Indianapolis, April 6: Dusty May is set to remain with the Michigan Wolverines. The head coach of Michigan basketball has announced he will not pursue other college coaching positions this offseason. Sources familiar with the situation, who requested anonymity, confirmed that May is expected to return to U-M for the 2026-27 season and beyond.
Rumors had circulated that May was a leading candidate for the recently vacated North Carolina job following the firing of Hubert Davis.
On March 29, 2026, May celebrated a significant victory, hoisting the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional Championship trophy after a 95-62 win over Tennessee at the United Center in Chicago.
According to another source within the athletic department, contract negotiations have been ongoing since last month. However, discussions were postponed until Michigan’s NCAA Tournament run concluded. The Wolverines are set to face UConn for the national championship on Monday, April 6, at 8:50 PM at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Last season, May signed a five-year extension, which includes a base salary of $4.6 million for this year. This amount will increase by $250,000 annually, peaking at $5.6 million in the 2029-30 season, as per the contract details obtained by the Free Press.
He has already earned bonuses totaling $300,000 for winning the Big Ten outright, being named Big Ten Coach of the Year, and leading the Wolverines to the Final Four. If Michigan secures the national title, his bonus will double to $400,000.
At 49, May has guided the Wolverines to a record-breaking season, boasting a 36-3 record and positioning the team one game away from its second national championship. Under his leadership, Michigan set a Big Ten record with 19 league wins and became the first Big Ten team in 50 years to go undefeated on the road.
While in Indianapolis, May addressed the speculation surrounding the North Carolina position. “After last year, I decided that I’ll never, ever respond to any job speculation,” he stated on April 3. “I think it’s well-documented how happy I am at Michigan. My family’s happiness is very important, and I love it here. You’ll never hear me comment on any job unless Michigan lets me go.”
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