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Friend vs. Friend: May Faces Schertz in Dance
21 Mar
Summary
- Michigan's Dusty May and Saint Louis' Josh Schertz are close friends and rivals.
- They share practice film and playbooks, an uncommon sign of trust.
- Both coaches are in their second year with their respective teams.
Michigan's men's NCAA tournament run continues as coach Dusty May prepares to face Saint Louis's ninth-seeded team. The matchup pits May against his close friend, Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz.
Their unique bond allows them to share practice footage and playbooks, a rare display of trust built over years of exchanging ideas. May described their connection as unusual, stating they often text each other's video staff for workout footage.
Both teams demonstrated strong offensive performances in their first-round games, with Saint Louis defeating Georgia 102-77 and Michigan overpowering Howard 101-80. A Sweet 16 spot is on the line.
May anticipates a game that feels like a "great chess match" due to their similar thinking and preparation methods. Schertz, also in his second season with his program, acknowledged the loneliness of head coaching and expressed gratitude for May's resourcefulness. Their friendship began when Schertz coached at Division II Lincoln Memorial and May at Florida Atlantic.
