Michigan Basketball: The latest on Wolverines search for head coach
Who is gaining momentum?
There is no doubt that Juwan Howard is gaining some momentum, at least among the fanbase and also according to Webb, Michigan does think he’s ready to become a head coach.
However, there are questions about how well he would do as a recruiter, even though he has connections to Jaden McDaniels, a five-star recruit and some AAU players because of his son.
The idea of Howard coming and coaching Michigan basketball and keeping the three assistants in place is intriguing but it’s hard to say who Howard would want on staff.
Howard does seem like a serious candidate and some others that feel like serious candidates are Shaka Smart of Texas, Greg Marshall of Witchita State and Ed Cooley of Providence. Michigan has some personal connections to both Smart and Cooley, giving UM some insight.
Marshall has been a hot name for a while and has rebuffed other offers but it’s possible Michigan could lure him away. LaVall Jordan is another name, but his buyout at Butler could be hard to get around and might end up being a sticking point.
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What we do know is that UM is doing its due diligence. With some of the coaching targets, it appears Manuel is willing to spend money and if that’s the case, along with everything else the job offers, the Wolverines should get a coach worthy of the elite program Michigan has become.