Men's Basketball
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- David and Meredith Kaplan Men's Basketball Head Coach
Dusty May has established himself as one of the nation's most respected head coaches, transforming programs through player development, culture and sustained success. Entering his third season as the David and Meredith Kaplan Men's Basketball Head Coach, May has already restored Michigan to the top of college basketball, leading the Wolverines to the 2026 NCAA national championship and one of the most successful two-year stretches in program history.
Since arriving in Ann Arbor in March 2024, May has orchestrated one of the nation's premier program rebuilds, restoring Michigan to the forefront of college basketball and guiding the Wolverines to the 2026 NCAA National Championship.
In just two seasons, Michigan has compiled a 64-13 record, won the 2025 Big Ten Tournament championship and the 2026 Big Ten regular-season title, and earned consecutive NCAA Tournament berths. The Wolverines advanced to back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances, reached the program's ninth Final Four in 2026 and captured Michigan's first national championship since 1989, ending a 37-year wait for the sport's ultimate prize.
The 2025-26 season stands as one of the finest in program history. Under May, the Wolverines posted a school-record 37-3 mark, won the outright Big Ten championship by four games and established a program-best 19-1 conference record. Michigan also became the first Big Ten team in 50 years to complete conference road play undefeated, finishing a perfect 10-0 away from Ann Arbor.
After advancing to the Big Ten Tournament championship game for a second consecutive season, Michigan earned the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament's Midwest Regional. The Wolverines defeated Alabama and Tennessee during their regional run before topping Arizona in the Final Four and defeating UConn Huskies men's basketball, 69-63, in the national championship game.
In his second season, May directed one of the most dominant teams in Michigan basketball history. The Wolverines established single-season program records for victories (37), points (3,424), rebounds (1,564), assists (738) and blocks (217), while compiling a perfect 11-0 mark in true road games. Michigan won 23 games by double figures and surpassed the 100-point mark nine times en route to the national championship. May's accomplishments were recognized both within the conference and nationally, as he was named the USBWA Henry Iba National Coach of the Year Award and the media's Big Ten Coach of the Year.
Michigan's championship run showcased May's ability to develop elite talent and elevate players to their full potential. Yaxel Lendeborg emerged as one of the nation's premier players, earning Big Ten Player of the Year and consensus All-America honors, while Aday Mara was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and Elliot Cadeau claimed NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player recognition.
The Wolverines' player development success translated directly to the professional ranks. Following the season, Lendeborg, Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. were selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, joining Danny Wolf as first-round picks developed under May in Ann Arbor. In just two seasons, May produced four first-round NBA Draft selections, further cementing his reputation as one of the nation's top recruiters, evaluators and developers of talent.
May's debut season in 2024-25 immediately signaled Michigan's return to national relevance. Taking over a program coming off an eight-win campaign, he engineered one of the nation's most dramatic turnarounds, guiding the Wolverines to a 27-10 record, a runner-up finish in the Big Ten regular-season standings, the Big Ten Tournament championship and a Sweet 16 appearance. Michigan earned its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2022 and recorded tournament victories over UC San Diego Tritons men's basketball and Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball before advancing to the Sweet 16. The Wolverines' 19-win improvement ranked among the nation's largest year-over-year turnarounds and laid the foundation for the national championship season that followed in 2025-26.
Prior to heading to Ann Arbor, May spent six seasons as head coach at Florida Atlantic, transforming the Owls into one of the nation's premier mid-major programs and one of college basketball's biggest success stories. Over six seasons in Boca Raton, May compiled a 126-69 record, produced six consecutive winning seasons and guided Florida Atlantic to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. His teams captured a Conference USA regular-season championship, a Conference USA Tournament title and an American Athletic Conference runner-up finish during the program's transition to the AAC.
May's breakthrough came during the historic 2022-23 season, when he led the Owls to a school-record 35 victories, Conference USA regular-season and tournament championships, and the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance. Seeded ninth in the NCAA Tournament, Florida Atlantic authored one of the most memorable runs in tournament history to reach the program's first Final Four. The Owls finished the season ranked No. 5 in the final USA Today Coaches Poll, while May earned Conference USA Coach of the Year, NABC District Coach of the Year and CBS Sports National Coach of the Year honors.
May followed the Final Four season by guiding Florida Atlantic to a 25-9 record and a second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. The Owls posted a 14-4 record in their first season in the American Athletic Conference and finished as conference runner-up. Under May's leadership, Florida Atlantic established itself as a national brand while developing numerous all-conference performers, including Johnell Davis, Alijah Martin and Vladislav Goldin. His tenure laid the foundation for the most successful era in program history and elevated FAU into the national spotlight.
