Michingan assistant Saddi Washington provides latest on Juwan Howard’s status following offseason heart surgery

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard was unable to appear at Big Ten Media Day on Tuesday following an offseason heart procedure. Assistant coach Saddi Washington represented the Wolverines instead, and when he arrived to the podium provided an update on Michigan’s head man.

“We send greetings from Ann Arbor, obviously Coach Juwan wasn’t able to be here but he sends his regards,” Washington said. “He’s doing fantastic, he’s in good spirits, and very motivated to get back to the young men and we’re gonna be really excited the first time we see him walk down that hallway and into the gym.”

Washington was also asked about when Howard should be expected to return to the team and on the sidelines coaching the Wolverines.

“Well, you know my boss right?” Washington asked. “So he’s a very motivated individual to get back. But no, there’s no time table and quite honestly we want him back when he’s ready. He’s gonna listen to his team of doctors and he’s gonna go through the process of working through his rehab and getting healthy. But I know how the competitive spirit that he is and he’s gonna be running through the door when his time comes, and we’re just gonna hold down the fort and force forward and try to prepare these young men for this season.”

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