Career Timeline of Dusty May: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 21, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Dusty May made an impact.

Dusty May is an American college basketball coach, most recently appointed as the head coach for the University of Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team in 2024. Prior to this, he served as the head coach at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) from 2018 to 2024. May gained national recognition for leading FAU to a remarkable NCAA Final Four appearance in 2023. His successful tenure at FAU led to his recruitment by Michigan, where he replaced Juwan Howard as head coach.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1996: Indiana University Student Manager

From 1996, Dusty May served as a student manager at Indiana University under head coach Bob Knight.

2000: Graduation from Indiana University

Dusty May graduated from Indiana University in 2000, after serving as a student manager.

2005: Assistant Coaching Job

In 2005, Dusty May had his first assistant coaching job at Eastern Michigan University.

2009: Assistant at Louisiana Tech University

From 2009, Dusty May served as an assistant at Louisiana Tech University under Kerry Rupp and Mike White.

2015: Assistant at University of Florida

From 2015, Dusty May served as an assistant at the University of Florida under Mike White.

March 22, 2018: Hired at FAU

On March 22, 2018, Dusty May was hired as the head coach at Florida Atlantic University (FAU).

2018: FAU Head Coach

In 2018, Dusty May became the head coach for Florida Atlantic University.

2018: Start of FAU head coach Tenure

In 2018, Dusty May began his tenure as the head coach at Florida Atlantic University.

2018: End of Florida Assistant Coach Role

In 2018, Dusty May concluded his time as an assistant coach at the University of Florida.

2023: FAU Final Four

In 2023, Dusty May led Florida Atlantic University (FAU) to its first Final Four in the NCAA tournament.

March 23, 2024: Named Head Coach at Michigan

On March 23, 2024, Dusty May was named the head basketball coach at the University of Michigan, agreeing to a five-year contract.

2024: NCAA Tournament Loss

In 2024, Dusty May led Florida Atlantic University back to the NCAA tournament as a No. 8 seed, but lost in the first round.

2024: Michigan Head Coach

In 2024, Dusty May was hired by the University of Michigan as the Wolverines men's basketball head coach, replacing Juwan Howard.

February 21, 2025: Contract Extension with Michigan

On February 21, 2025, Dusty May signed a contract extension with Michigan.

2025: Big Ten Tournament Win

In 2025, Dusty May led Michigan to win the Big Ten tournament.

2025: Players Era Festival Championship

In late November 2025, Dusty May led the Wolverines to a championship in the Players Era Festival, defeating San Diego State, Auburn, and Gonzaga.

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