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Dallas Mavericks hire reigning national champion coach Dusty May from Michigan
By Charles Nichelson and Schuyler Dixon | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 22, 2026
· 3 min read
The Dallas Mavericks are hiring Michigan head coach Dusty May to the same role, according to the Associated Press, Dallas Morning News and ESPN.
The Mavericks hired their new head coach just a day before the NBA Draft, when several Michigan players are expected to be among those selected.
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Key takeaway Dusty May and Michigan won the 2026 national championship over UConn after going 34-3.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The hiring of Dusty May as the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks brings a fresh perspective to the team, particularly given his recent success with Michigan. May's ability to lead teams to high levels of achievement, as seen in Michigan's 2026 National Championship win and Florida Atlantic's Final Four appearance, will likely resonate with Mavericks fans in Trophy Club and the broader Dallas-Fort Worth area. The timing of the hire, just before the NBA Draft, also suggests that the team is looking to make a strong impression and potentially draft some of the talented Michigan players. As the Mavericks look to rebuild and improve, May's coaching style and experience will be closely watched by local fans, who will be eager to see how he can turn the team's fortunes around and bring success back to the franchise.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Dallas Mavericks are hiring Michigan head coach Dusty May to the same role, according to the Associated Press, Dallas Morning News and ESPN.
The Mavericks hired their new head coach just a day before the NBA Draft, when several Michigan players are expected to be among those selected.
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When was this published? This article was first published on June 22, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) and curated for The Trophy Club readers.
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