The college basketball world might be losing one of its hottest coaching rivalries before it really heats up. After just two seasons of the Tom Izzo-Dusty May showdown, there's buzz that May could be headed to the NBA.

Fresh off leading the Michigan Wolverines to a national championship—the program's first since 1989—May is reportedly drawing interest from multiple NBA teams. According to Front Office Sports, the 49-year-old coach is being considered for the Orlando Magic's head coaching vacancy, with the Golden State Warriors also potentially in the mix.

May's impact in Ann Arbor has been nothing short of remarkable. In his first season, he had the Wolverines competing for a Big Ten title and reaching the Sweet 16. This year, he took it a step further by securing the Big Ten's first men's basketball national championship since the Michigan State Spartans did it in 2000. That kind of rapid success has put him squarely on the NBA's radar.

The Izzo-May rivalry has added a new layer of intensity to the Michigan-Michigan State matchup. With contrasting coaching styles and roster-building philosophies, the two have already had a few memorable clashes, splitting their first four meetings. It's the kind of rivalry that could define the Big Ten for years—if both coaches stick around.

Whether May will quickly shut down these rumors or let NBA interest develop remains to be seen. A departure would be a tough blow for the Wolverines, but if he stays, it could signal a long-term commitment to building something special in Ann Arbor. Either way, it's a storyline worth watching for college basketball fans and anyone who loves a good coaching carousel.