USC Trojans Big Ten Standing After Dusty May’s NBA Departure

Shockwaves were sent across the college basketball world on Monday morning as Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball coach and national champion Dusty May is set to leave Ann Arbor after two seasons to join the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.

With his move to the Mavericks, the national champion Wolverines could potentially take a step back next season, opening the door for several other top Big Ten teams, including the USC Trojans. As May’s replacement, Michigan is working to hire Mike Boynton Jr. as its interim coach, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May waves to fans before cutting the net after their win against the UConn Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Following May’s departure, Michigan’s players have a 15-day transfer period to decide their future with the Wolverines.

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How Dusty May’s Departure Impacts USC Trojans Next Season

Feb 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California head coach Eric Musselman communicates during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images | Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Michigan losing key players during that 15-day window could benefit the Trojans and help them improve their Big Ten standing. Despite the frustrating end to last year, there is optimism for the Trojans to be among the group of underrated teams in the conference for the 2026-27 college basketball season. With May gone, USC could even be higher in the standings than expected.

Last season, the Trojans got off to a strong start at 12-1 heading into conference play, before injuries to their backcourt and inconsistent performances caused USC to miss the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season and second straight under…

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