Dusty May talks transfer portal, roster construction, NIL, and more in 1-on-1 with Sam Webb

Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May made his way to The Michigan Insider studio Wednesday morning for an exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Sam Webb. He reflected upon his inaugural season helming the Wolverine program, highlighted by his teams run to the Big Ten Tournament Championship and the Sweet 16. He detailed his approach to roster construction, and importance of recruiting both the roster and the transfer portal, noting the team's improved reception in the portal this year. May emphasized the need for physicality in the Big Ten. He also touched on the challenges of managing player decisions, going in-depth on Tre Donaldson's decision to leave, Danny Wolf's likely departure for the NBA draft, and his desire to have Nimari Burnett back for another season. May also made clear his willingness pursue the best players in the transfer portal despite the risk of losing them to the NBA draft, a clear nod to the recent commitment he picked up from no. 1 overall portal player Yaxel Lendeborg. The conversation concludes with May's participation in the Michigan Softball Academy Home Run Derby.