Before earning his first head coaching opportunity, May spent 13 seasons as an assistant coach, building a reputation as a recruiter, talent evaluator and player-development coach while helping multiple programs achieve sustained success.
May spent seven seasons working under Mike White, first at Louisiana Tech (2011-15) and later at Florida (2015-18). During their time together, the two helped build winning cultures at both stops. The Gators posted three consecutive 20-win seasons, advanced to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments and reached the 2017 Elite Eight. The following season, Florida finished as the SEC regular-season runner-up and earned another NCAA Tournament berth.
Prior to arriving in Gainesville, May helped Louisiana Tech emerge as one of the nation's most consistent mid-major programs. The Bulldogs captured three consecutive conference regular-season championships, including the 2013 Western Athletic Conference title and back-to-back Conference USA crowns in 2014 and 2015. Louisiana Tech earned three straight NIT appearances and finished 27-7 in 2012-13, highlighted by a school-record 18-game winning streak and the program's first Associated Press Top 25 ranking in 28 years.
May originally joined Louisiana Tech in 2009 under Kerry Rupp and was retained by White when he became head coach in 2011. During May's six seasons in Ruston, the Bulldogs compiled a 141-58 record, won three conference regular-season championships and re-established themselves on the national stage. Prior to Louisiana Tech, May served as an assistant coach at Eastern Michigan, Murray State and UAB. During his two seasons with the Blazers under Mike Davis, UAB posted a 45-23 record and earned consecutive NIT appearances.
Across 13 seasons as an assistant coach, May helped his programs compile a 274-166 record while contributing to three conference regular-season championships, five postseason appearances and experiences that helped prepare him for his eventual rise as one of college basketball's most successful head coaches.
A native of Indiana, May is a graduate of Indiana, where he served as a student manager under legendary coach Bob Knight from 1996 to 2000. During his time in Bloomington, May gained valuable experience in scouting, video operations and player development while helping support one of college basketball's most storied programs.
Following graduation, May spent two seasons at USC as an administrative assistant and video coordinator before returning to Indiana. He served as the Hoosiers' video coordinator from 2002-04 and was promoted to administrative assistant for the 2004-05 season.
May and his wife, Anna (Nonte), have three sons: Jack, Charlie and Eli. Basketball has long been a family affair for the Mays. Jack played collegiately at Florida and now works in the video department for the Miami Heat. Charlie was a member of Michigan's 2026 NCAA national championship team before heading to Georgia as a graduate assistant at Georgia under Mike White. Eli remains actively involved in Ann Arbor and with the Wolverines as a student manager.
The Dusty May File
Born: December 30, 1976
Hometown:Â Bloomfield, Indiana
High School: Eastern Greene High School
College: Indiana University; B.S. in Journalism (2000)
Wife: Anna (Nonte) |Â Sons: Jack, Charlie and Eli
Coaching Resume
| Â Seasons | Â Program | Â Position |
|  2005-06 |  Eastern Michigan University  |  Assistant Coach  |
| Â 2006-07 | Â Murray State University | Â Assistant Coach |
|  2007-09 |  University of Alabama at Birmingham  |  Assistant Coach |
