MSU rival coach reportedly receiving interest from 'multiple' NBA teams
Could the Tom Izzo-Dusty May rivalry come to an end after only two years? There's reportedly a chance of that being the case. After leading the rival Wolverines to the national championship this season, May has reportedly picked up interest from "multiple NBA teams" in the evolving coaching carousel.
According to Front Office Sports, May is considered a candidate for the Orlando Magic 's head coach opening and also "potentially" for the Golden State Warriors. May has quickly revitalized the Wolverines' basketball program in his short time in Ann Arbor, Mich. In year one, he had the Wolverines in contention for the Big Ten title and reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
This past season, he led Michigan to the Big Ten's first national championship in men's basketball since the Spartans did it in 2000. May's ascension, personality and differing approach for building a roster has also refueled the fire in the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry. There has been a few incidents between both Izzo and May already in the first two years of the rivalry, with the two splitting the first four meetings.
It's clear the rivalry has turned up a notch, and will only continue at that pace if both remain in their roles long term. It'll be interesting to see if May quickly shuts down these rumors or if this interest materializes into something. I personally have no true read on it and wouldn't be shocked either way.
If he does leave, that'll be a tough blow for the Wolverines. But if he stays, that would suggest he'll be at Michigan for the long haul. Click on the post below to read more on May's NBA interest from Front Office Sports: Michigan’s Dusty May is drawing interest from multiple NBA teams as the coaching carousel takes shape.