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AD Warde Manuel “Let Him Go” ,Dusty May declined new Michigan contract citing financial disagreement with the team.  

ByKing Makeroe

Feb 22, 2025

AD Warde Manuel “Let Him Go”: Dusty May Declined New Michigan Contract After Financial Disagreement

Ann Arbor, MI – In a surprising turn of events, Michigan head basketball coach Dusty May has declined a contract extension and will not return to the Wolverines, citing a financial disagreement with the program. Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel reportedly “let him go” after the two sides failed to come to terms on a new deal.

Sources close to the negotiations revealed that May, who took the Michigan job after a successful stint at Florida Atlantic University, was looking for a more competitive compensation package reflective of the market rate for top-tier college basketball coaches. However, the Wolverines’ administration was unwilling to meet his financial demands, leading to an impasse.

 

 

“It became clear that the two sides were not aligned on the financial terms,” an insider said. “Michigan wanted to move forward in a different direction rather than push for a deal that didn’t fit their budgetary constraints.”

May’s tenure at Michigan was brief, and his departure leaves the program in search of stability after a disappointing season. The team struggled in the Big Ten, missing the NCAA Tournament, which reportedly contributed to Michigan’s reluctance to commit to a higher salary for May.

Meanwhile, the decision to let May walk raises questions about the future direction of Michigan basketball under Warde Manuel’s leadership. The Wolverines’ coaching search will now shift toward finding a new head coach capable of rebuilding the program amid increasing competition in the conference.

As the dust settles, Michigan fans will be watching closely to see who will step in to take the reins and whether the program’s financial philosophy will impact its ability to attract top coaching talent. May, on the other hand, is expected to be a sought-after candidate in the coaching market, with several programs likely to express interest in his services.

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