Men's Basketball
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- David and Meredith Kaplan Men's Basketball Head Coach
With nearly 20 years of collegiate basketball coaching experience, Dusty May was named the David and Meredith Kaplan Men’s Basketball Head Coach in March 2024, becoming the 18th coach in the storied history of the Wolverines program.
During his six straight winning seasons in Boca Raton, Fla. (2018-24), May captured Florida Atlantic's first regular-season and tournament championships while playing in Conference USA in 2023. He compiled a program record of 126 wins and helped the Owls make a run to the 2023 NCAA Final Four.
Before earning his first head coaching job at Florida Atlantic, May was an assistant under Mike White for seven years with stints at Florida (2015-18) and Louisiana Tech (2011-15). Before working under White, May was an assistant under Kerry Rupp at Louisiana Tech for two seasons (2009-11).
May started his coaching career at Eastern Michigan (2005-06) with Charlies Ramsey, before heading to Murray State (2006-07) to work under Billy Kennedy. Before joining Louisiana Tech, May spent two seasons with Mike Davis at UAB (2007-09).
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In his first season in Ann Arbor (2024-25), he compiled a 27-10 record, more than tripling U-M’s win total from the prior season. After posting a 14-6 Big Ten record, May’s Wolverines tied for second in the conference, earning the three seed in the Big Ten Tournament.
After a dominant 86-68 win over Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, U-M defeated Maryland on a last second coast-to-coast layup from Tre Donaldson, sending Michigan to the championship game. May’s squad came away with the Big Ten Tournament title after a gritty 59-53 win over Maryland.
Earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, Michigan was given the No. 5 seed in the south region and escaped the Round of 64 with a narrow 68-65 win over UC San Diego. Michigan advanced to its sixth Sweet 16 in its last six tournament appearances after defeating No. 4 Texas A&M, 91-79, in the second round. Michigan ultimately fell to No. 1 seed Auburn in the Sweet 16, completing its season with a 27-10.
May had two players earning All-Big Ten honors. Vladislav Goldin was named to the All-Big Ten First Team (media) and Second Team (coaches). Danny Wolf earned All-Big Ten Second team honors (media and coaches).
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In 2023-24, May helped lead the Owls through a conference transition from Conference USA to the American Athletic Conference. After a 25-9 regular season mark, May's Owls recorded a 14-4 record in conference play to earn a runner-up finish to South Florida.
FAU earned its second straight bid to the NCAA Tournament as the eighth seed. Despite a furious comeback against ninth-seeded Northwestern, May's Owls fell 77-65 in overtime, ending their season.
Guard Johnell Davis was named the AAC's co-Player of the Year and an All-AAC first-team honoree. Fellow guard Alijah Martin and center Vladislav Goldin were honored as second team members.
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In FAU's historic 2022-23 season, May led the Owls to a program-record and DI-leading 35 wins, including a Conference USA and school-record 18 conference wins and the Owls’ 20-game winning streak (Nov. 14 to Jan. 28), which marked the longest in program history and third longest in Conference USA play.
After securing their first regular-season title (18-2) by two games, the Owls went on to win the conference tournament after a 78-56 win over UAB to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament and the program's first-ever bid.
In the NCAA Tournament, May brought the ninth-seeded Owls to the Final Four behind a magical Cinderella run. Florida Atlantic defeated No. 8-seed Memphis 66-65 on a last-second buzzer beater and followed with a 78-70 win over No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson, who knocked off No. 1 seed Purdue.
Reaching the second weekend, the Owls continued their run with a 62-55 victory against No. 4 seed Tennessee followed by a thrilling 79-76 defeat of No. 3 seed Kansas State for the regional title in Madison Square Garden to reach the program’s first Final Four.
In Houston, No. 5 seed San Diego State used a buzzer-beater to end the Owls run with a 72-71 victory. FAU finished the season ranked fifth in the USA Today Coaches poll. May was named CBS Sports National Coach of the Year, NABC District 17 Coach of the Year, and Conference USA Coach of the Year.
Under May’s guidance, Davis was named Conference USA's Sixth Man of the Year and an All-Conference USA and NABC All-District first-team member. Martin joined Davis on the first team and the NABC All-District second-team.
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May earned a 19-15 record in his fourth season (2021-22) at the helm of Owls, the fifth most wins in a season at FAU. Florida Atlantic had a program-record 10-game home winning streak during the season, one of just 23 teams in Division I to do so. The Owls earned a trip to the Roman College Basketball Invitational (CBI), the fourth postseason tournament appearance in program history. Martin was named to the All-Conference USA third team, while Michael Forrest was named to the NABC All-District Team.
