More big-time retentions for Michigan's Mike Boynton, this time on the coaching staff

Michigan basketball fans have to be impressed with the work that Mike Boynton has done this offseason.

First, Boynton was able to retain 13 of the 14 players on the roster Dusty May assembled after Michigan's national championship run in April.

Now, Boynton has also built an elite staff by retaining some key elements of May's, while also hiring away a D-1 head coach in Mike Martin, the former head coach at Brown.

In addition to hiring Martin, Boynton is also expected to retain Kyle Church and Akeem Miskdeen. Boynton will also promote KT Harrell to an assistant coach position, as well as keep some key support staff, according to Clayton Sayfie of On3.

Mike Boynton's staff and roster should give him everthing he needs to succeed this season as Michigan basketball head coach

Some have reservations about Martin running the offense based on the offensive numbers at Brown. The biggest thing is that Martin wants the offense to play at a fast pace. It will be a good fit for the roster. Martin also coached some really solid defenses, so he can add some things there, too.

Boynton is obviously a defensive guru. He coached three Top-20 defenses at Oklahoma State, according to the Kenpom rankings, and had a Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.

There are all things that should give Michigan fans confidence. But the retention of Church was massive. He is the general manager, as well as an assistant coach. He was Dusty May's right-hand man, so keeping him was critical for Boynton. Church will be critical on the court, as well as building the roster.

Despite becoming the Michigan basketball head coach at a less-than-ideal time, Boynton has taken full advantage of the opportunity. Not only did he keep an elite roster together, but he also built an elite staff that can help him in the 2026-27 season and beyond.

Losing Dusty May right after winning a national title was a huge bummer. Yet, the transition to Boynton could not have gone better for the Wolverines. He was able to keep their best players and some of their best assistant coaches.

Boynton has all the pieces he needs to achieve the goals laid out in his contract to get a second season. This should be one of the best teams in the Big Ten, and if Boynton is worth his salt as a head coach, one of the best teams in college basketball.

If that prediction comes true, Boynton will be the head coach beyond next season. After his introduction to the job, that's starting to feel like a very good thing.

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