Michigan hires interim head coach Mike Boynton Jr. as next head coach
Key Points:
- Michigan has officially promoted Mike Boynton Jr. from interim to full-time head coach with a two-year contract, as announced by the school on Friday.
- Boynton Jr. previously served as an assistant under Dusty May and was interim head coach after May left for the Dallas Mavericks in June; this marks Boynton's first full-time head coaching role since leading Oklahoma State from 2017-2024.
- During his tenure at Oklahoma State, Boynton compiled a 119-109 record and made one NCAA Tournament appearance.
- Boynton has successfully retained nearly the entire Michigan roster after May’s departure, with only one player, L.J. Cason, leaving, helping maintain stability following Michigan’s recent National Championship win.
- Michigan AD Warde Manuel praised Boynton’s leadership, experience, and vision, emphasizing the program’s confidence in his ability to continue their recent success.