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Juwan Howard makes first move as Michigan coach, retains Jon Sanderson

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Juwan Howard has made his first personnel decision as head coach of Michigan basketball.

Howard, who was hired as the Wolverines' head coach on Wednesday, announced in a tweet on Friday that longtime strength-and-conditioning coach Jon Sanderson would remain with the program.

"I'm pleased to announce that Jon Sanderson — an integral part of the program the last 10 years — will be staying in Ann Arbor," Howard wrote. "His reputation precedes him — I'm definitely looking forward to witnessing that first workout.