Michigan head coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, according to reports from Pete Thamel and Shams Charania. The move represents a massive shift in both the NBA and collegiate coaching ranks, as May departs the Wolverines program to take over the helm in Dallas.
Dusty May, who gained national prominence during his historic tenure at Florida Atlantic University before being hired by the University of Michigan earlier this year, is now set to make the leap to the professional level. The deal is currently in the final stages of completion, marking a swift and significant conclusion to the Mavericks search for a new leader on the bench. The move is expected to significantly alter the landscape for Michigan basketball as they suddenly return to the coaching market, while providing the Mavericks with one of the most highly-regarded tactical minds in the sport.
While the Mavericks have not yet made an official announcement, sources indicate the agreement is being processed quickly. This transition marks one of the most unexpected coaching jumps from the college level to the NBA in recent seasons.
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