Why Dusty May leaving Michigan and college basketball behind in June isn't remotely surprising
Dusty May has left the University of Michigan and college basketball to join the Dallas Mavericks, impacting both the NBA Draft and Michigan's roster.
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Dusty May has departed from Michigan to join the Dallas Mavericks. This move comes during June and signals May's exit from college basketball to enter the NBA.
Coverage from CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes how May's move may influence the Dallas Mavericks' 2026 NBA Draft plans. The Detroit News reports that Michigan draft hopefuls believe May will be successful in his new role.
Attention now turns to Michigan's roster stability. While Trey McKenney plans to remain with the program, CBS Sports reports that the move has prompted stay-or-go transfer decisions for other players, including Elliot Cadeau.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 21d ago.
Quick answers
Where is Dusty May going?
Dusty May is joining the Dallas Mavericks.
How is the move affecting Michigan's players?
Trey McKenney plans to stay at Michigan, while others, such as Elliot Cadeau, face stay-or-go transfer decisions.
What is the potential impact on the NBA?
According to Sports Illustrated and Yahoo Sports, May's arrival could change the Dallas Mavericks' plans for the 2026 NBA Draft.
Coverage (9)
- Can Dusty May avoid unwanted footsteps of past college-to-NBA coaching flameouts? The New York Times · 21d ago
- Tennessee fans learned a lot about Rick Barnes with Dusty May's decision to leave Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks Yahoo Sports · 21d ago
- Dusty May to the Dallas Mavericks Opens a Door in the 2026 NBA Draft Sports Illustrated · 21d ago
- Indiana Reacts: How do you feel about Dusty May leaving Michigan for the NBA? Yahoo Sports · 21d ago
- Inside the stay-or-go transfer decisions for Elliot Cadeau, Michigan's roster after Mavericks poach Dusty May CBS Sports · 21d ago
- Michigan draft hopefuls react to Dusty May's jump to NBA: 'He'll be great' The Detroit News · 21d ago
- Trey McKenney plans to stick with Michigan. He hopes teammates do, too The Detroit News · 21d ago
- How the Mavericks hiring Dusty May could change their NBA Draft plans Yahoo Sports · 21d ago
- Why Dusty May leaving Michigan and college basketball behind in June isn't remotely surprising CBS Sports · 21d ago
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