Michigan agrees to multiyear contract extension with coach Dusty May during successful debut season

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan announced a multiyear contract extension for Dusty May a couple hours before No. 14 Michigan State beat the 12th-ranked Wolverines 75-62 on Friday night.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan announced a multiyear contract extension for Dusty May a couple hours before No. 14 Michigan State beat the 12th-ranked Wolverines 75-62 on Friday night.

May was Michigan’s first basketball coach in school history to win his first 13 home games, then lost the 14th game at Crisler Arena and first place in the Big Ten to the rival Spartans.

The Bob Knight protege made it clear he is happy with the 12th-ranked Wolverines and had no interest in being the next coach at Indiana. Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson is stepping down after the season.

Michigan head coach Dusty May gestures in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Michigan head coach Dusty May gestures in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

“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,” athletic director Warde Manuel said.

In May’s debut season, Michigan has won 20 games for the first time in four years.

May was hired nearly 11 months ago to replace the fired Juwan Howard and take over a team that lost a school-record 24 games. The Wolverines finished last in the Big Ten last season, their worst showing in the conference since 1961.

May was 126-69 over six seasons at FAU and led the American Athletic Conference program to a 35-4 record and the Final Four in 2023.

With seven transfers and four freshmen, he has exceeded modest expectations at Michigan.

Michigan head coach Dusty May argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Michigan head coach Dusty May argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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