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Mike Boynton Promoted to Interim Coach at Michigan as Dusty May Leaves for the NBA, AP Sources Say
Boynton brings seven seasons of major-conference head coaching experience as Michigan tries to preserve a roster ranked No. 2 in CBS Sports bracketology.
- On Monday, June 22, 2026, Michigan promoted assistant coach Mike Boynton Jr. to interim head coach following Dusty May's departure to lead the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.
- Athletic Director Warde Manuel selected Boynton to provide stability, leveraging his seven seasons as Oklahoma State's head coach and two years as the Wolverines' defensive coordinator.
- Under NCAA rules, a 15-day transfer portal window opens five days after official announcement, creating urgency for Boynton to maintain roster talent like starting guard Elliot Cadeau.
- During his two-season tenure, May compiled a 64-13 record and secured a national championship, repeatedly praising Boynton as a "forward thinker" with a "great feel for people."
- If successful, Boynton could lead the program long-term, though the university retains the option to conduct a thorough search in the 2027 offseason if expectations aren't met.
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Mike Boyton named interim head coach following May departure
Just two hours after Dusty May ruptured the reigning national champions’ offseason momentum in announcing his departure for the NBA, the Michigan men’s basketball team has taken its first step towards mitigation. First reported by ESPN Monday afternoon, former Wolverines assistant coach Mike Boynton has been promoted to interim head coach. Per CBS, it also remains possible Boynton will be named full-time head coach in the following days or weeks…
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