Michigan has made a habit of playing in tight contests down the stretch. Before the loss against Illinois, the last two games were decided by a total of five points. Seven of the last nine saw the difference be by four points or less,

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell, center, grabs a rebound as he crashes into Illinois forward Will Riley, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) AP

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel explained why he gave first-year basketball coach Dusty May a new contract

In his first season at Michigan, May has the Wolverines (20-5, 12-2 Big Ten) in the hunt for a Big Ten championship and trending toward a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament. His contract extension was announced roughly two hours before the Wolverines faced Michigan State in a battle for first place in the conference standings.

The Free Press has learned details about Dusty May's new contract with Michigan which includes an extension, raise and increased NIL investment.

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has made an impression in his first year at the helm. UM made sure he won't be going anywhere anytime soon.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- University of Michigan Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel announced Friday (Feb. 21) that David and Meredith Kaplan Men's Basketball Head Coach Dusty May has agreed to a contract extension with the Wolverine program.

Michigan has agreed to a multiyear contract extension for Dusty May, who this season became the first basketball coach in school history to win his first 13 home games.

Michigan has seen enough from Dusty May to ensure that his tenure in Ann Arbor continues for the foreseeable future. The head coach has turned around the Michig

Michigan basketball head coach Dusty May has agreed to a long-term extension with the Wolverines. May took over an eight-win team and has nearly tripled the programs wins in just a year's time. The Wolverines entered Friday in first place in the Big Ten ...