Our interview with Dusty May: What it’s like to build a powerhouse, the Michigan St. rivalry and what he misses about FAU

Dusty May joins Matt Norlander to discuss the masterpiece that is this year's Michigan roster, post-game celebrations and the differences between FAU and Michigan. Dusty also details his program's participation in the "Made for March" documentary series and Michigan's rivalry with Michigan State.

(0:00) Intro + Michigan on Made for March

(1:20) Having cameras around the program and why Michigan agreed to do it

(3:45) The cadence of having a camera crew around

(5:00) What might people learn about this Michigan team from the documentary?

(6:20) Let’s talk about Yaxel Lendeborg & how he got to Michigan

(9:30) The plan for LJ Cason

(10:45) How Michigan was able to put together a roster like this

(13:35) Morez Johnson: “One of my favorite players I’ve ever coached”

(15:40) The genesis of the celebrations in post game

(17:30) Dusty May now vs. as a junior in college

(18:30) Being part of a team that is as good as this one

(21:15) “I miss the innocence of that level” - reflecting on his time at FAU

(22:40) What is an improvable piece of college basketball?

(25:40) Pushing back the opening of the portal

(29:00) The rivalry with Michigan State

(31:50) Which is harder? an FAU Final Four or everything that comes with the Michigan job?

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