Dusty May Leaves College for NBA | Michigan Wolverines Basketball News

Michigan Wolverines Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

Michigan’s national championship coach Dusty May is leaving college basketball for the NBA, joining the Dallas Mavericks just months after winning it all. His exit reflects a seismic shift in college sports — where coaches now juggle recruiting, fundraising, NIL deals, and player retention while barely getting to coach. May cited the chaos of the transfer portal and the blurred lines between amateur and pro as key reasons for his move, which also offered a dream opportunity: coaching alongside Jason Kidd’s legacy, building around star talent like Cooper Flagg, and potentially mentoring former…