Mike Martin to Join Michigan Basketball Staff

First Coaching Move Under Mike Boynton

Mike Boynton Jr. made his inaugural move as Michigan basketball coach on Monday, July 13, hiring longtime Brown head coach Mike Martin for an assistant role. The 44‑year‑old Martin had been at Brown for 14 seasons, guiding the Bears to the 2019 Ivy League Coach of the Year honor and amassing a 171‑202 record. Boynton’s hiring follows a summer of turnover, leaving him with three assistant spots to fill under the new regime.

Martin’s Background and Impact

Martin took over Brown a few weeks before his 30th birthday and has compiled a 76‑109 Ivy League mark. He was a standout player for the Bears in the 2000s, ranking third in three‑pointers (143), ninth in steals (113) and tenth in assists (232). His experience, including a season skipped by the Ivy League in 2020‑21, could prove valuable as Boynton reshapes the program.

Assistant Shuffle and Broader Context

The coaching carousel extended beyond Martin; former head coach Dusty May left for the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, taking assistants Drew Williamson and Mody Maor. Another former assistant, Justin Joyner, departed for Oregon State, leaving Boynton with three open assistant slots. The rapid turnover reflects the competitive market for college basketball assistants, and Michigan is bolstering its staff with a coach who knows the Ivy League circuit.

Historical Note

The timing also highlights Michigan’s basketball history, underscored by the recent induction of Michigan legend Glen Rice into the Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. Such recognitions remind fans of the program’s rich legacy as the Wolverines look to build a new era under Boynton and his new assistants. Fans will watch whether the experienced staff can quickly gel and translate the veteran coaching presence into on‑court success.