Mike Boynton Jr. agrees to 2-year deal as Michigan hoops coach - ESPN

Mike Boynton Jr. has agreed on a two-year contract to become the next head men's basketball coach at Michigan, the school announced on Friday.

Boynton had been the interim head coach since Dusty May left the reigning champion Wolverines for the Dallas Mavericks last month.

«I'm grateful to [athletic director] Warde [Manuel] for his confidence and thankful for the opportunity to lead this program,» Boynton said in a statement. «We have built a championship culture and a standard that everyone associated with this program takes great pride in. We have an outstanding group of players, and I'm excited to get to work and continue the success we've established together.»

The New York native was hired by May shortly after the former Florida Atlantic coach arrived at Michigan in 2024, with Boynton taking defensive coordinator duties and helping architect the nation's No. 1 defense in the Wolverines' title-winning season.

«Mike is a veteran assistant with strong head coaching experience and a clear understanding of the standard we expect at Michigan,» Manuel said in a statement. «Over the past two seasons, he has been an invaluable member of our staff, bringing stability, leadership and perspective during an important period of success. Our players and staff believe in his vision, are committed to his leadership and are excited for the opportunity to pursue great success together this season.»

Boynton was able to keep together nearly the entire roster in the wake of May's exit. Projected starting guard Trey McKenney announced his intentions to stay hours after the coaching change, while starting point guard and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Elliot Cadeau followed suit days later. Incoming transfers J.P. Estrella (Tennessee)