University of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel announced a five-year contract extension for head basketball coach Dusty May during the team’s matchup against Michigan State on Friday night. The agreement was made possible after hours of negotiations, and Manuel described it as “a completely new contract” rather than an extension.
According to Manuel, he expressed his enthusiasm for May’s first season in Ann Arbor, highlighting the team’s development and the coach’s ability to connect with players, donors, and other stakeholders. May praised the university administration’s efforts in working through the details of the agreement.
Michigan State ultimately emerged victorious with a 75-62 win over the Wolverines. Despite this outcome, President Santa Ono and Manuel expressed excitement about securing May’s long-term presence at Michigan. The new contract is seen as a positive development for the program, allowing it to build on its momentum from the current season.
May acknowledged that the team’s performance was not up to expectations in some aspects but emphasized his commitment to continuing the progress made so far. He attributed the complexity of negotiations to the busy schedule surrounding the game and expressed gratitude for the support of the administration.
Source: https://michigan.rivals.com/news/warde-manuel-discusses-five-year-contract-extension-for-dusty-may