In a turn of events no one saw coming, former Michigan Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard, now an assistant with the Brooklyn Nets, has reportedly sent a fiery and unexpected message to new Wolverines head coach Dusty Mayâand insiders say it didnât land well.
Howard, who led Michigan from 2019 to 2024 and became a fan favorite in Ann Arbor, has largely stayed quiet since joining the Nets organization. But sources close to the program say a private messageânow leakedâwas delivered to May following Michiganâs offseason roster moves, and it sparked immediate tension behind the scenes.
đ© The Message That Lit the Fire
While the exact contents of the message havenât been officially released, multiple insiders claim Howard criticized May’s early recruiting strategy and questioned whether Michigan was âabandoning its cultureâ in pursuit of short-term success.
âThis isnât the Michigan we built. Donât lose the locker room chasing hype,â the message allegedly read.
The message was reportedly sent directly to Mayâs staff group chatâwhich several former players and assistants from Howardâs era still have access to.
đ€ Dusty May Frustrated, âCaught Off Guardâ
Sources close to May say the message left the new coach âfrustrated and caught off guard,â especially coming from a respected figure like Howard. Though May has publicly praised Howard in the past, the tension now appears to be
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