Dusty May’s move to the Dallas Mavericks may already be taking another piece of Michigan’s staff with it.
Michigan assistant Drew Williamson appears to have joined May in Dallas, though there has been no formal announcement from Williamson, Michigan or the Mavericks about a departure. The clue came Thursday, when reporter Mike Curtis posted a photo on X showing Morez Johnson Jr. shooting threes, with a person beside him who appears to be Williamson, dressed in Mavericks gear.
That image points to Dallas as Williamson’s next likely stop.
Williamson has been tied to May since the 2021-22 season. May brought him in at Florida Atlantic after hiring him away from Virginia State, where Williamson was coaching. He spent three seasons with May at FAU and then followed him to Michigan.
At Michigan, Williamson served as one of May’s top assistants and also handled recruiting coordination. He played a major role in player development and in building relationships at both stops. While Mike Boynton was the key figure in keeping most of the roster together, Williamson also helped secure players for the Wolverines.
Boynton has kept the entire roster intact so far, with only L.J. Cason still awaiting a decision. That retention has been a major win for Michigan in the wake of May’s departure.
If Williamson’s exit becomes official, it would leave a noticeable hole for the Wolverines. Boynton has already shown he can recruit at a high level, but Michigan will likely need to add one or two staff members for next season.
For Williamson, the move would also represent a chance to coach in the NBA, something most coaches view as the dream. The college game has its own rewards, but the opportunity to work at the highest level is hard to turn down.
If he is in Dallas, Williamson would also be reuniting with Morez Johnson Jr. Johnson, who played one season at Illinois and Michigan, entered the NBA Draft and was selected by the Mavericks.
Johnson was a big part of Michigan’s success this past season, averaging 13.1 points and 7.8 rebounds. He also made his first college three-pointer.
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