After undergoing a heart procedure this fall, Michigan Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard is set to officially return to his post on Saturday against Eastern Michigan. While Howard has been present on the bench for many of the games thus far, doctors gave him the green light to fully resume head coaching duties.
Athletic Director Warde Manuel provided the update on Friday:
Full statement on Juwan Howard returning tomorrow from Warde Manuel: pic.twitter.com/scN4JrtVOF
— Kellen Voss (@Kellen__Voss) December 16, 2023
In his absence, associate head coach Phil Martelli oversaw the team’s 5-5 start to the season.