Coaching Changes in College Basketball Ahead of 2026-2027 Season

The 2026-2027 college basketball season is marked by notable coaching changes, including Mike Boynton's appointment as head coach of the Michigan Wolverines. Boynton, who previously coached Oklahoma State, was hired after serving as an assistant at Michigan following the departure of Dusty May to the NBA.

Boynton's coaching career includes a 119-109 record at Oklahoma State, but he was dismissed after a challenging season. His recent experience has been described as a learning opportunity, enhancing his coaching skills. Other significant coaching changes include Casey Alexander taking over at Kansas State and Will Wade returning to LSU after a previous stint that ended due to NCAA violations.

Additionally, the North Carolina Tar Heels have hired Michael Malone, who has no prior college coaching experience but has a successful NBA background. Other teams have also seen shifts, with Justin Gainey becoming the new head coach at N.C. State and Gerry McNamara returning to Syracuse after a successful season at Siena.