​Michigan basketball’s roster largely remains intact in the aftermath of Dusty May’s departure to the Dallas Mavericks, with only one player, guard LJ Cason, still undecided about his future. Up to Thursday, it looked as though much of the coaching staff would stay in place under interim head coach Mike Boynton Jr. However, the Detroit Free Press reports that two assistants are headed for the exit. According to Tony Garcia, the Wolverines will lose Drew Williamson and Mody Maor, the latter recently brought in to replace Joyner, to May’s Mavericks. This development adds to the list of adjustments the program must navigate, including Boynton’s promotion and Justin Joyner’s move to lead the Oregon State program.
Drew Williamson, who has served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Michigan for the past two seasons, has departed Ann Arbor to join the Mavericks as an assistant coach. A source with knowledge of the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity to the Free Press, confirmed Williamson’s exit. The report notes that Williamson had been instrumental in recruiting for Michigan and had followed May to Ann Arbor after previously working with him at Florida Atlantic. Prior to joining May, Williamson held roles as an associate head coach and assistant head coach at Virginia State, a Division II program, and also served as the director of basketball operations at Old Dominion.
Maor, whom May hired on May 10 to step into Joyner’s shoes, has also accepted a role with Dallas. Maor’s coaching background includes a stint in Japan most recently and experience in New Zealand prior to that, indicating a diverse international portfolio that May hoped would bolster Michigan’s staff.
As of now, there is no confirmed word on whether Akeem Miskdeen or Kyle Church will depart, though Miskdeen has continued to recruit on behalf of the program, and Church appeared at a U-M Club of Greater Flint golf outing on the day May left. The situation continues to evolve as Michigan looks to fill the gaps left by these personnel changes and to maintain continuity within the program amid the leadership transition.
This overview reflects reporting from Wolverines Wire and the Detroit Free Press, noting the roster’s relative stability aside from the coaching staff shuffles and the upcoming decisions from Cason. The broader implications for Michigan’s recruiting efforts, player development, and on-court strategy will unfold in the weeks ahead as the program adapts to the new leadership dynamic under Dallas-based oversight.