In his third season at FAU (2020-21), May posted a third straight winning season with a 13-10 record. The Owls led Conference USA in rebounds, offensive rebounds, rebounding margin, and three-point percentage while finishing ninth in the nation in total rebounds.
During the 2019-20 season, May led FAU to a 17-15 record. The Owls averaged 71.1 points per game, the highest for an FAU team since the 2009-10 season. Florida Atlantic won its first conference tournament game since 2002 against Old Dominion.
In his inaugural season leading the Owls, May posted a 17-16 record and led FAU to the College Insider Tournament. He was named a finalist for the Joe B. Hall Award which is presented to the best first-year head coach in the nation. Under May’s tutelage, Xavian Stapleton was named C-USA Co-Sixth Man of the Year and Anthony Adger received All-C-USA Third Team honors.
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May served as an assistant under head coach Mike White for seven seasons at both Florida (2015-18) and Louisiana Tech (2011-15). With Florida, May helped guide the Gators to three straight 20-win campaigns and back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2017 (Elite Eight) and 2018 (second round). Florida also finished as the runner-up in the 2018 SEC regular season.
Serving under White for four seasons at Louisiana Tech, May helped the Bulldogs capture three straight regular-season titles -- Western Athletic Conference in 2013 (16-2) and back-to-back Conference USA titles in 2014 (13-3) and 2015 (15-3). In 2014, Louisiana Tech finished as the conference tournament runner-up and made three straight NIT appearances in the final three seasons in Ruston.
Highlighting his time with Louisiana Tech, the 2012-13 season concluded with a 27-7 overall mark with the first-ever WAC regular season championship. That standout season featured a program-record 18-game winning streak and the school's first Associated Press Top 25 ranking in 28 years.
Before being retained by White, May worked for two seasons (2009-11) with the Bulldogs under Kerry Rupp. Highlighting his early career at Louisiana Tech was the Bulldogs posting a 24-11 record during the 2009-10 seasons, marking the best for the program in 25 years (1985).
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Before Louisiana Tech, May spent two years as an assistant coach on Mike Davis' staff at UAB (2007-09). During that time, the Blazers made the NIT in both years and finished in the top half of Conference USA in both seasons. UAB saw a drastic improvement in the two years May was on board with a total record of 45-23.
Before his stint at UAB, May spent a season at Murray State (2006-07) and assisted the Racers to a runner-up finish (13-7) in the Ohio Valley Conference. May helped then-freshman Bruce Carter earn All-OVC second-team accolades and a spot on the Newcomer Team.
May began his coaching career at Eastern Michigan (2004-05), where he was responsible for scouting, recruiting, compliance, academics, camps, and scheduling. May worked with the post players during his only season and helped guide John Bowler to All-MAC first-team honors after averaging 20.1 points and 10.8 rebounds per contest.
May compiled a 274-166 record in 13 seasons as an assistant coach.
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May spent three seasons at his alma mater, Indiana. After two seasons as the program's video coordinator (2002-04), he moved up to the administrative assistant for the 2004-05 season.
During his undergraduate days at IU (1996-2000), May served as a student manager under legendary coach Bob Knight. With the Hoosiers, May assisted with the program's video coordination and also helped with summer camps. In addition, May coached the Bloomington (Ind.) Red AAU team that included former NBA forward, North Carolina All-American, and current UNC assistant coach, Sean May.
After graduating from IU in 2000, May became the administrative assistant/video coordinator at the University of Southern California. While at USC, May was responsible for the video breakdown of the opponent's film, served as director of summer camps, and helped coordinate the day-to-day operations. He also supervised the support staff, managers, and office workers.
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May and his wife, Anna (Nonte), have three sons: Jack, Charlie, and Eli. Playing collegiate basketball, Jack played at Florida while Charlie is a member of the U-M men’s basketball team.
