Embed from Getty Images Today is a big day for Michigan as the Wolverines introduce new head coach Juwan Howard of the men’s basketball program. It is a reunion with the former Fab Five member that has sent a surge of energy through both the fans and University of Michigan. Juwan Howard, sent a message through social media.
Dream come true! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/e18TakjEAO
— Juwan Howard (@JuwanHoward) May 30, 2019
Howard expressed his own excitement as he said his dream has come true. Juwan Howard is now looking for an assistant coache as one of John Beilein former assistants have left the Michigan basketball team. Howard is said to be zeroing in on veteran college coach Phil Martelli.
That may prove to be a good choice for the first time head coach at a large University. Martelli had been the head coach at Saint Joseph’s since Juwan Howard’s rookie year with the Washington Bullets. St. Joseph’s parted ways with Martelli at the end of last season.
But this day, this day is all about Juwan Howard coming home to the school he loves. He will be flanked by his former Fab Five teammates at the press conference. Many current Michigan players are also at the presser, and some Michigan basketball legends. Terry Mills, Loy Vaught and others, including Michigan Wolverines football coach Jim Harbaugh.
When Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel announced that he was standing before the media, alumni and fan base with “My choice for basketball coach.” Juwan Howard teared up.
Manuel went on to say when he interviewed Juwan Howard in Miami, it was perfect day and he made sure to sit Howard with his back to the beach to a bunch of laughter.
When it came time for the Michigan basketball legend and new head basketball coach to speak he was still emotional, “Wow. Tears of joy, I’m back.” He started off, to cheers from the Michigan faithful.
Juwan Howard says being named coach at Michigan is the second-biggest accomplishment in his life.
No. 1? Getting his degree from Michigan in 1997.
Many thanks! So happy Juwan is home at Michigan!
The question I have is will Howard bring a whole new offensive scheme to the Wolverines?