Dusty May’s compensation of $3.73 million places him at the top of the list of underpaid coaches, according to USA Today’s salary database. The Michigan head coach, who has posted two 35‑win seasons and led the Wolverines to their first national title since 1989, offers the best bang‑for‑buck in the country. While a raise is expected after interest from North Carolina, May’s current pay reflects a stellar return on investment for the program.
Dusty May: College Basketball’s Most Undervalued Coach
Dusty May’s $3.73 million salary makes him the most underpaid coach in college basketball, after guiding Michigan to a national championship and a Final Four.