Meet Dusty May's wife and children: The family behind the Michigan coach

When Dusty May walks onto the floor at Lucas Oil Stadium tonight, he won't just be representing the University of Michigan; he will be carrying the support of a family deeply rooted in the game of basketball. While May has become the face of the Wolverines' rapid ascent, his wife, Anna, and their three sons have been the quiet foundation of his coaching journey, which has now reached its ultimate peak in Indianapolis.

High school sweethearts: Dusty and Anna May

The story of the May family begins long before the bright lights of the Final Four. Dusty and his wife, Anna (Nonte) May, are high school sweethearts from Greene County, Indiana. Both attended Eastern Greene High School, where Dusty played basketball and Anna was a cheerleader. Their bond survived the distance of college-Dusty as a student manager for Bob Knight at Indiana University and Anna studying occupational therapy at Purdue University.

The couple married in 2000, the same year Dusty graduated. Throughout a coaching career that has spanned from Louisiana Tech to Florida Atlantic and now Ann Arbor, Anna has balanced her career as an occupational therapist with the demanding lifestyle of a coach's wife, often described as the "anchor" of the household.

A true basketball family: Jack, Charlie, and Eli

Basketball is truly the family business for the Mays. All three of their sons have carved out their own paths within the sport, and in 2026, the family dynamic has become a central part of Michigan's championship run.

• Jack May: The eldest son followed in his father's footsteps as a walk-on guard at the University of Florida (2020-2024). After graduating, Jack transitioned to the professional side of the game and currently serves as a video room intern for the NBA's Miami Heat.
• Charlie May: A senior guard for the Wolverines, Charlie transferred from UCF to join his father in Ann Arbor for his final collegiate season. Seeing Dusty and Charlie embrace after the Final Four win over Arizona has become one of the defining images of Michigan's tournament run.
• Eli May: The youngest of the three, Eli is also a crucial part of the Michigan program, serving as a student manager. His role mirrors the very beginning of his father's career, completing the full circle for the May family at Lucas Oil Stadium.

As Michigan faces UConn tonight, the Mays won't just be watching from the sidelines-they are living the "Madness" together. For Dusty May, having his sons by his side and Anna in the stands makes this 2026 title pursuit more than just a professional achievement; it is a family milestone.