MICHIGAN WOLVERINES MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Dusty May has transformed Michigan basketball into a national powerhouse during his tenure, with the Wolverines currently undefeated in conference play at 8-0 while maintaining an impressive 25-1 overall record through recent competition. Commanding an 90.6 points per game scoring average against a stingy 68.8 defensive PPG, Michigan's depth is evident across a 16-player roster that dominates both ends of the floor. May's squad has proven particularly formidable at Crisler Center, where the team has posted a 16-1 record this season while maintaining a perfect 9-0 mark on the road.
Located in Ann Arbor and drawing from the University of Michigan's enrollment of 53,488 students, this Big Ten program operates from a foundation established in 1817. The Wolverines' balanced approach—outscoring opponents by nearly 22 points per game—reflects May's systematic development of offensive efficiency paired with defensive discipline, positioning Michigan among college basketball's elite regardless of venue. Whether facing conference rivals or non-conference opponents, May's squad has consistently demonstrated the versatility needed to sustain success across December competitions and into conference play.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Michigan |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Venue | Crisler Center |
| Head Coach | Dusty May |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Nimari Burnett | G |
| 3 | Elliot Cadeau | G |
| 2 | L.J. Cason | G |
| 7 | Howard Eisley Jr. | G |
| 11 | Roddy Gayle Jr. | G |
| 5 | Oscar Goodman | F |
| 10 | Winters Grady | G |
| 13 | Harrison Hochberg | F |
| 21 | Morez Johnson Jr. | F |
| 32 | Malick Kordel | C |
| 23 | Yaxel Lendeborg | F |
| 0 | Ricky Liburd | G |
| 15 | Aday Mara | C |
| 12 | Charlie May | G |
| 1 | Trey McKenney | G |
| 42 | Will Tschetter | F |
SEASON RECORD
31-3
Overall
20-2
Home
11-1
Away
12-1
Conference
86.8 PPG / 69.2 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Oakland Golden Grizzlies | W 121-78 |
| Nov 11 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | W 85-84 |
| Nov 15 | TCU Horned Frogs | W 67-63 |
| Nov 19 | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | W 86-61 |
| Nov 25 | San Diego State Aztecs | W 94-54 |
| Nov 26 | Auburn Tigers | W 102-72 |
| Nov 27 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | W 101-61 |
| Dec 6 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | W 101-60 |
| Dec 9 | Villanova Wildcats | W 89-61 |
| Dec 14 | Maryland Terrapins | W 101-83 |
| Dec 21 | La Salle Explorers | W 102-50 |
| Dec 30 | McNeese Cowboys | W 112-71 |
| Jan 3 | USC Trojans | W 96-66 |
| Jan 7 | Penn State Nittany Lions | W 74-72 |
| Jan 10 | Wisconsin Badgers | L 88-91 |
| Jan 15 | Washington Huskies | W 82-72 |
| Jan 17 | Oregon Ducks | W 81-71 |
| Jan 21 | Indiana Hoosiers | W 86-72 |
| Jan 24 | Ohio State Buckeyes | W 74-62 |
| Jan 28 | Nebraska Cornhuskers | W 75-72 |
| Jan 31 | Michigan State Spartans | W 83-71 |
| Feb 5 | Penn State Nittany Lions | W 110-69 |
| Feb 8 | Ohio State Buckeyes | W 82-61 |
| Feb 12 | Northwestern Wildcats | W 87-75 |
| Feb 14 | UCLA Bruins | W 86-56 |
| Feb 17 | Purdue Boilermakers | W 91-80 |
| Feb 21 | Duke Blue Devils | L 63-68 |
| Feb 25 | Minnesota Golden Gophers | W 77-67 |
| Feb 28 | Illinois Fighting Illini | W 84-70 |
| Mar 6 | Iowa Hawkeyes | W 71-68 |
| Mar 8 | Michigan State Spartans | W 90-80 |
| Mar 13 | Ohio State Buckeyes | W 71-67 |
| Mar 14 | Wisconsin Badgers | W 68-65 |
| Mar 15 | Purdue Boilermakers | L 72-80 |
ANALYTICS
+17.6
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
59.0%
SOS
#24
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.8901
115.3
Adj O
96.1
Adj D
OTHER SPORTS AT MICHIGAN
BIG TEN CONFERENCE MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
- Indiana University, Bloomington Hoosiers
- Michigan State Spartans
- Northwestern Wildcats
- Pennsylvania State Nittany Lions
- Purdue Boilermakers
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick
- Ohio State Buckeyes
- California Bruins
- Illinois Urbana-Champaign Fighting Illini
- Iowa Iowa
- Maryland Terrapins
- Minnesota Minnesota
- Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers
- Oregon Ducks
- Southern California Trojans
- Washington Huskies
- Wisconsin-Madison Badgers
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Michigan Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Michigan Men's Basketball compete in?
- Michigan Wolverines Men's Basketball competes in the Big Ten Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Michigan play men's basketball home games?
- Michigan Men's Basketball plays home games at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI.
- Who is the head coach of Michigan Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Michigan Wolverines Men's Basketball is Dusty May.
- When was Michigan Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Michigan Men's Basketball is not currently available.