Mike Boynton Jr. on Dusty May’s exit, roster retention and Michigan’s path forward

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1. 1d ago

   Boynton Secures Key Roster Commitments After Dusty May Exit

   Interim head coach Mike Boynton Jr. is working to keep Michigan's roster intact following Dusty May's move to the Dallas Mavericks. Several key players have already committed to remaining in Ann Arbor for the 2026-27 season. Boynton is currently operating as if he will be the permanent head coach.

   What's confirmed:

   • Tennessee transfer J.P. Estrella confirmed he is staying with the Wolverines.
   • Elliot Cadeau, Trey McKenney, and Moustapha Thiam announced they will remain in Ann Arbor.
   • Mike Boynton Jr. is serving as Michigan's interim head coach after Dusty May joined the Dallas Mavericks.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Boynton wants his interim label removed.
   • Boynton is running the program as if he will become the new head coach.
   confidence 90%
2. 6d ago

   Mike Boynton Jr. Named Interim Michigan Coach After Dusty May Joins Mavericks

   The Dallas Mavericks named Dusty May as their head coach, leading Michigan to appoint Mike Boynton Jr. as the interim replacement. Boynton is now working to retain a roster viewed as a top-10 unit in the country. He intends to maintain the program's championship momentum following Michigan's national title win.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Dallas Mavericks named Dusty May as their head coach.
   • Michigan appointed Mike Boynton Jr. as interim head coach.
   • Boynton served as Oklahoma State's head coach from 2017 to 2024.
   • Michigan recently won a national title.
   • Boynton worked as an assistant under May for two seasons in Ann Arbor.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Boynton is attempting to convince Michigan to remove the interim tag from his title.
   • Elliot Cadeau is facing a stay-or-go transfer decision.
   confidence 95%