New Delhi, July 11 -- Mike Boynton Jr has locked in a two-year contract to take over as the full-time head men's basketball coach at Michigan, the school confirmed on Friday (July 10). The New York native steps into the permanent role after serving as interim coach once Dusty May departed for the Dallas Mavericks last month. Boynton helped engineer the Wolverines' championship run last season and now gets the chance to build on that foundation.

Mike Boynton Jr joined the Michigan staff in 2024 shortly after May arrived from Florida Atlantic. He handled defensive coordinator duties and played a major part in crafting the nation's top-ranked defense during the title-winning campaign. Athletic director Warde Manuel highlighted Boynton's exp...