AD: Dusty May, Michigan reach agreement on new contract

Field Level Media|published: Sat 11th April, 15:18 2026

Dusty May, head coach of the University of Michigan men’s basketball team, waves to fans alongside his wife, Anna May, while riding in a parade honoring the team’s NCAA national championship in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Dusty May is being rewarded for guiding Michigan to its second national championship and winningest season in program history.

Wolverines athletic director Warde Manuel announced Saturday that May has reached an agreement on a contract extension.

"He will be the leader of this basketball team for many years to come," Manuel said of May on Saturday while speaking at Michigan's national title celebration event at Crisler Center.

May, 49, has turned around the Wolverines in short order, posting a 64-13 during his two seasons at the school. They capped a 37-3 season by recording a 69-63 victory over UConn on Monday.

The run of success was welcome after Michigan lost a program-record 24 games before he was hired.

"I'm very grateful, and during the (NCAA) Tournament, I just told Warde I'm not leaving," May said on Big Ten Network. "And I probably ruined any leverage I could have had. It's an honor to coach at this great institution, and I just look forward to what's next."

May took Florida Atlantic on a shocking run to the Final Four in 2023 and compiled a 126-69 record there in six seasons (2018-24) before replacing Juwan Howard at Michigan.

--Field Level Media

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