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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 26: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines speaks to the media ahead of their NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet Sixteen game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the United Center on March 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Dusty May is making the move from college to the pros as he has officially been named the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.

In Dallas, May will be tasked with leading the Mavs from the outside of the playoff picture back into the contender conversation in the competitive Western Conference.

Dusty May ‘Honored’ to be New Head Coach of Dallas Mavericks

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 27: Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines speaks to his team during a practice session ahead of the Sweet Sixteen in the South Regional of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at State Farm Arena on March 27, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

In an official statement, May broke his silence on becoming the Mavericks new head coach and he expressed a combination of gratitude and excitement.

“I am honored to join the Dallas Mavericks organization,” May said. “This is one of the most respected franchises in professional sports, with passionate fans, a talented roster, and a clear commitment to building a championship organization. I am grateful to Patrick Dumont, Masai Ujiri, and the Mavericks organization for this opportunity, and I look forward to helping bring another championship to the city of Dallas.”

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