Michigan’s Dusty May tackles more questions about North Carolina opening
Indianapolis — It didn’t take long for Michigan coach Dusty May’s name to be linked to a high-profile opening this coaching cycle. After North Carolina dismissed Hubert Davis following the Tar Heels’ first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament, May has been mentioned as a possible candidate by numerous national outlets. When asked about the UNC job speculation on Friday, May responded by saying, “It’s well-documented how happy I am at Michigan.
” He wouldn’t comment directly on North Carolina’s vacancy, pointing to a remark he made last February during Indiana’s job search. May, an Indiana alumnus who was a student manager under Bob Knight, said it was “flattering” that the Hoosiers and their fan base had interest in him. Dusty May on the UNC opening "I think it's well-documented how happy I am at Michigan.
Obviously, my private life, my personal life, my family, their happiness is very important. So, yeah, I love it at Michigan, but you'll never hear me comment on any other job, unless Michigan… pic. twitter.
com/TNNGjtZkdb — The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) April 3, 2026 “After last year, I decided I'll never respond to any job speculation,” May said. “I made the comment that I was flattered about a certain job opening because of my background. That was misconstrued.
I just decided I'm never going to comment on any job that I don't have. “I think it's well-documented how happy I am at Michigan. Obviously, my private life, my personal life, my family, their happiness is very important.