The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 2 Summary

Date: April 7, 2026
Episode Title: Hour 2 – Dusty May, Seton Evolves

Episode Overview

This episode centers around two major themes:

1. An in-depth discussion with Dusty May, the head coach of the new national champion Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team, exploring his journey, team philosophy, and reactions after the title win.
2. A pivotal announcement from longtime producer and on-air personality Seton O’Connor about his evolving role on the Dan Patrick Show, marking a reflective and emotional moment for the crew.

Dan and his crew (Seton O’Connor, Paulie, Todd Fritz, Marvin) also dissect topics such as the transfer portal in college basketball, recognition in college sports, recent Hall of Fame announcements, and the nuances of sports legacy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Interview with Dusty May: Michigan’s National Champion Head Coach

Dusty May reflects on:

• Celebrations & Exhaustion Post-Championship
  • Lack of sleep, the tradition of walking back from the arena, and a packed hotel celebration.
  • "About an hour. And I think I closed my eyes about five minutes a little bit ago in between interviews." – Dusty May (03:40)
• Immediate Transition to Next Season
  • Focus on roster building as the transfer portal opens just after their victory.
  • "I've been on calls and zooms already this morning. The transfer portal opened again at 12:01 last night, and we have some holes in our roster that we must fill..." – Dusty May (04:36)
• Recruiting Strategy & Transfers
  • The blend of returning and incoming players, and the reality of losing most of the team to the transfer portal upon his arrival.
  • "Almost the entire team had already entered the transfer portal just because of the timing..." (10:01)
  • On not taking it personally and focusing on fit and development for players.
• Halftime Adjustments & Game Insights
  • Team’s mentality at halftime, addressing shooting woes and the challenge of big arenas on depth perception and shooting percentage.
  • "Yaxel was frustrated with his play... We were optimistic that if we found a little bit of offensive rhythm, we could at least tie or lose by no less than three..." – Dusty May (05:32)
  • Addressing the impact of cavernous stadiums: “We shot the heck out of it on Saturday, so we felt good about preparation. I think it had more to do with UConn’s defense, the physicality of the game...” (06:20)
• Personal Journey & Indiana Roots
  • Emotional return to Indiana, anecdotes from his time as a student manager under Bob Knight.
  • "Just as I’ve said repeatedly, it’s just a full circle moment... My mom would bring me up to these clinics at the Final Four..." (06:58)
  • Lighthearted Bob Knight story—clearing sawdust from the Knight's backyard to conceal tree removals. (08:15)
  • Favorite Bob Knight drinks: "Dr. Pepper and chocolate milk. This was Chocola before Chocola or Yahoo." (09:25)
• Building the Championship Team
  • Financial challenges, landing key transfers (Vlad Golden from FAU, Danny Wolf from Yale), and forging team culture. (10:26-11:51)
• Relationship with Michigan’s Legacy
  • On the Fab Five’s influence:
    • "Other than Michael Jordan, in my lifetime, they've changed the culture of our sport for the better more than any other team, group, or individual." (12:55)
  • On the school’s identity:
    • "It's an everything school, but I have issues saying that football is incredibly important at Michigan. ...People love the university. They appreciate a certain style of play as far as tenacity and teamwork..." (11:55)
• Coaching Sacrifices
  • Lost voice from pouring himself into his players; praised Tom Izzo as a standard-bearer for sustained effort. (13:36-13:50)

2. Transfer Portal, Coaching Mobility & NCAA Trends

• Transfer Portal Musings

  • Transfer portal opened at 12:01 a.m. post-championship; estimated 1,100 men’s basketball players will enter portal (25:00-27:00)
  • Dan calls for compensation to “mid-major” schools who lose top players to bigger programs, equating their role to “junior colleges” now.
    • "I view mid majors now as junior colleges. Basketball wise, that you're there for two years..." – Dan Patrick (15:48)

• Parallels Between Player & Coach Transfers

  • Discussion on fairness: if players must wait a year after multiple transfers, so should coaches.
    • "Your first leave by choice is on the house. Your second leave by choice, you have to wait a year." – Paulie (15:21)

3. Recognition, Legacy, and “Fame” in College Basketball

• Do Great Teams Get Enough Credit?

  • Call from “Adam in Illinois” debating whether Michigan should be considered a historical team and if media slighted them.
    • Dan’s view: Being “great” isn’t always paired with being “famous”; teams are remembered for star power as much as wins.
    • "These weren't great players, but they became a great team." – Dan (28:10)
    • "You can be a great team. You're just not famous. And there's a big difference in that." – Dan (31:59)
  • Modern Most Outstanding Players not always household names, affecting “legacy” in pop culture. (32:47)
  • If Michigan’s players thrive in the NBA, history will look back differently (Marvin, 31:30).

