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06/22 13:54 CDT Mike Boynton promoted to interim coach at Michigan as Dusty May
leaves for the NBA, AP source says
Mike Boynton promoted to interim coach at Michigan as Dusty May leaves for the
NBA, AP source says
By LARRY LAGE
AP Sports Writer
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) --- Michigan is promoting Mike Boynton to interim
basketball coach to replace Dusty May, a person familiar with the situation
told The Associated Press on Monday.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the decision had
not been announced.
May and the Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a contract for him to make the jump
to the NBA, another person with knowledge of the deal told the AP. That person
spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal wasn't completed.
The Wolverines were suddenly searching for a coach with big sneakers to fill
and didn't take much time to make a move.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel chose to give the former Oklahoma State
coach another chance to lead a program, hoping the continuity would help
convince players on the roster to stay.
Boynton recruited Cade Cunningham to play for Cowboys in 2020 even though they
were facing NCAA penalties from rule violations under a former assistant coach.
Two years ago, Boynton was fired with a 119-109 record over seven seasons.
May said during the NCAA Tournament that his top assistant should get another
shot to lead a team.
"He's an elite basketball coach," May said in April. "He did a really good job
at Oklahoma State, especially considering the circumstances.
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AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds in Miami and AP Sports Writer Schuyler Dixon
in Dallas contributed to this report.
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AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll
and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
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