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Dusty May Stays at Michigan as North Carolina Interest Fades Before Title Game

His choice reinforces Michigan's quick climb into a stable national contender.

Overview

  • Dusty May has informed Michigan officials he is not pursuing other college jobs, according to ESPN reporting that cooled early North Carolina interest.
  • Michigan now prepares to face UConn in the NCAA championship game in Indianapolis.
  • Reports say May’s contract runs through 2030 with a $7 million buyout if he left before April 30, 2026.
  • May defended building a transfer-heavy roster, comparing today’s portal era to NBA team-building and citing the Thunder as a model for cohesive play.
  • Michigan projects short-term stability with a possible returning core and a key boost from five-star guard Brandon McCoy Jr. committing to the program.