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Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 22, 2026
· 4 min read
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing a deal for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the de...
Key takeaway The Owls returned to the NCAA Tournament in 2024 before May was hired by Michigan.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
In Minneapolis , the hiring of Dusty May by the Dallas Mavericks may seem like a distant development, but it has implications for the local basketball landscape. As the University of Minnesota and other local colleges navigate their own coaching hires and roster decisions, they must consider the changing landscape of college basketball, where successful coaches like May are increasingly being poached by the NBA. The fact that May's Michigan team played a pro-style offense and employed NBA-like schemes may also influence how local colleges approach their own programs, potentially leading to more fast-paced and physical play in the Big Ten and other conferences. Additionally, the Mavericks' decision to hire May may impact how the Minnesota Timberwolves, the state's own NBA team, approach their coaching and roster decisions in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing a deal for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the de...
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