The Dusty May File
Born: December 30, 1976
Hometown: Bloomfield, Indiana
High School: Eastern Greene High School
College: Indiana University (2000)
Wife: Anna (Nonte)
Children: Jack, Charlie and Eli
Career Resume
| Seasons | Program | Position |
| 2005-06 | Eastern Michigan University | Assistant Coach |
| 2006-07 | Murray State University | Assistant Coach |
| 2007-09 | UAB | Assistant Coach |
| 2009-15 | Louisiana Tech University | Assistant Coach |
| 2015-18 | University of Florida | Assistant Coach |
| 2018-24 | Florida Atlantic University | Head Coach |
| 2024-pres | University of Michigan | Head Coach |
Career Breakdown
| Season | Program | Overall | League | Finish | Tournament | Postseason |
| 2005-06 | Eastern Michigan (AC) | 7-21 | 3-15 | 5th (W) | MAC: First Round | - |
| 2006-07 | Murray State (AC) | 6-14 | 3-7 | 4th | OVC: Quarterfinal | - |
| 2007-08 | UAB (AC) | 23-11 | 12-4 | 2nd | CUSA: Second Round | NIT: Second Round |
| 2008-09 | UAB (AC) | 22-12 | 11-5 | 3rd | CUSA: Semifinal | NIT: First Round |
| 2009-10 | Louisiana Tech (AC) | 24-11 | 9-7 | 4th | WAC: Semifinal | CIT: Quarterfinal |
| 2010-11 | Louisiana Tech (AC) | 12-20 | 2-14 | 9th | - | - |
| 2011-12 | Louisiana Tech (AC) | 18-16 | 6-8 | t-5th | WAC: Runner-up | - |
| 2012-13 | Louisiana Tech (AC) | 27-7 | 16-2 | 1st | WAC: Quarterfinal | NIT: Second Round |
| 2013-14 | Louisiana Tech (AC) | 29-8 | 13-3 | t-1st | CUSA: Runner-up | NIT: Quarterfinal |
| 2014-15 | Louisiana Tech (AC) | 27-9 | 15-3 | 1st | CUSA: Semifinal | NIT: Quarterfinal |
| 2015-16 | Florida (AC) | 21-15 | 9-9 | 8th | SEC: Quarterfinal | NIT: Quarterfinal |
| 2016-17 | Florida (AC) | 27-9 | 14-4 | 2nd | SEC: Quarterfinal | NCAA: Elite Eight |
| 2017-18 | Florida (AC) | 21-13 | 11-7 | 3rd | SEC: Quarterfinal | NCAA: Second Round |
| 2018-19 | Florida Atlantic (HC) | 17-16 | 8-10 | t-9th | CUSA: First Round | CIT: First Round |
| 2019-20 | Florida Atlantic (HC) | 17-15 | 8-10 | 9th | canceled (COVID-19) | canceled (COVID-19) |
| 2020-21 | Florida Atlantic (HC) | 13-10 | 7-5 | 4th (E) | CUSA: Quarterfinal | - |
| 2021-22 | Florida Atlantic (HC) | 19-15 | 11-7 | t-2nd (E) | CUSA: Quarterfinal | CBI: First Round |
| 2022-23 | Florida Atlantic (HC) | 35-4 | 18-2 | 1st | CUSA: Champions | NCAA: Final Four |
| 2023-24 | Florida Atlantic (HC) | 25-9 | 14-4 | 2nd | AC: Semifinal | NCAA: First Round |
| 2024-25 | Michigan (HC) | 27-10 | 14-6 | t-2nd | Big Ten: Champions | NCAA: Sweet 16 |
| Career | 427-245 | 214-132 | ||||
| Winning Pct. | 63.54% | 61.85% | ||||
Career Seasons
| School | Year | Games | Overall | League |
| Eastern Michigan | 1 | 28 | 7-21 | 3-15 |
| Murray State | 1 | 30 | 16-14 | 13-7 |
| UAB | 2 | 68 | 45-23 | 23-9 |
| Louisiana Tech | 6 | 208 | 137-71 | 61-37 |
| Florida | 3 | 106 | 69-37 | 34-20 |
| Florida Atlantic | 6 | 195 | 126-69 | 66-38 |
| Michigan | 1 | 37 | 27-10 | 14-6 |
| Career | 20 | 672 | 427-245 | 214-132 |
Postseason
NCAA (5): 2017 (Elite Eight), 2018 (Second Round), 2023 (Final Four), 2024 (First Round), 2025 (Sweet 16)
NIT (6): 2008 (2nd), 2009 (1st), 2013 (2nd), 2014 (QF), 2015 (QF), 2016 (QF)
CIT (2): 2010 (QF), 2019 (1st)
CBI (1): 2022 (1st)
Regular Season Titles
WAC (1): 2013
Conference USA (3): 2014, 2015, 2023
Tournament Titles
Conference USA (1): 2023
Big Ten (1): 2025
