Juwan Howard made an All-Star team and an All-NBA third team. He spent 17 seasons in the league. He has been a Heat assistant coach the last five years.
But he might best be known as a member of the Fab Five.
That connection will resonate even more strongly as Howard returns to Michigan.
Miami Heat Beat:
BREAKING: Miami Heat assistant Juwan Howard is expected to be named Michigan head coach, sources tell @miaheatbeat and @5ReasonsSports. Story posting soon on https://t.co/XoF2xcW3nL.
— Miami Heat Beat (We Just Cover The Team) (@miaheatbeat) May 21, 2019
Jeff Goodman of Stadium:
Juwan Howard has agreed to a 5-year deal to become the Michigan head coach, source told @Stadium.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) May 22, 2019
Michigan needed a coach after losing John Beilein – who had no NBA-coaching experience – to the Cavaliers. So, the Wolverines are hiring Howard, who has no college-coaching experience.
Shifting levels will be an adjustment for Howard. So will becoming a head coach for the first time.
But Howard was has established himself as a steady contributor to the Heat’s respected coaching staff. He interviewed for the Lakers, Cavs and Timberwolves head-coaching positions. Howard brings far more credibility than just his Michigan-alumnus status to this job.
