Michigan's Dusty May is focused on one thing and it's not the UNC job

Michigan basketball is preparing for the Final Four, but with one of the biggest coaching jobs in college basketball still open, there is still an elephant in the room.

It's one that both Arizona's Tommy Lloyd and Michigan's Dusty May dealt with on Thursday as the two head coaches met with the media ahead of the Final Four game on Saturday.

Lloyd was asked during his main press conference. He said what you'd expect, that he is focused on his players and Arizona.

May was asked by Jeff Goodman from Field of 68 about any possible connections to the North Carolina job, which May denied once again, strongly.

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“I’m not going to comment on any job that’s not mine," May told Goodman. "I’m incredibly happy, honored, and blessed to be the coach of Michigan in the Final Four.”

May has been connected to the job because he's one of the best head coaches in the sport. He's taken Michigan and Florida Atlantic to the Final Four in a span of four years. The Wolverines are also the favorite to cut down the nets this weekend. They have been the favorites the whole tournament.

None of that matters once the ball is tipped. Arizona will be a huge challenge. They have size, shooting, and as much NBA talent as the Wolverines. Illinois and UConn shouldn't be discounted by anyone.

Both of those teams can absolutely win the national championship. Michigan can, too. That's where May's focus is.

And outside of the name, North Carolina doesn't have anything to offer that Michigan doesn't. May has NIL resources, is set to have another great roster, and coaches in the what has become the best conference in the sport.

Warde Manuel has also indicated that he will do everything possible to keep May in Ann Arbor for the foreseeable future.