Michigan Wolverines men's basketball head coach Juwan Howard underwent heart surgery Friday, the team announced.
Howard is "expected to fully recover" within 12 weeks, the Wolverines said. He could return to coaching in four to six weeks.
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Howard's aortic valve was repaired following an aortic aneurysm discovered during a routine medical check, the team said.