ANN ARBOR — The University of Michigan men’s basketball staff continued to shift Thursday as two assistant coaches accepted roles with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, joining their former head coach, Dusty May.
Staff additions for Mavericks, vacancies for Wolverines
According to reporting from the Detroit Free Press, assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Drew Williamson and international coach Mody Maor have left the Wolverines to take positions on May’s staff in Dallas. Williamson had served as Michigan’s recruiting coordinator and was on May’s staff for the past two seasons. Maor was a recent hire by May, announced on May 10, and had coached overseas in Japan and New Zealand.
The departures come in the wake of May’s jump to the NBA and other recent moves that have altered Michigan’s coaching roster. Interim head coach Mike Boynton Jr. remains in place while the program addresses multiple open positions, following the departures of assistants earlier this offseason, including Justin Joyner, who took the head coaching job at Oregon State.
What this means for Michigan
For the Wolverines, the loss of their recruiting coordinator is notable during a period when roster decisions are still being finalized. Michigan’s roster has largely remained intact since May’s exit; the only player publicly uncommitted as of this report is guard LJ Cason, who has yet to declare his next step. Assistant coaches Akeem Miskdeen and Kyle Church have not been publicly confirmed to be leaving; Miskdeen has been active on the recruiting trail and Church was visible at a university-affiliated event the day May left the program.
- Drew Williamson — assistant coach, recruiting coordinator (left for Mavericks)
- Mody Maor — international coach, hired May 10 (left for Mavericks)
- Mike Boynton Jr. — interim head coach (remains)
- Justin Joyner — previously left for Oregon State
Athletic departments often face a cascade effect when a high-profile head coach departs for the professional ranks, and Michigan’s program is confronting that familiar challenge. Filling a recruiting coordinator role will be particularly important ahead of the coming recruiting cycles and fall practices.
| Coach | Role at Michigan | Recent move |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Williamson | Assistant coach, recruiting coordinator | Joined Dallas Mavericks staff |
| Mody Maor | International coach (hired May 10) | Joined Dallas Mavericks staff |
The timing of these exits — shortly after May’s departure — raises questions about continuity for players and recruits who committed under the previous staff. University officials and the athletic department typically coordinate announcements about replacements and staffing, but no public hire to replace Williamson or Maor has been disclosed as of Thursday.
Local fans and prospective student-athletes will be watching for the next steps from Michigan’s athletic leadership. Restaffing key positions, particularly in recruiting, will shape how the program navigates the months leading into the next season.
This report is based on reporting attributed to the Detroit Free Press and on university staff listings and public activity as reported in local coverage.
