Purdue (19-6, 10-3) led Michigan (19-5, 11-2) for the majority of their intense Big Ten matchup, maintaining a steady lead throughout the game. Despite Purdue's control, Michigan refused to back down,

Bloomington, Ind. — Roughly 21 hours before Michigan coach Dusty May was set to make his return to Assembly Hall and face his alma mater Indiana, the news came out. Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson will step down from his position at the end of the season after four years on the job.

Michigan is reportedly working on keeping basketball coach Dusty May in Ann Arbor to counter interest from Indiana, his alma mater.

May is likely at or near the top of the coaching wish list for IU fans and its athletic director after Mike Woodson steps down.

Dusty May and Michigan have a huge game this week as they look to take over first place in the Big Ten. The Wolverines are hosting #7 Purdue on Tuesday night at 7:00 ET from the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, and the game will be streaming on Peacock. Michigan is currently favored by 2.5 points.

On3's Chris Balas reports Michigan could be working on new contract for men's basketball head coach Dusty May, with financial backing from athletic department boosters

May climbed the coaching ladder all the way to Ann Arbor. His Wolverines are 16-5 overall and 9-2 in the Big Ten, good for a tie for second place with Michigan State and a half-game behind 10-2 Purdue entering Friday’s games. He spoke this week about his return to Assembly Hall.

May, a student basketball manager at Indiana in the late 1990s, will return to Bloomington on Saturday as Michigan's head coach.