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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.”
May doesn’t have any NBA coaching experience, but he led the University of Michigan to an NCAA Championship earlier this year. The Mavericks are obviously hoping that the success he stewarded in college will translate to the professional ranks.
This story will be updated.
Michael Kaskey-Blomain Michael Kaskey-Blomain is an experienced sports media member covering the NBA and NFL for Heavy. He has been in the industry for well over a decade with previous stops including the Philadelphia Inquirer and CBS Sports. Michael also serves as a Philadelphia 76ers reporter and insider for ESPN 97.3 and an NBA and NFL contributor for The Sporting News. More about Michael Kaskey-Blomain