| Â 2009-15 | Â Louisiana Tech University | Â Assistant Coach |
| Â 2015-18 | Â University of Florida | Â Assistant Coach |
| Â 2018-24 | Â Florida Atlantic University | Â Head Coach |
|  2024-present  |  University of Michigan |  Head Coach |
Season-by-Season
| Â Season | Â Program | Overall | League | Finish | Tournament | Postseason |
| Â 2005-06Â Â | Â Eastern Michigan (AC)Â Â | Â 7-21 | Â 3-15 | Â 5th (W) | Â MAC: First Round | Â - |
| Â 2006-07 | Â Murray State (AC) | Â 6-14 | Â 3-7 | Â 4th | Â OVC: Quarterfinal | Â - |
|  2007-08 |  UAB (AC) |  23-11 |  12-4 |  2nd |  CUSA: Second Round  |  NIT: Second Round |
| Â 2008-09 | Â UAB (AC) | Â 22-12 | Â 11-5 | Â 3rd | Â CUSA: Semifinal | Â NIT: First Round |
| Â 2009-10 | Â Louisiana Tech (AC) | Â 24-11 | Â 9-7 | Â 4th | Â WAC: Semifinal | Â CIT: Quarterfinal |
| Â 2010-11 | Â Louisiana Tech (AC) | Â 12-20 | Â 2-14 | Â 9th | Â - | Â - |
| Â 2011-12 | Â Louisiana Tech (AC) | Â 18-16 | Â 6-8 | Â t-5th | Â WAC: Runner-up | Â - |
| Â 2012-13 | Â Louisiana Tech (AC) | Â 27-7 | Â 16-2 | Â 1st | Â WAC: Quarterfinal | Â NIT: Second Round |
| Â 2013-14 | Â Louisiana Tech (AC) | Â 29-8 | Â 13-3 | Â t-1st | Â CUSA: Runner-up | Â NIT: Quarterfinal |
| Â 2014-15 | Â Louisiana Tech (AC) | Â 27-9 | Â 15-3 | Â 1st | Â CUSA: Semifinal | Â NIT: Quarterfinal |
| Â 2015-16 | Â Florida (AC) | Â 21-15 | Â 9-9 | Â 8th | Â SEC: Quarterfinal | Â NIT: Quarterfinal |
| Â 2016-17 | Â Florida (AC) | Â 27-9 | Â 14-4 | Â 2nd | Â SEC: Quarterfinal | Â NCAA: Elite Eight |
| Â 2017-18 | Â Florida (AC) | Â 21-13 | Â 11-7 | Â 3rd | Â SEC: Quarterfinal | Â NCAA: Second Round |
| Â 2018-19 | Â Florida Atlantic (HC) | Â 17-16 | Â 8-10 | Â t-9th | Â CUSA: First Round | Â CIT: First Round |
| Â 2019-20 | Â Florida Atlantic (HC) | Â 17-15 | Â 8-10 | Â 9th | Â COVID-19 | Â COVID-19 |
| Â 2020-21 | Â Florida Atlantic (HC) | Â 13-10 | Â 7-5 | Â 4th (East) | Â CUSA: Quarterfinal | Â - |
| Â 2021-22 | Â Florida Atlantic (HC) | Â 19-15 | Â 11-7 | Â t-2nd (East)Â Â | Â CUSA: Quarterfinal | Â CBI: First Round |
| Â 2022-23 | Â Florida Atlantic (HC) | Â 35-4 | Â 18-2 | Â 1st | Â CUSA: Champions | Â NCAA: Final Four |
| Â 2023-24 | Â Florida Atlantic (HC) | Â 25-9 | Â 14-4 | Â 2nd | Â AC: Semifinal | Â NCAA: First Round |
| Â 2024-25 | Â Michigan (HC) | Â 27-10 | Â 14-6 | Â t-2nd | Â Big Ten: Champions | Â NCAA: Sweet 16 |
| Â 2025-26 | Â Michigan (HC) | Â 37-3 | Â 19-1 | Â 1st | Â Big Ten: Runner-up | Â NCAA: Champions |
| Â 2026-27 | Â Michigan (HC) | Â 0-0 | Â 0-0 | Â - | Â - | Â - |
| Â Career | Â 22nd season | Â 464-248Â Â | Â 233-133Â Â | |||
|  Head Coach   |  9th season |  190-82 |  99-45 | |||
| Â Assistant | Â 13 seasons | Â 274-166 | Â 134-88 | |||
Postseason
• NCAA (6): 2017 (E8), 2018 (2nd), 2023 (FF), 2024 (1st), 2025 (S16), 2026 (NC)
• NIT (6): 2008 (2nd), 2009 (1st), 2013 (2nd), 2014 (QF), 2015 (QF), 2016 (QF)
• CIT (2): 2010 (QF), 2019 (1st)
• CBI (1): 2022 (1st)
Round Breakdowns
• First Round (6): 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• Second Round (5): 2017, 2018, 2023, 2025, 2026
• Sweet 16 (4): 2017, 2023, 2025, 2026
• Elite Eight (3): 2017, 2023, 2026
• Final Four (2): 2023, 2026
• National Championship (1): 2026
Final Four
• NCAA (2): 2023 (Florida Atlantic), 2026 (Michigan)
National Champions
• 2026 (Michigan): defeated UConn, 69-63, in Indianapolis, Ind., at Lucas Oil Stadium
Regular Season Champions  Â
• WAC (1): 2013
• Conference USA (3): 2014, 2015, 2023  Â
• Big Ten (1): 2026
Tournament Champions
• Conference USA (1): 2023
• Big Ten (1): 2025
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