🔥 Trending Michigan Basketball Welcomes New Coaching Staff Amidst Changes

The University of Michigan men's basketball program has recently undergone significant coaching staff changes, with Mike Boynton Jr. being named the permanent head coach and new additions to his staff.

Mike Boynton Jr. Named Head Coach

On Friday, July 10, 2026, the University of Michigan officially removed the "interim" tag from Mike Boynton Jr., naming him the full-time head coach of the men's basketball program ²⁴⁵. This appointment follows the departure of former head coach Dusty May, who left to coach the NBA's Dallas Mavericks ²⁶. Boynton had initially been appointed as interim head coach to stabilize the program after May's exit ⁶.

Athletic director Warde Manuel announced the decision, stating that Boynton agreed to a two-year deal ⁵⁸. Manuel highlighted Boynton's experience as a veteran assistant with head coaching experience and a clear understanding of the standards expected at Michigan ⁵.

Coaching Staff Adjustments

The transition has led to both departures and new hires within the coaching staff.

Departures

Michigan basketball experienced a significant shakeup when two assistant coaches followed Dusty May to the Dallas Mavericks ⁷. This created vacancies that Boynton is now working to fill.

New Additions

In a notable move, Mike Boynton has brought in a former Ivy League head coach to join his staff.

• Mike Martin: On July 13, 2026, Mike Martin was hired as an assistant coach for the Wolverines ⁹. Martin previously served as the head coach at Brown University, where he was the program's all-time winningest coach ⁹. His hiring fills one of the vacancies on Boynton's staff ⁹. This move is seen as Boynton "poaching" a sitting head coach to join his team, as Martin had been at Brown for 14 years ¹⁰.

Despite these coaching changes, the Michigan basketball roster appears to have largely remained intact ³⁷.