Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has earned a contract extension after leading the Wolverines to their second national championship and the most successful season in the program’s history.
Athletic director Warde Manuel made the announcement Saturday that May has agreed to the contract extension terms.
“He will be the leader of this basketball team for many years to come,” Manuel stated during Saturday’s championship celebration at Crisler Center.
The 49-year-old coach has completely transformed the Wolverines program in just two years, compiling an impressive 64-13 record since his arrival. The team finished this season with a stellar 37-3 record, culminating in their 69-63 championship victory over UConn on Monday.
This remarkable turnaround came after Michigan endured a program-worst 24 losses in the season before May’s hiring.
“I’m very grateful, and during the (NCAA) Tournament, I just told Warde I’m not leaving,” May told 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.”
Before joining Michigan, May made headlines by leading Florida Atlantic to an unexpected Final Four appearance in 2023. During his six-year tenure at FAU from 2018-24, he posted a 126-69 record before taking over for Juwan Howard at Michigan.
