The winningest coach in Michigan basketball history is headed to the NBA.
A year after flirting with the idea of coaching the Detroit Pistons, John Beilein has agreed to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers. The news was first reported by ESPN on Monday morning, stating Beilein, 66, has agreed to a five-year deal with the organization.
Beilein told U-M this morning he was for sure leaving to go to the Cleveland, according to a source with knowledge of the conversations. He then began telling his players. There are no immediate plans in place to replace him.