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Mavs hire Dusty May just in time for NBA draft, then pick one of the coach's Michigan players
By Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 4 min read
The Dallas Mavericks lured Dusty May away from national champion Michigan just in time for the NBA draft.Then they selected one of their new coach's players with the No. 9 overall pick in the first round Tuesday night.“The Michigan Mavs,” forward/center Morez Johnson Jr. said moments after the se...
Key takeaway said moments after the selection was announced in New York — and less than two hours after Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri said he wasn't concerned about the timing of May's hiring as it related to the draft.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The Dallas Mavericks' swift hiring of Dusty May and subsequent selection of his former Michigan player Morez Johnson Jr. in the NBA draft has significant implications for the team's rebuilding efforts around Cooper Flagg. As the Mavericks look to build a strong foundation, May's experience in leading Michigan to a national championship and his ability to develop young players will be crucial. The fact that May was able to provide valuable input on Johnson, despite being hired just hours before the draft, suggests that the team is committed to leveraging his expertise to inform their decision-making. With the Mavericks holding the 48th overall pick in the second round, it will be interesting to see if they continue to tap into May's college network to bolster their roster. As the team navigates the challenges of the NBA, May's coaching style and ability to adapt to the professional league will be closely watched by fans in the Houston area, who are eager to see the Mavericks become a formidable force in the Western Conference.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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