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Dusty May leaving Michigan Basketball to coach Mavericks
By WJBK at FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
The University of Michigan had hoped to keep May around for many more years after he helped bring the school its first basketball title in decades.
Back in April during the city's parade celebrating the championship, athletic director Warde Manuel said the school and May had agreed to a deal th...
Key takeaway Back in April during the city's parade celebrating the championship, athletic director Warde Manuel said the school and May had agreed to a deal that would keep him as the basketball coach for "many years to come.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The departure of Dusty May from Michigan Basketball comes as a surprise to many in the community, given the athletic director's recent announcement that a deal was in place to keep him at the school. This reversal will likely have significant implications for the university's basketball program, which had just achieved its first title in decades under May's guidance. The Crisler Center, where May was celebrated by fans just months ago, will now have to adjust to a new leader. The city's enthusiasm for the team, which was on full display during the championship parade, may be tempered by this unexpected change. As the university begins its search for a new coach, local fans will be watching closely to see how the program will move forward and whether it can maintain the momentum built under May's leadership. The impact of this change will be felt throughout the Detroit area.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News ·
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What is this story about? The University of Michigan had hoped to keep May around for many more years after he helped bring the school its first basketball title in decades.
Back in April during the city's parade celebrating the championship, athletic director Warde Manuel said the school and May had agreed to a deal th...
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