“Beyond the Court: Dusty May Reveals Surprising Connections Between Michigan Basketball and Football Success”
In the ever-evolving landscape of college sports, few figures stand out like Michigan basketball’s Dusty May, especially when it comes to capturing the attention of the state’s top talent. Just this week, the buzz came alive as Trey McKenney, a five-star guard from Orchard Lake St. Mary’s and the number one player in Michigan, officially committed to the Wolverines with a Big Ten scholarship agreement. But the excitement doesn’t stop there; all eyes are now on Bryce Underwood, an equally coveted five-star quarterback, who lit up social media by announcing his decision to switch from LSU to join Michigan’s football program. This pivotal moment has ignited enthusiasm among fans and reshaped the recruiting landscape as Dusty May reflects on the profound impact of such commitments on the university’s athletic future. “Today’s a big day for the University of Michigan,” May shared, hinting at the collective effort behind these significant signings. With the early signing period just around the corner, the Wolverines are poised to build on this momentum—let’s dive in! LEARN MOREThe Wolverines’ recruiting class jumped to No. 9 in the nation, per 247 Sports, after the announcement, which doesn’t seem to be the end of the news in this recruiting cycle.
Michigan football, of course, flipped No. 1 Class of 2025 prospect Bryce Underwood from LSU earlier this evening. pic.twitter.com/uBel70rMrd
Tony Garcia is the Michigan Wolverines beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. Email him at apgarcia@freepress.com and follow him on X @RealTonyGarcia.Dusty May, who just landed 5-star PG Trey McKenney, speaks to what landing a big time prospect means.It was earlier this week when Orchard Lake St. Mary’s guard Trey McKenney, a five-star recruit and the No. 1-rated player in the state signed a Big Ten scholarship agreement line to join the Wolverines. It’s not to that same point just yet.This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Dusty May on Bryce Underwood: ‘Big day for the University of Michigan’But it seems to be only a matter of time for five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood.”I don’t want any secondary violations, but I’m extremely excited to watch football next year in the Big House,” May said without technically referencing Underwood. “This is a big day for the University of Michigan; there are a lot of people who contribute to making this happen and I think we’re all grateful for that.”— Tony Garcia | Detroit Free Press (@RealTonyGarcia) November 22, 2024“We’re all going to benefit from acquiring talent like that,” May said. “The highest level of talent in any sport, we are all going to benefit from that.”
‘WE’RE BACK!’: Bryce Underwood’s flip has Michigan fans going bonkersMany of those people behind the scenes are in the name, image and likeness (NIL) space. In particular, the Champions Circle collective, U-M’s main affiliate, is largely credited with providing the resources to pull off the biggest flip in program history.From May’s perspective, it all plays into the success of the athletic department.
On Thursday night, shortly before Michigan hoops beat Tarleton State, 72-49, Underwood announced on social media that he would be flipping his pledge from LSU to Michigan. The internet went berserk, and May spoke on how influential something like this can be.
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