On Friday afternoon, Mike Boynton Jr. was officially hired as the permanent head coach of the Michigan men’s basketball team.
The press release announcing the news included statements from former Wolverines, including Dusty May, John Beilein and others. Below are those statements:
Dusty May, Dallas Mavericks Head Coach
You couldn’t ask for a better person to lead Michigan basketball. Mike has poured everything he has into this program from the day he got here. He’s an outstanding coach, an even better person, and our players believe in him because they see the work he puts in every single day. I’m incredibly proud of him and excited for Mike, Jen, Ace and Zoe. There’s nobody more deserving of this opportunity, and I know he’ll do an outstanding job leading this program.
John Beilein, Retired Michigan Men’s Basketball Coach
Mike Boynton is an excellent coach who already has valuable experience as a head coach at the high major level. He absolutely is the right guy at the right time to become the next head men’s basketball coach at Michigan.
I sense his connection to the guys on this roster will allow Mike to get the best out of these young men. I have talked with Mike several times over his two seasons at Michigan and have always been impressed with his knowledge of the game, his personality, and his relationship with the staff and players. I believe Mike will get the most out of this very talented team. As always, I will be rooting for Mike and his Michigan team this season. Go Blue!
Yaxel Lendeborg, Consensus All-American, Big Ten Player of the Year and NCAA National Champion at Michigan, and Current Golden State Warriors Forward
Coach Boynton has been there for me since day one. He challenged me, believed in me and always pushed me to be my best. He played a huge role in everything we accomplished this season. Seeing him become the head coach is awesome because I know how much he cares about Michigan and everyone in this program. I know he’s going to do a great job.
Cade Cunningham, 2021 No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick, NBA All-Star with the Detroit Pistons and Former Oklahoma State Standout under Boynton
Coach Boynton has had a huge impact on my life. He believed in me, trusted me and pushed me to become the best version of myself. I’m incredibly happy for him and his family because I know how much this opportunity means to all of them. Michigan is getting an outstanding coach, but even more importantly, they’re getting an incredible person. Nobody deserves this opportunity more, and I can’t wait to see everything he accomplishes.
Terry Mills, 1989 National Champion and Current Men’s Basketball Radio Analyst
One of the best parts about being around the program is getting to know people like Mike Boynton. He’s genuine, he cares about the players, and he’s a basketball guy through and through. I’m really happy for him because he’s earned this opportunity. Michigan is getting a coach who’s going to represent the program the right way.
