History of Dusty May in Timeline

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

1975: Introduction of Sweet Sixteen

Under Dusty May's leadership Michigan made history, as no team in the NCAA had ever lost as many games one season before advancing to the Sweet Sixteen of the tournament since it was introduced in 1975.

December 30, 1976: Dusty May Born

On December 30, 1976, Dusty Allan May was born. He is now the Wolverines men's basketball head coach at the University of Michigan.

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1989: Steve Fisher's Coaching Season

Dusty May's first-year conference wins and win percentage topped Steve Fisher's 12-6 conference record in his first official season as head coach with the 1989-90 Michigan team.

1992: Last Time Ranked No. 1

December 8 marked the first time since the 1992-93 Fab Five led Wolverines that Michigan was ranked No. 1 in the Coaches Poll.

1995: Graduated High School

In 1995, Dusty Allan May graduated from Eastern Greene High School in Bloomfield, Indiana.

1996: Indiana University Student Manager

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

1998: Michigan's first Big Ten win

In 1998 Brian Ellerbe led Michigan to its first Big Ten win.

2000: Graduation from Indiana University

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

2002: Big Ten Milestone

On February 11, Dusty May earned his 50th program win, becoming the second-fastest coach to reach the milestone in the Big Ten since 2002.

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.

2012: Last Time in AP Poll

On February 16, after improving the best start in school history with a 24–1 record, Michigan moved to No. 1 in the AP poll for the first time since the 2012–13 Michigan Wolverines.

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: Michigan Win at Breslin Center

Before 2025, the Wolverines first won at the Breslin Center since 2018.

2018: Michigan's Previous Big Ten Tournament

Dusty May led Michigan to its first Big Ten tournament since 2018.

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.

2020: Son Plays for Florida

From 2020, Dusty May's eldest son, Jack, played for the Florida Gators.

2020: Longest Winning Streak

The 2020-21 Michigan team won 11 consecutive games to start the season, which was Michigan's longest streak until the current season.

2020: Team's Best Records

Through 22 games, Dusty May led Michigan to their best overall, conference, and home records since the 2020-21 team.

November 15, 2021: Last time in the Top 15

Before December 9th, November 15, 2021, was the last time Michigan was ranked inside the top 15.

February 10, 2022: Last Top 10 Home Win

On February 10, 2022, before a recent victory, Michigan had last defeated a top ten ranked team at home, beating No. 3 Purdue.

November 14, 2022: Not ranked in AP poll

November 14, 2022, marked the last time before December 9 that Michigan was ranked in the AP poll.

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.

2024: Son Transfers to Michigan

In 2024, Dusty May's middle son, Charlie, transferred from the UCF Knights to Michigan.

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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