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Michigan men’s basketball coach Juwan Howard attempted to explain his postgame actions on Sunday after he was seen striking a Wisconsin assistant coach.
Howard said he was upset with Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard calling a timeout with 15 seconds left and up 15 points. Howard pointed a finger at Gard before other coaches and players tried to deescalate the situation. That’s when Howard appeared to take a swing at Wisconsin assistant Joe Krabbenhoft.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin won 77-63.
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Wisconsin Badgers assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft reacts after a fight breaks out between Wisconsin and the Michigan Wolverines. Krabbenhoft was hit in the head by Michigan head coach Juwan Howard at Kohl Center on Feb. 20, 2022, in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Things escalated from there, with assistants and players getting involved.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel condemned the incident.
“I am aware of and watched the end of our men’s basketball game. There is no excuse for any of our staff or student-athletes to get into a physical altercation with others regardless of instigating factors. I reached out and apologized to (Wisconsin athletic director) Chris McIntosh and President Coleman has reached out to UW Chancellor Blank to apologize for the totally unacceptable behavior,” Manuel said.
“We will review the situation more thoroughly and work with the Big Ten Conference as they determine their disciplinary actions and will determine if any further disciplinary actions are needed.”
McIntosh spoke about the incident after the game.
“There is no space for conduct like that in any competition, much less Big Ten competition. The Big Ten takes pride in sportsmanship, the Big Ten takes pride in acting with class, and that didn’t happen today,” he said.
Michigan Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard directs his team during the game with the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center on Feb. 20, 2022, in Madison, Wisconsin.
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“I’ve spoken to the (Big Ten) commissioner personally. I expect the league is going to act swiftly and aggressively. We’ve got staff that have been affected and injured, hit in the face. It’s difficult for me to compose myself in the defense of our staff and our team. We did not instigate this incident. It’s clearly captured on the television feed.”
The Big Ten said it was investigating.
Wisconsin won the game 77-63.
Fox News’ Dan Canova and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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