Michigan AD says Dusty May has agreed to stay Wolverines coach 'for many years to come'

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has reached a new deal to continue leading the Wolverines program.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:09pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting the energy and emotion of a basketball championship celebration, with sharp geometric shapes in vibrant colors representing the players, coaches, and fans.Michigan's basketball program celebrates a new long-term commitment from head coach Dusty May, ensuring the Wolverines' championship momentum continues.Ann Arbor Today

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel announced that head basketball coach Dusty May has agreed to a new deal that will keep him leading the Wolverines program 'for many years to come'. May just completed his second season at Michigan, guiding the team to a national championship after inheriting a program that went 8-24 the year before his arrival.

Why it matters

Retaining a successful coach like Dusty May is crucial for Michigan to maintain the momentum of their national title run and continue competing at the highest level in college basketball. May had been mentioned as a potential target for other high-profile programs, so locking him up long-term is a major win for the Wolverines.

The details

In his two seasons at Michigan, Dusty May has compiled an impressive 64-13 record, including a 37-3 campaign this past year that culminated in the Wolverines winning the NCAA championship. Prior to joining Michigan, May had a successful six-year stint as the head coach at Florida Atlantic, leading the Owls to the 2023 Final Four.

  • On April 11, 2026, Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel announced that Dusty May had agreed to a new deal to remain the Wolverines' head coach.
  • May just completed his second season leading the Michigan basketball program in 2025-26.

The players

Dusty May

The head basketball coach of the Michigan Wolverines, who has agreed to a new deal to continue leading the program for many more years.

Warde Manuel

The athletic director at the University of Michigan, who announced that Dusty May has agreed to a new contract to remain the Wolverines' head coach.

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What they’re saying

“Dusty and I have already reached an agreement, and he will be the leader of this basketball team for many years to come.”

— Warde Manuel, Michigan Athletic Director

“It's been an honor for two years to represent all of you and to be called Coach by these guys. Anytime you have a group come together and you feel like they gave you so much more than you could ever give them, it melts you. These guys did it for each other. They did it for the staff. They did it for all of you, and they did it for all the right reasons — with class, with great effort and support for each other. That's all you can ask for as a coach.”

— Dusty May, Michigan Basketball Head Coach

What’s next

The University of Michigan is expected to formally announce the details of Dusty May's new contract in the coming days.

The takeaway

Retaining Dusty May as the head coach of the Michigan basketball program is a major coup for the Wolverines, as he has quickly built the team into a national championship contender. May's new long-term deal ensures that he will continue to lead Michigan's resurgence on the hardwood for the foreseeable future.