Juwan Howard is Michigan’s new basketball coach.
Here’s our instant reaction to the hire, how Howard fits, the Fab Five, recruiting and the risk involved in Warde Manuel’s decision.
Still to come
- 1. This is a massive gamble but it makes sense to take it now
- 2. I would temper recruiting expectations — to start
- 3. Staffing will be critical
- 4. What will Howard run on offense and defense?
- 5. A quarter-century later, the Fab Five is back
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