Fresh off cutting down the nets in Phoenix, Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May is still processing the program's monumental second NCAA men's basketball championship. The 69-63 victory over a formidable UConn team on Monday night capped a storybook season, and the feeling, as May described to "Good Morning America," is surreal. "It still feels like a dream," the championship coach admitted.

For May, the magic formula wasn't a single superstar, but a deep and unselfish roster. He highlighted the team's "balance of power" as its defining characteristic, noting they had eight different leading scorers throughout the season. "The way these guys share the spotlight, share the success and all play their roles, it's been a special group to coach," May said, emphasizing a collective ethos that echoes the recent success of teams like UCLA's women's basketball champions.

This culture-first approach fueled a dramatic turnaround from last season's Sweet 16 exit. May credits a meticulous selection process focused on finding players with a team-first mentality and consistent messaging from the coaching staff. His philosophy is deeply influenced by his time as a student manager under the legendary Bobby Knight at Indiana University. From Knight, May internalized a crucial lesson: "The will to prepare is much more than the will to win." This focus on relentless preparation and anticipation, May believes, was foundational to Michigan's championship run.

With the confetti still settling, the focus for Coach May and the Wolverines is already shifting. The coach confirmed his plans to return to Ann Arbor next season, signaling his intent to build a lasting legacy and defend the title. For Michigan fans and the college basketball world, the message is clear: the work for next season begins now.