New Michigan basketball head coach Dusty May: ‘Can’t wait to get started’

Dusty May was officially announced as Michigan basketball head coach on Sunday morning after he and the University of Michigan agreed to a five-year deal with an annual salary of $3.75 million.

This is according to an official release from Michigan. May, the new head coach of the Wolverines offered his first comments about the job and his decision to leave Florida Atlantic.

New Michigan basketball head coach Dusty May offers first comments

“The University of Michigan is among the elite institutions in the world and it is both an honor and privilege to be named its head men’s basketball coach,” May said. “This is a dream come true for me, my wife Anna, and my boys Jack, Charlie, and Eli. I want to offer my thanks to President Santa Ono, Athletics Director Warde Manuel, and the U-M Board of Regents for this opportunity.

“None of this would be possible, however, without the tremendous people at Florida Atlantic University. They embraced and supported me, as well as my family, from the minute I walked on campus. I can’t thank my players, my staff, the administration and the entire Boca Raton community enough. We made memories at FAU that will last a lifetime.

“This was an incredibly difficult decision, however, I am deeply committed to reigniting the proud tradition of Michigan Basketball. I can’t wait to get started.”

Warde Manuel statement on Dusty May

U-M athletic director Warde Manuel also offered the following statement about the new Michigan basketball head coach.

“For almost two decades Dusty May’s proven track record as a winner, including Florida Atlantic’s magical run to a 2023 Final Four, speaks volumes about him and his coaching,” said Manuel. “We are so delighted to welcome Dusty, and his family, to the University of Michigan. He embodies the values of high integrity and outstanding character, coupled with an unparalleled understanding of the game of basketball.

“With his ties to the Midwest, Dusty has a deep understanding of our community, recruiting landscape, and basketball tradition. I am thrilled to bring in a coach who has a demonstrated ability to develop talent and build successful programs. I believe Dusty will be an exceptional leader for our student-athletes and a tremendous asset to our basketball program and university.”

The next step for May is building the Michigan basketball roster, as well as the coaching staff. Surely, there will be plenty of moves in the next few days, but for now, the Wolverines have their leader.

If John Beilein believes in May, everyone else should too.

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