Dusty May pens heartfelt farewell to Michigan after tough decision

Former Michigan head men’s basketball coach Dusty May has released a farewell letter to Wolverines Nation following his decision to become the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. May joined the team in 2024 and led the program to a national championship in the 2026 March Madness Tournament.

May’s letter, posted to his social media accounts, is below.

Before we start this next chapter, I just wanted to say thank you.

When my family and I came to Ann Arbor two years ago, we hoped we could help bring Michigan basketball back to where it belongs. I never could have imagined how special these last two seasons would be.

You embraced us from day one. You packed Crisler, traveled all over the country, and supported our players through every high and low. The memories we made together — from winning the Big Ten to cutting down the nets in Indianapolis — are ones my family and I will carry with us forever.

What I’ll miss most are the people. The players, coaches, staff, students, alumni and fans who care so deeply about this place. Michigan is special because of all of you.

This wasn’t an easy decision. An opportunity came along that was right for my family and something I felt I needed to pursue, but that doesn’t change how much these last two years have meant to us. Ann Arbor became home, and we’ll always be grateful for the relationships and memories that came from our time here.

Thank you for trusting us, believing in us and making these last two years so much fun. It was an honor to coach at Michigan and wear the Block M.

We’ll always be grateful.

Go Blue!

Dusty

May joins the Mavericks following Jason Kidd’s five-year tenure coaching the Mavericks. Kidd led the team to the NBA Finals in 2024. New Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri spoke highly of May in a statement released by the team.

“We set out to find a leader who embodies the values we want to define our organization,” Ujiri said. “Dusty has won at every stage of his career because of his ability to build. He develops players, creates accountability, & brings people together around a shared standard of excellence. His work ethic is extraordinary, & his teams consistently reflect his values. When you study his journey, you see someone who has earned every opportunity through preparation, discipline, humility, & an unwavering commitment to improvement. We believe those qualities make him the right leader for the Dallas Mavericks.”

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