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Dusty May Leads List of College Basketball’s Most Underpaid Coaches

Published April 8, 2026 · Updated April 8, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Dusty May, Michigan’s head coach, tops the list of underpaid college basketball coaches with a $3.73 million salary, despite leading the Wolverines to a national championship and two Final Four runs.

Dusty May’s $3.73 million compensation ranks him as the most underpaid coach in college basketball, according to USA TODAY’s salary database. After transforming Michigan into a national champion and Final Four contender, May’s salary is a bargain compared to peers such as Pat Kelsey ($3.35 M) and Ryan Odom ($3.28 M).

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