Michigan named assistant Mike Boynton Jr. interim head coach following Dusty May's sudden departure to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, the school announced Tuesday.
"While we are disappointed to see Dusty leave Michigan, we are deeply grateful to the May family for the lasting impact they have made on our program and our university," Wolverines athletic director Warde Manuel said in statement obtained by ESPN's Jeff Borzello.
"In just two seasons, Dusty restored Michigan basketball to national prominence and led our Wolverines through one of the greatest chapters in program history, culminating in our first national championship in 37 years. His leadership, vision, and belief in our student-athletes helped create a culture of excellence that made the entire Michigan community proud."
Boynton, 44, held the head coaching position at Oklahoma State for seven seasons before being fired after the 2023-24 campaign. He went a combined 119-109 with the Cowboys before joining May's staff at Michigan in April 2024.
Boynton was May's first hire at Michigan and served as the team's defensive coordinator. Under Boynton's watch last season, the Wolverines limited opponents to 38.2% shooting, the best mark in Division I. Their stifling defense was a significant factor in their national championship win over UConn in April; Michigan held the Huskies to a season-low field-goal percentage of 30.9%, and UConn's 63 points were the fourth fewest scored by Dan Hurley's squad across 40 games last season.
Boynton could also be promoted to full-time head coach in the coming weeks, a source told Matt Norlander of CBS Sports.
