Dusty May

Fans react as Dusty May leaves Michigan to join Dallas Mavericks

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Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May cuts down the net after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship. Robert Deutsch -- IMAGN IMAGES

Monday morning started with a bang when the news broke that Michigan Wolverines coach Dusty May, who’s fresh off a national championship, is becoming the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.

May only spent two seasons at Michigan, but he led the Wolverines to a 64-13 record during his tenure and capped it off with a national championship victory over the UConn Huskies in April.

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He quickly became one of the most beloved coaches in program history, establishing a reputation as a dynamic and strategic coach with a knack for roster construction.

The news of his departure for the Dallas Mavericks stunned the basketball world and fans of both college basketball and the NBA chimed in.

There is no doubt Dusty leaving is a huge blow to the basketball program. It’s the price of success. I’m not mad at anybody. It just sucks for us.

— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) June 22, 2026

Dusty May is really gone. pic.twitter.com/ho6jixZ1fh

— Blue By 90 (@bluebyninety) June 22, 2026

Well that is fascinating https://t.co/9gPmvYpTOc

— Nekias (Nuh-KAI-us) Duncan (@NekiasNBA) June 22, 2026

Michigan: “Coach, we can’t wait to run it back as the reigning national champs!”

Dusty May: pic.twitter.com/ruD574L4Jt

— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) June 22, 2026

Them: Can you believe Dusty May is leaving Michigan?

Me: pic.twitter.com/bAT4PWa6cX

— Swanky Wolverine (@swankywolverine) June 22, 2026

Absolutely devastating to lose Dusty May

No idea what direction the program goes now

Could have won several titles in Ann Arbor but thankful for one

— Beat (@michigan_beat) June 22, 2026

Dusty May is the Mavs biggest W since Cooper Flagg#MFFL pic.twitter.com/PXXGZIQm3C

— MFFL (@Mavs_FFL) June 22, 2026

If I had a nickel for every time Michigan won a National Championship and then their coach immediately went to the pros, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice. https://t.co/Auxa7alAIB

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) June 22, 2026

Dusty May isn’t just decent.
Dusty May isn’t just good.
Dusty May isn’t just great.

Dusty May is a Top 3 coach in America.

This is horrific news for Michigan Hoops.

— Sam Block (@theblockspot) June 22, 2026

If you're a Michigan fan I think you happily trade winning a national title for Dusty May only sticking around for two seasons, but that's still pretty tough to swallow.

— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) June 22, 2026

Back to the basement you go Michigan pic.twitter.com/vqq2SzB1oE https://t.co/1WENeenrk9

— 💡 (@ChargersRuined) June 22, 2026

While Mavericks fans seem elated by the arrival of their new head coach, Michigan fans are feeling the sting of losing a coach that was viewed as a potential mainstay for years to come.

In fairness, the Wolverines are still the remaining champs and will always be in the record books for their terrific 2026 March Madness run.

But that doesn’t make it easy to watch the coach that guided them there leave for the NBA.

James Parker is sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published Jun 22, 2026

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.