Report: Michigan’s Dusty May not pursuing other college basketball jobs
According to reports, Michigan Basketball coach Dusty May will not be pursuing other college jobs this offseason, while a new contract remains in the works:
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: Head Basketball Coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the second half of a NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four game against the Arizona Wildcats at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 91-73. (Photo by Aaron J.
Thornton/Getty Images) | Getty Images Michigan basketball fans can breathe a sigh of relief for the time being, as head coach Dusty May has informed the university that he will not be looking at other college jobs this offseason, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Sources: Dusty May has informed Michigan officials that he’s not pursuing any college basketball jobs, per me and @jeffborzello . May had been an initial target at North Carolina, but that never materialized because of Michigan advancing in the NCAA Tournament.
pic. twitter. com/RM1Q2yFYNf — Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) April 5, 2026 According to an additional report on Sunday from Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press, not only is May expected to be back for the 2026-27 season, but there have been ongoing talks with May about a contract extension and raise that should only cement his status in Ann Arbor.
May had previously signed a new contract during his first season that was set to run through the 2029-30 season and pay him an average annual value of $5. 1 million. His next contract should place him among the highest-paid coaches in the country and would likely be in the ballpark of the $7.