Michigan men’s basketball coach Dusty May has agreed to a new multi-year contract with the school, solidifying his position at the helm of the program. The agreement effectively removes May from consideration for the vacancy at Indiana, which had been expected to be one of its top targets to replace Mike Woodson.
May, a former student manager under Bob Knight from 1996 to 2000, has led Michigan to second place in the Big Ten following Friday night’s 75-62 loss to Michigan State. In a statement, athletic director Warde Manuel praised May’s commitment to the university and expressed excitement for the future.
“I’m grateful to Warde, U-M President Santa Ono, and the Board of Regents for their trust and support,” May said. “My goal is to bring continued success to this historic program. We have built a solid foundation, but there’s much more work to be done.”
May took over at Michigan last spring after six seasons at Florida Atlantic, guiding the Owls to the Final Four as a 9-seed in 2023. He has led the Wolverines to a 20-6 overall record and a 12-3 mark in league play this season.
The news comes after Indiana announced earlier this month that Woodson was stepping down at the end of the season, leaving May’s position secure. President Santa Ono expressed his gratitude towards Warde Manuel for making the deal happen.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/43956522/michigan-agrees-new-deal-head-coach-dusty-may