Dusty May, players preview Michigan Basketball vs Tennessee in Elite 8

Michigan head coach Dusty May talks to guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) before a play against Alabama during the second half of NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 round at United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 27, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Michigan will play Tennessee in the Elite Eight on Sunday afternoon with a spot in the Final Four next weekend on the line.

Speaking to the media in Chicago to preview the game, here’s everything head coach Dusty May, Nimari Burnett, Roddy Gayle Jr. and Trey McKenney had to say, courtesy of ASAP Sports . Q.

Roddy, I was curious, your relationship with Felix, getting to go up against him tomorrow and just kind of what you remember from those Ohio State days. RODDY GAYLE, JR. : Obviously, me and him coming in our freshmen year, we were roommates.

I pretty much spent all day, every day with him. We just built a special bond together. So it’s obviously fun to play against somebody you essentially grew up with for those two years.