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Dusty May Robbed of Coach of Year Award?
5 Apr
Summary
- Michigan won Big Ten title and set school records.
- May's team achieved an undefeated road record.
- Hoiberg received Coach of the Year despite fewer wins.

Dusty May, the coach of the Michigan Wolverines, was allegedly denied the Associated Press Coach of the Year award. While May's team achieved a record number of wins and an undefeated Big Ten road record, Fred Hoiberg of Nebraska was given the honor. Hoiberg's team had a strong season, but finished with fewer wins than May's squad.
The article suggests that May's pioneering use of NIL and the transfer portal may have influenced the voters' perception. Whispers of criticism from traditional coaches about May's recruiting methods have surfaced, with accusations of 'buying a team.'
However, May's success is attributed to his ability to build team chemistry, including an off-season trip that fostered camaraderie. Players praise his focus on recruiting individuals and developing authentic team dynamics. This approach has yielded significant results in his first two seasons at Michigan.