Dusty May is leaving Michigan for the NBA. News broke Monday that the reigning national championship head coach will take the head job with the Dallas Mavericks. The Wolverines are expected to fight to retain key pieces of their 2026-27 roster as a new transfer portal window opens for Michigan players in five days.

A swift coaching search and strong hire will be critical for Michigan as it tries to retain key pieces of its current roster.

247Sports and CBS Sports insiders have narrowed down the two most likely candidates for the next coach in Ann Arbor, Michigan.