Michigan's Dusty May Shuts Down UNC Job Rumors Before Final Four

Wolverines coach says he's focused on leading his team in the NCAA Tournament semifinals.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:36pm

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Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May has firmly shut down rumors that he is a candidate for the open head coaching job at the University of North Carolina. With his team preparing for the Final Four, May stated that his full focus is on leading the Wolverines and that he will not comment on any job that is not his own.

Why it matters

The UNC head coaching position is one of the most prestigious jobs in college basketball, so speculation about potential candidates is inevitable. However, May's clear and direct response shuts down the rumors and demonstrates his commitment to Michigan as they pursue a national championship.

The details

Ahead of Michigan's Final Four matchup against Arizona, May was asked about the UNC job opening. He quickly dismissed the speculation, saying 'I'm not going to comment on any job that's not mine. I'm incredibly happy, honored, and blessed to be the coach of Michigan in the Final Four.' May's response drew mixed reactions from fans, with some believing he could be tempted by the UNC job and others praising his focus on the task at hand with the Wolverines.

  • Michigan is set to face Arizona in the Final Four on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Dusty May

The head coach of the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team, who has led the team to the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Tommy Lloyd

The head coach of the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team, who is also facing speculation about the UNC job opening but has deflected questions to focus on the Final Four.

Hubert Davis

The former head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team, who parted ways with the program after five seasons.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not going to comment on any job that's not mine. I'm incredibly happy, honored, and blessed to be the coach of Michigan in the Final Four.”

— Dusty May, Head Coach, Michigan Wolverines

“I've got my full focus on this team. Nothing is distracting me. I'm 100% locked in on Arizona basketball right now... This team deserves my full attention, so that's what I'm giving them.”

— Tommy Lloyd, Head Coach, Arizona Wildcats

What’s next

The winner of the Michigan-Arizona matchup will advance to the national championship game on April 7, 2026.

The takeaway

Dusty May's clear and direct response to the UNC job rumors demonstrates his commitment to leading the Michigan Wolverines in their pursuit of a national championship. His focus on the task at hand, rather than entertaining speculation about other openings, is a testament to his leadership and the culture he has built with the program.