Dusty May has agreed to a contract extension with the University of Michigan, which secures his future with the team, according to Athletic Director Warde Manuel.
Why It Matters
May, who guided the Wolverines to their first 20-win season in four years, is now in his first year as head coach. Under his leadership, the club has a 12-2 Big Ten record and is still in contention for the Big Ten regular-season championship.
May was been added to the 2025 Watch List for the Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year.
Warde Manuel discusses Dusty May’s commitment:
“I am excited to announce that Dusty and I have agreed to a new multi-year contract,” Manuel told reporters. “His commitment to this University and the success of the men’s basketball program has far exceeded our expectations and makes us all excited for what the future holds.”
Dusty May reflects on his future at Michigan:
May extended gratitude to Athletic Director Warde Manuel, University of Michigan President Santa Ono, and the Board of Regents, while emphasizing the role of his staff and players in attaining success.
“I am grateful to Warde, U-M President Santa Ono, and all the members of the Board of Regents for the trust and support they have given me as the head coach,” May told the crowd. “My goal is to ensure the sustained success of this historic program. We can’t achieve that goal without the dedication of my staff and players to this program. We have laid a firm foundation, but there is still more work to be done.
Santa Ono, U-M President, is enthusiastic about May’s long-term commitment.
“I am thrilled that Dusty will be with us long term,” remarked President Ono. “I want to thank Warde for his outstanding leadership and for getting this done.”
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