Dusty May, Michigan’s head coach, is staying put at the University of Michigan despite speculation about his potential interest in becoming Indiana’s next coach. The 48-year-old coach was introduced as Michigan’s starting lineup on Saturday and received a warm welcome from the crowd, with his assistant coaches receiving minimal attention.
May downplayed rumors that he would be considered for the Indiana coaching job, saying “I love being at Michigan” and calling it his “foundation.” He also expressed happiness about winning a game and attributed it to his team’s dedication. May grew up in Indiana but graduated from IU in 2000 and spent three years on staff under legendary coach Bob Knight.
Many experts have listed May as a potential candidate to replace Indiana’s Mike Woodson, who is stepping down after four seasons. However, an Indianapolis Star story noted that May “will be one of the names most sought after among certain sections of the fan base,” but he seems unlikely to leave Michigan due to his current contract and the institution’s resources.
May will owe $6.5 million if he leaves for another job before April 1, according to his five-year contract. When asked about his homecoming and potential interest in Indiana, May called it “flattering” but emphasized that he is committed to Michigan. He also said he roots for IU athletics but doesn’t follow their teams closely.
Indiana fans have been speculating about May’s potential interest in the coaching job, with some expressing hope that he would take over as head coach. However, Nate V., an Indiana senior, downplayed these hopes, saying “we can be delusional about it.” Another fan, Doug Robson, expressed his support for May but acknowledged that he was missed last year due to the timing of the coaching search.
May’s commitment to Michigan seems solid, and he has vowed to discuss rumors with his team in an effort to prevent distractions. The Wolverines are currently on a 10-2 Big Ten record, right in the hunt for a regular-season championship.
Source: https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2025/02/dusty-may-on-indiana-fans-wanting-him-as-next-coach-its-flattering-but-i-love-michigan.html