Key Points
Rumors gained momentum when a fraudulent Twitter account (@JomRothstein, posing as college hoops insider Jon Rothstein) inaccurately asserted that Howard would step down, and assistant coach Phil Martelli would assume the interim coaching role..
Despite Martelli temporarily leading the team during Howard's recuperation from a heart procedure, Howard remains actively present on the bench.APWhile not escalating to a fistfight, Howard did engage in an altercation that has been brought to attention and flagged for investigation...
Subsequent rumors hinted at a potential fistfight involving Howard within the program, which could have significant repercussions, especially considering Howard's previous suspension for a handshake line incident with Wisconsin coach Greg Gard in 2022...
Howard remains under a zero-tolerance policy instituted by U-M after striking a Wisconsin assistant coach in February 2022, Quinn tweeted...
A confrontation between Howard and longtime U-M strength and condition coach Jon Sanderson in a team practice late last week is being explored and going through a university review process, Quinn reported..
