire Michigan community proud.
We thank Dusty for his commitment to our program and the University of Michigan, and we wish him, Anna, and their family continued success as he begins this next chapter with the Dallas Mavericks.
With summer workouts starting this week, Mike Boynton has been appointed head coach in an interim capacity. Mike has been an invaluable member of our staff and a respected leader throughout his career. He knows what Michigan Basketball represents and has earned the trust and respect of our student-athletes and everyone in our program. His experience, character and commitment to our values make him the right person to guide the team during this transition.
Michigan Basketball’s tradition is as strong as ever, and our future remains bright. We will move forward with confidence, pride, and an unwavering commitment to the championship standard that defines this program.”
Michigan Turns the Page
The statement confirms Michigan’s immediate plan moving forward, with Boynton taking over day-to-day leadership of the program while the Wolverines prepare for summer workouts.
The transition comes at a critical time, as players now face a special transfer portal window following the coaching change. However, key players, including Trey McKenney, have already publicly expressed confidence in Boynton and the direction of the program.
While Dusty May’s departure marks the end of a remarkable two-year run in Ann Arbor, Manuel’s message made one thing clear: Michigan intends to maintain the championship standard May helped restore.
