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Dusty May Delivers Michigan’s First NCAA Title Since 1989

His win underscores a preparation-first style shaped by Bob Knight.

Overview

  • Michigan captured the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball championship under May, ending a 37-year title drought.
  • With the victory, May’s NCAA Tournament record stands at 12-3 for an .800 win rate.
  • The contract he signed in February 2025 pays a $4.6 million base this season and includes reported bonuses, with $400,000 for winning the national title.
  • Across eight head-coaching seasons, his career record is now 189-82 for a .697 win rate.
  • May traces his approach to his years as an Indiana student manager under Bob Knight, emphasizing exhaustive preparation and a calmer, teaching style.