(BOCA RATON, FL) - The lure of Michigan became apparent to Dusty May not in the last few days, but almost 20 years ago when he was just starting his coaching career. He was an assistant at Eastern Michigan then and quickly realized Michigan’s logo was something that people took enormous pride in being associated with. And when Michigan offered him a chance to wear it, he couldn’t say no. May was announced as the new coach at Michigan on Sunday, agreeing to a five year contract worth almost $19 million, the school said. He leaves Florida Atlantic after six seasons, highlighted by a Final Four run a year ago and more wins in the last two years than almost anyone nationally. The deal with Michigan was done Saturday night, one day after Florida Atlantic lost to Northwestern in the NCAA Tournament. Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel says for almost two decades, Dusty May’s proven track record as a winner, including Florida Atlantic’s magical run to a 2023 Final Four, speaks volumes about him and his coaching. Manuel says they are so delighted to welcome Dusty, and his family, to the University of Michigan. The 47 year old May replaces Juwan Howard, a former Michigan star who was fired after five season with the Wolverines. Howard went 82-67 with two NCAA Tournament appearances, but the Wolverines went 8-24 this season; the school's worst record since 1960-61.