The Free Press has learned details about Dusty May's new contract with Michigan which includes an extension, raise and increased NIL investment.

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has made an impression in his first year at the helm. UM made sure he won't be going anywhere anytime soon.

Less than a year after hiring him, Michigan awarded coach Dusty May with a multi-year contract extension to stave off any chance that his alma mater might pursue him this offseason.

The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on FOX. Fans looking to watch this college basketball game can do so by using FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.

Michigan State surpassed Purdue on Tuesday with a 75-66 victory, solidifying Friday’s matchup as a duel for first place in the Big Ten. With a win, the Spartans would improve to first. With a loss, the Wolverines would maintain their conference lead, and the Spartans would remain No. 2.

Dusty May was named the CBS Sports National Coach of the Year two seasons ago after guiding Florida Atlantic to the 2023 Final Four. Now, in just his first season at Michigan, the 48 year-old Indiana graduate is in position to maybe add another COY award with his Wolverines sitting at 20-5 overall,

The spotlight in college basketball Friday night is focused on the fight for first in the Big Ten as arch-rivals Michigan State (21-5, 12-3) and Michigan (20-5, 12-2) meet in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines currently hold a 1/2 game lead over the Spartans.