Michigan Extends Dusty May's Contract After Title

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel announced Saturday that men's basketball coach Dusty May has agreed to a contract extension, securing his role as the program's leader for years to come.

The revelation came during a championship celebration at Crisler Center, where thousands of fans gathered to honor the Wolverines' first national title since 1989. "Dusty and I have already reached an agreement," Manuel said, prompting a standing ovation and chants of "Dusty!" from the crowd. He added, "And he will be the leader of this basketball team for many years to come."

The 49-year-old May, in his second season at Michigan, orchestrated a remarkable turnaround. He inherited a team that finished 8-24 the previous year but guided the Wolverines to a 37-3 record this season, culminating in a 69-63 victory over UConn in the NCAA Tournament championship game on Monday in Indianapolis. The triumph marked the program's second national title overall and its most wins in a single season.

May's success builds on his prior tenure at Florida Atlantic, where he compiled a 126-69 record from 2018 to 2024 and led the Owls to the 2023 Final Four. At Michigan, he has posted a...