Michigan head coach Dusty May chose to scout Connecticut instead of being with his team before the Wolverines play Arizona in the NCAA Tournament National Semifinal on Saturday. The prevailing response on the TBS broadcast and social media is that May sitting in the audience for game one is unusual.
Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill stated on the broadcast that May said he is not familiar with Connecticut and wanted to see them play in person. May alternatively would have watched Connecticut play Illinois on television with his team while they wait to play Arizona in the second National Semifinal.
Michigan won 84-70 at Illinois in February. May has never coached against Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley. May has one win and one loss against Illinois head coach Brad Underwood. Illinois beat Michigan 93-73 during the 2024-25 season in May’s first year as Michigan head coach…