The Michigan men's basketball team, known as the Michigan Wolverines represents the University of Michigan in intercollegiate men's basketball. The team was established in 1909 and made its debut during the 1909-1910 academic year. The Michigan Wolverines team Competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
They have won one NCAA Championship, along with two National Invitation Tournaments (NIT). In addition, the team has secured 15 Big Ten Conference titles and two Big Ten tournament titles.The team won their NCAA tournament championship in 1989.
Michigan basketball head coach 2024
Juwan Howard is currently the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines men's team. On May 22, 2019, he was named the head coach of the Wolverines, agreeing on a five-year contract. Before his coaching career, he was an All-American player on the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team.cDuring his time at Michigan, Howard was part of the famous "Fab Five" recruiting class of 1991, which reached the finals of the NCAA tournament in both 1992 and 1993.
After his college career, Howard entered the NBA and had a basketball playing career as a power forward. He was selected as the fifth overall pick in the 1994 NBA draft by the Washington Bullets. Throughout his NBA career, he earned one All-Star selection and one All-NBA selection.cAs a coach in 2021, he was awarded the AP Coach of the Year, Henry Iba Award, and Big Ten Coach of the Year, all in the same year.
Juwan Howard Physical Attributes
| Age | 51 years old (February 7, 1973) |
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
Juwan Howard’s Age
Juwan Howard was born on February 7, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He attended the Chicago Vocational High School in Chicago, Illinois, where he began to play basketball. Afterwards, Howard joined the University of Michigan.
Juwan Howard’s Height
Juwan Howard stands at a height of 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters).
Juwan Howard’s Weight
Juwan Howard weighs around 250 pounds or 113 kilograms.
Michigan basketball Head Coach year by year
Michigan Wolverines men's basketball has had a total of 17 head coaches throughout its history as of 2024. Among these coaches, Steve Fisher holds the distinction of being the first head coach to lead the team to an NCAA Tournament championship. This achievement occurred in 1989, when the Wolverines emerged as the champions of college basketball.
Here is the list of Indiana Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team head coaches year by year:
| Coach | Years | Record |
| George D. Corneal | 1908–09 | 1–4 |
| Elmer Mitchell | 1917–19 | 22–20 |
| E. J. Mather | 1919–28 | 108–53 |
| George Veenker | 1928–31 | 35–12 |
| Frank Cappon | 1931–38 | 78–57 |
| Bennie Oosterbaan | 1938–46 | 81–72 |
| Osborne Cowles | 1946–48 | 28–14 |
| Ernest McCoy | 1948–52 | 40–47 |
| William Perigo | 1952–60 | 78–100 |
| Dave Strack | 1960–68 | 113–89 |
| Johnny Orr | 1968–80 | 209–113 |
| Bill Frieder | 1980–89 | 191–87 |
| Steve Fisher | 1989–97 | 184*–82* 108–53 |
| Brian Ellerbe | 1997–2001 | 62*–60* 25–32 |
| Tommy Amaker | 2001–07 | 109–83 |
| John Beilein | 2007–19 | 278–150 |
| Juwan Howard | 2019–present | 79–48 |
Michigan Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff 2024
Here is the list of all the coaching staff of the Michigan men's basketball team as of 2024:
| Name | Title |
| Juwan Howard | Head Coach |
| Phil Martelli | Associate Head Coach |
| Saddi Washington | Assistant Coach |
| Howard Eisley | Assistant Coach |
| Chris Hunter | Director of Basketball Operations |
| Jay Smith | Director of Player Personnel & Development |
Associate Head Coach
Phil Martelli is the associate head coach of the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball program since 2019. Prior to joining the Wolverines, Martelli had a career as the head coach for Saint Joseph's University for 24 seasons from 1996 to 2019. Before becoming the head coach, he served as an assistant coach for the university for 10 years from 1986 to 1995.
Since joining the Michigan Wolverines, Martelli played a role in helping the Wolverines secure the 2021 Big Ten title and achieve back-to-back appearances in the Sweet 16 at the 2021 and 2022 NCAA Tournaments.
In addition to his coaching roles, Martelli has served as the President of the NABC's Board of Directors and was a member of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Ethics Coalition. He also served as a board member on the NCAA Division I Oversight Committee.
Assistant Coach
Saddi Washington and Howard Eisley are the two assistant coaches of the Michigan Wolverines Men's Basketball Program. Howard Eisley joined the Michigan Wolverines as an assistant coach in 2019. Prior to that, he was the assistant coach at the New York Knicks (NBA) from 2016 to 2019. He also served as the assistant coach at the Washington Wizards (NBA) from 2014 to 2016. Before transitioning to coaching, Eisley had a 12-year NBA playing career.
Saddi Washington joined the University of Michigan as an assistant coach in 2016. Prior to that, he was the associate head coach at Oakland University from 2013 to 2016. With the Wolverines, Washington has been responsible for working with University of Michigan's wings and continues to coordinate defensive strategies.
Michigan Men’s basketball Support Staff 2024
| Name | Title |
| Jaaron Simmons | Video Analyst |
| Colin Anschuetz | Special Assistant to Head Coach/Program |
| Jon Sanderson | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Olympic Sports |
| Chris Williams | Associate Athletic Trainer |
| Bennett VanSolkema | Graduate Assistant |
FAQ's On Michigan Basketball Coach
A. The program was established in 1909, with the first season of competition during the 1909-1910 academic year.
A. The team plays its home games at the Crisler Center, located on the University of Michigan's campus in Ann Arbor.
A. The team colors for the Michigan Wolverines are maize and blue.
A. Juwan Howard is the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team as of 2024.
