The Wolverines have once again said goodbye to Fab Five legand and now ex-couch Juwan Howard as they let the coach go after five years. The Wolverines finished last in the Big Ten for the first time since 1966-67. The Wolverines lost their final nine games, including Wednesday’s Big Ten tournament defeat to Penn State, to finish 8-24 overall and 3-17 in the league. A steady decline for Howard and Michigan.
Over his five years, Howard went 87-72 making it to the Elite Eight before falling to UCLA by two points. Howard had Michigan back in the Sweet 16 the following season, despite a 19-15 overall record. He has had his issues as well as being suspended a few times as well as some health scares along the way. The school put this out this afternoon;
“After a comprehensive review of the program, I have decided that Juwan will not return as our men’s basketball coach,” athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement. “Juwan is among the greatest Wolverines to ever be associated with our basketball program. I know how much it meant, to not only Juwan, but to all of us for him to return here to lead this program. Despite his love of his alma mater and the positive experience that our student-athletes had under his leadership, it was clear to me that the program was not living up to our expectations and not trending in the right direction. I am thankful for Juwan’s dedication, passion and commitment to U-M and for all that he, and his legacy, will continue to mean to Michigan.”
Breaking: Michigan has parted ways with Juwan Howard after five seasons pic.twitter.com/Dbguj1mdEZ
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What is next for Howard, only he knows but we know he will be back into the game of basketball soon. Stay with EDF Lifestyle for more great CBB News
