“We’ve got to fix some things,” May said. “We’ve got to find some solutions to the problems that we face.”

Michigan basketball's Dusty May doesn't want any fines, but he was absolutely perplexed by the refereeing in Sunday's win vs. Northwestern.

Michigan basketball head man Dusty May takes a subtle jab at the refs after a 30-minute overtime. The Wolverines were victorious, but many were questioning the refs after the extra round took over 30 minutes to complete.

When No. 21 Michigan and No. 11 Purdue square off on Friday night it’ll be a matchup between two of the presumed favorites to win the Big Ten. Both have been on a tear recently. Purdue has won seven straight games,

Dusty May and Michigan men's basketball continue to target some of the top high school talent in the country, including prospects who have ties to one of the Wolverines' biggest rivals.

Michigan Wolverines basketballhead coach Dusty May has refrained from calling timeouts while the opposition is on a scoring run at different points this season. Many coaches feel comfortable stopping play when the other team has momentum,

May, when discussing the game, threw some big complements Painter's way as he previewed the matchup with the media.

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3), guard Braden Smith (3) and forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) celebrate on the bench in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP

The Wolverines lead the country in field goal percentage (51.9%) and 2-point shooting (63.3%), but Dusty May still sees areas where they can improve.

The Michigan men's basketball offensive production off its bench has been volatile, but in the heat of conference play, they need to step up.

"I'm very, very frugal, so I'm not going to say anything to criticize the officials or any calls they made," May said. "I mean it is what it is − play on." JAN. 20:Michigan basketball March ...

It'd be a stretch to say No. 21 Michigan and No. 11 Purdue are in a lull, but both want to return to a higher level of play when they collide Friday in West Lafayette, Ind.