Everything Dusty May, players said after beating Saint Louis in NCAA Tournament

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May speaks with media after the game against the Saint Louis Billikens during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images Michigan defeated Saint Louis on Saturday afternoon, 95-72, to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. Here is everything head coach Dusty May, Elliot Cadeau, Yaxel Lendeborg and Nimari Burnett said to reporters following the game, courtesy of ASAP Sports .

DUSTY MAY: I’m extremely proud to be a part of this team and the way they played ball today against an excellent basketball team, well coached, and to see how well they play together, how well they cover each other, even through the mistakes, they just have each other’s backs. Just glad that we’re able to extend the season with this group. I may coach another 30 years and may not ever be around a better group of people and a more connected group.

As a staff, we’re cherishing that every single day. Q. My first question, great game, first of all.

After spending two years at UAB, how has this experience been in the Big Ten in March Madness? YAXEL LENDEBORG: It’s been a lot different, physicality, speed, just overall game of basketball-wise, it’s been a lot different than what I’ve been used to. That’s why I have such an appreciation for teams like St.