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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — College of Michigan’s Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel introduced at present (Sunday, March 24) that Dusty Might has been named the David and Meredith Kaplan Males’s Basketball Head Coach, changing into the 18th males’s basketball coach within the historical past of this system. Might spent the final six seasons as the pinnacle coach at Florida Atlantic.
“For nearly 20 years Dusty Might’s confirmed monitor file as a winner, together with Florida Atlantic’s magical run to a 2023 Ultimate 4, speaks volumes about him and his teaching,” stated Manuel. “We’re so delighted to welcome Dusty, and his household, to the College of Michigan. He embodies the values of excessive integrity and excellent character, coupled with an unparalleled understanding of the sport of basketball.
“Together with his ties to the Midwest, Dusty has a deep understanding of our neighborhood, recruiting panorama and basketball custom. I’m thrilled to herald a coach who has a demonstrated capability to develop expertise and construct profitable applications. I imagine Dusty shall be an distinctive chief for our student-athletes and an amazing asset to our basketball program and college.”
“The College of Michigan is among the many elite establishments on this planet and it’s each an honor and privilege to be named its head males’s basketball coach,” stated Might. “This can be a dream come true for me, my spouse Anna, and my boys Jack, Charlie and Eli. I wish to provide my due to President Santa Ono, Athletics Director Warde Manuel and the U-M Board of Regents for this chance.
“None of this may be attainable, nonetheless, with out the super individuals at Florida Atlantic College. They embraced and supported me, in addition to my household, from the minute I walked on campus. I can not thank my gamers, my employees, the administration and your complete Boca Raton neighborhood sufficient. We made recollections at FAU that can final a lifetime.
“This was an extremely tough resolution, nonetheless, I’m deeply dedicated to reigniting the proud custom of Michigan Basketball. I can not wait to get began.”
Might agreed to a five-year deal, with a median worth of $3.75 million yearly.
Throughout his six straight profitable seasons in Boca Raton, Fla. (2018-24), Might captured Florida Atlantic’s first regular-season and event championships whereas enjoying in Convention USA in 2023. He compiled a program file 126 wins and helped the Owls make a run to the 2023 NCAA Ultimate 4.
Previous to incomes his first head teaching job at Florida Atlantic, Might served as an assistant underneath Mike White for seven years with stints at Florida (2015-18) and Louisiana Tech (2011-15). Earlier than working underneath White, Might was an assistant underneath Kerry Rupp at Louisiana Tech for 2 seasons (2009-11).
Might began his teaching profession at Japanese Michigan (2005-06) with Charlies Ramsey, earlier than heading to Murray State (2006-07) to work underneath Billy Kennedy. Earlier than becoming a member of Louisiana Tech, Might spent two seasons with Mike Davis at UAB (2007-09).
Earlier than embarking into full-time teaching, Might spent three seasons at his alma mater, Indiana. After two seasons as this system’s video coordinator (2002-04), he moved as much as the executive assistant for the 2004-05 season.
Throughout his undergraduate days at IU (1996-2000), Might served as a pupil supervisor underneath legendary coach Bob Knight. With the Hoosiers, Might assisted with this system’s video coordination and in addition helped with summer time camps. As well as, Might coached the Bloomington (Ind.) Crimson AAU crew, which included former NBA ahead, North Carolina All-American and present UNC assistant coach, Sean Might.
After graduating from IU in 2000, Might grew to become the executive assistant/video coordinator on the College of Southern California. Whereas at USC, Might was accountable for the video breakdown of opponent’s movie, served as director of summer time camps and helped coordinate the day-to-day operations. He additionally supervised the assist employees, managers and workplace employees.
Might and his spouse, Anna, have three sons: Jack, Charlie and Eli. Jack presently performs at Florida whereas Charlie performs at Central Florida.