Michigan coach Juwan Howard underwent a profitable coronary heart process to resect an aortic aneurysm and restore Howard’s aortic valve, the varsity introduced Friday. Howard is anticipated to make a full restoration inside six to 12 weeks and will return to basketball exercise in as little as 4 weeks. The timeline would put Howard again on the courtroom for the beginning of the Wolverines’ 2023-24 season, which suggestions off with a Nov. 3 recreation in opposition to Northwood.Â
Wolverines affiliate coach Phil Martelli will lead this system within the interim.Â
“I really feel so grateful and blessed that this surgical procedure was carried out at College of Michigan Well being,” Howard stated in a press release. “My spouse, Jenine, and our household admire the world-class care that has been offered to us. Dr. (Kim) Eagle, Dr. (Himanshu) Patel, Dr. (Stanley) Chetcuti, and all the workers on the Frankel Cardiovascular Middle are so gifted and carried out like champions all through this course of. I’m going to work very arduous in my rehabilitation to be stronger than ever by the point our upcoming season is upon us.”
Howard was employed by Michigan in 2019 following the departure of John Beilein and has a 79-48 report on the college with two NCAA Event appearances. The previous star basketball participant for the Wolverines is greatest recognized for being a part of the “Fab 5” through the 1991-92 season. Howard, together with Jalen Rose, Chris Webber, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson, revolutionized the sport of school basketball by displaying freshmen can play key roles for high basketball packages.
Martelli, the previous longtime St. Joseph’s head coach, joined Michigan’s workers in 2019 following his departure from the Hawks program. Martelli has a 444-328 profession report with seven NCAA Event appearances below his belt.