Why Dusty May leaving Michigan and college basketball behind in June isn't remotely surprising

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1. 1h ago

   Dusty May Joins Dallas Mavericks After Michigan Championship

   Dusty May left Michigan to coach the Dallas Mavericks and Cooper Flagg following a national championship win. University President Domenico Grasso described the exit as an indicator of future trends in college athletics. The move highlights the transition of college basketball toward a professional model.

   What's confirmed:

   • Dusty May won a national championship at Michigan before joining the Dallas Mavericks.
   • University of Michigan President Domenico Grasso stated May's departure is an indicator of future trends.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The president's desire for reform without losing competitive advantage prevents college sports from being fixed.
   • May's departure is a byproduct of college basketball transitioning from amateurism to a professional model.
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2. 4d ago

   Dusty May Leaves Michigan to Coach Dallas Mavericks

   Dusty May has agreed to become the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Michigan has appointed former Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton as the interim head coach. The move leaves the Michigan roster facing transfer decisions.

   What's confirmed:

   • Dusty May agreed to become the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
   • Mike Boynton, formerly of Oklahoma State, is the interim head coach at Michigan.
   • Dusty May left his position at Michigan in June.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Dusty May never intended to stay much longer at Michigan.
   • Yaxel Lendeborg wants May to pick him up.
   • Trey McKenney plans to stay with Michigan.
   • Elliot Cadeau is facing a stay-or-go transfer decision.
   confidence 95%