Michigan coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, a move that would bring one of college basketball’s prominent coaching names into the NBA.
May’s expected departure from Michigan would represent a significant change for both programs involved. For the Mavericks, the agreement would place May in charge of an NBA franchise looking to establish its next direction on the bench. For Michigan, it would create a major vacancy at one of college basketball’s most recognizable programs.
May has been leading the Wolverines after building his reputation in the college ranks. His move to Dallas would mark a notable jump from the NCAA to the NBA, where he would take over the day-to-day responsibilities of guiding a professional roster through the league’s demanding schedule.
A Major Coaching Shift
The deal is not yet finalized, but May is in the process of completing the agreement with Dallas. Once completed, it would become one of the more significant coaching moves of the offseason, affecting both the college basketball landscape and the NBA coaching market.