• Comparison to Other Programs

  • "From the start of the season, Michigan was considered one of the two or three best teams..." – Dan (29:35)
  • Names like the Fab Five have outsized cultural impact despite not winning titles.

4. Seton O’Connor’s Announcement & Show Evolution

• Seton’s Departure from Daily Radio

  • Seton O’Connor reveals that Friday will be his last day on the radio show after more than 18 years (43:06, 43:26).
  • "That also happens to be my last day on this radio show." – Seton O’Connor (43:26)
  • Moving to spearhead digital/social initiatives, experiential content, and "building a new room on this house."
    • "I'm sort of moving towards that. ...I'm not walking out the door. I'm sort of building a new room on this house." – Seton (44:13)
    • "I've been on the radio since 2000, ...24 of the last 27 years. ...This has been my whole career..." (45:52)
  • Personal reasons—wants to be present for his 16-year-old son’s formative years.
  • Dan emotionally supports the move, relating to his own reasons for starting the show: family and freedom.

• Team Reflections

  • Dan references when McLovin left for similar family/career reasons (47:16).
  • Dylan will temporarily fill Seton's chair; evolution and growth are part of the show's fabric.

5. Hall of Fame & NBA Draft Musings

• Basketball Hall of Fame

  • Announcements: Doc Rivers, Candace Parker, and Amar’e Stoudemire among inductees (16:50-17:19).
  • Crew debates Stoudemire’s candidacy—good player, knees held him back from “greatest” status (17:19-17:27).

• NBA Mock Draft & Impact Performances

  • Discussion of Michigan’s Braylon Mullins, possibly going late in the first round (36:25-37:15).
  • Dan and Seton agree “not being scared” in big moments counts for NBA prospects.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “About an hour. And I think I closed my eyes about five minutes a little bit ago in between interviews.”

  • Dusty May on post-championship sleep deprivation (03:40)

• "I've been on calls and zooms already this morning. The transfer portal opened again at 12:01 last night..."

  • Dusty May on the non-stop nature of college coaching (04:36)

• “I wanted them to get to know me. ...College years are... such informative years... we just want to make sure it's the right fit."

  • Dusty May on player relationships and the portal (10:32)

• “Other than Michael Jordan, in my lifetime, [the Fab Five] changed the culture of our sport for the better more than any other team..."

  • Dusty May on Michigan basketball’s cultural legacy (12:55)

• "These weren't great players, but they became a great team."

  • Dan Patrick refuting Michigan criticism, noting team synergy (28:10)

• "You can be a great team. You're just not famous. And there's a big difference in that."

  • Dan Patrick on fame vs. team greatness in college basketball history (31:59)

• "That also happens to be my last day on this radio show."

  • Seton O'Connor breaking the news about his transition (43:26)

• "I'm not walking out the door. I'm sort of building a new room on this house."

  • Seton’s positive spin on his evolving role (44:13)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 02:20 – Dusty May interview begins
• 03:38 – Dusty (sleep and post-game party)
• 04:36 – May on building next year’s roster
• 05:25 – Halftime adjustments
• 06:20 – On shooting in big arenas and UConn’s defense
• 06:58 – Emotional homecoming in Indiana, Bob Knight stories
• 10:01 – Rebuilding Michigan’s roster via transfer portal
• 11:55 – Is Michigan a “football or basketball school”?
• 12:55 – Fab Five influence, fandom, and advice
• 15:21 – Parity between transfer rules for players/coaches
• 25:00 – Transfer portal implications for men’s basketball
• 28:10 – Dan on greatness vs. “fame” of college teams
• 31:30 – If Michigan’s players become NBA stars, legacy shifts
• 43:06 – Seton O’Connor’s “stat of the day” and announcement
• 44:13 – Seton’s explanation of new role and rationale
• 47:16 – Dan on supporting crew following their families/careers

Summary Tone & Feel

The episode is classic “Dan Patrick Show”—equal parts sharp sports analysis, insider stories, and genuine camaraderie. Coach May’s humility and humor stand out, while Seton’s announcement brings a heartfelt, reflective mood—as Dan and the team remind listeners that beyond championships and careers, freedom and family come first. The show balances celebration, debate, and transition, capturing a moment of change in both sports and the show itself.