“We’ve got to fix some things,” May said. “We’ve got to find some solutions to the problems that we face.”

There's still plenty of basketball left to be played, but it looks like head coach Dusty May has completely turned around the Michigan program from where it was

While Big Ten play is still in its early stages, the Wolverines and Spartans look to be on a collision course atop the conference

Dusty May met with the media for his weekly Monday press conference to discuss Michigan’s 5-0 start in Big Ten play and preview this week’s trip to Minnesota.

Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) reaches for the ball between the legs of Michigan center Vladislav Goldin (50) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP

Michigan basketball's Dusty May doesn't want any fines, but he was absolutely perplexed by the refereeing in Sunday's win vs. Northwestern.

"We don’t really care where the Spartans are," Michigan basketball coach Dusty May said. "But I think it adds more interest to the game."

Michigan State (14-2) has won nine in a row under Tom Izzo, now in his 30th year on the job. The Spartans, ranked No. 16, clobbered Washington at home and won at Northwestern on Sunday (78-68) since the last poll came out.

After blowing a 16-point lead in their last outing against Ohio State, No. 11 Purdue (16-5, 8-2) came into their home building with bad intent, and the Wolverines were their victims. The Boilermakers jumped to a 13-2 lead to start the game and never looked back, delivering a 91-64 beatdown of No. 21 Michigan (14-5, 6-2) on Friday night.

Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer get a bulk of the credit, but Michigan coach Dusty May brought up some other names for why Purdue wins.

May, when discussing the game, threw some big complements Painter's way as he previewed the matchup with the media.

The Big Ten ... follow Dusty May to Ann Arbor has paid dividends for him and the Wolverines. Arizona transfer Oumar Ballo has been a beast for Indiana in the paint, leading the Big Ten in rebounds ...