Michigan Coach Dusty May Signs Long-Term Deal After NCAA Championship Win
May agrees to new deal, Michigan AD Manuel says
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Dusty May has signed a new deal to continue as head coach of the University of Michigan Wolverines basketball team, as announced by athletic director Warde Manuel during a celebration of their NCAA tournament championship. May led the team to its first national title since 1989 after a remarkable season.
- 01Dusty May has agreed to a long-term deal with Michigan.
- 02The announcement was made during a celebration for the NCAA championship.
- 03May led Michigan to a 37-3 record and a national title this season.
- 04He has an overall coaching record of 190-82.
- 05May previously coached Florida Atlantic, leading them to a Final Four appearance.
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Dusty May, the head coach of the University of Michigan Wolverines basketball team, has reached a new agreement to continue leading the program for the foreseeable future. Athletic director Warde Manuel announced the deal during a ceremony at the Crisler Center, celebrating Michigan's recent NCAA tournament championship victory. This season, May guided the Wolverines to an impressive 37-3 record and their first national title since 1989, defeating the University of Connecticut 69-63 in the championship game. May, who is 49 years old, took over a struggling program that had a record of 8-24 prior to his arrival. His overall coaching record stands at 190-82, including a successful tenure at Florida Atlantic University, where he led the Owls to a 2023 Final Four appearance. His recent success has attracted attention, with speculation about his potential as a target for other programs, including North Carolina.
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Dusty May's continued leadership is expected to maintain the momentum of Michigan's basketball program, enhancing recruitment and team performance.
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