Michigan, basketball coach Dusty May reach agreement on contract extension

James Hawkins, The Detroit News on Feb 21, 2025

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Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has made an impression in his first year at the helm.

And the Wolverines made sure he won't be going anywhere anytime soon.

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel announced Friday that the university and May have agreed to a contract extension. Terms of the deal weren't provided.

"I am excited to announce that Dusty and I have agreed to a new multiyear contract," Manuel said in a statement. "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. I look forward to Dusty, Anna, and his family remaining a part of the fabric of this University and community for many years to come."

May, 48, signed a five-year deal worth $3.75 million annually last March, when he was hired following a successful six-year run at Florida Atlantic. After building FAU into a consistent winner, he took over a Michigan program that was coming off its worst season ever, completely rebuilt the roster and spearheaded a turnaround in Year 1 in Ann Arbor.

May, who was named to the watch list for the Werner Ladder Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year, has the Wolverines (20-5, 12-2 Big Ten) in the hunt for a Big Ten regular-season title, and they've crossed the 20-win plateau for the first time in four years. Michigan is ranked No. 12 heading into Friday night's top-15 showdown against rival Michigan State.

"I am grateful to Warde (Manuel), UM 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 said in a statement. "My goal is to bring continued success to this historic program. We cannot reach that goal without the hard work that my staff and players put into this program. We have built a solid foundation; however, there is much more work to be done. I look forward to those challenges and what the future holds for me and my family in Ann Arbor."