Mike Boynton takes over as Michigan men’s basketball head coach

Michigan Wolverines Mike Boynton Jr. NCAA basketball college basketball coaching national championship defense

Mike Boynton Jr. has been named the head coach of the Michigan men’s basketball team, tasked with defending the program’s national championship. Boynton, who previously served as an assistant coach under Dusty May, signed a two-year contract following May’s departure to lead the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.

The transition follows significant roster changes, including the departure of Morez Johnson, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Aday Mara, who were all selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. Despite these losses, Michigan will welcome back three key guards: Elliot Cadeau, Trey McKenney, and Roddy Gayle Jr.

Michigan is scheduled to begin its title defense on November 2 against Oakland in Ann Arbor.

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Dallas Mavericks · Dusty May · Michigan Wolverines · Mike Boynton Jr. · Oakland

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