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MINNEAPOLIS — Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg recently connected with Michigan head coach Juwan Howard, to offer advice and encouragement. Howard is recovering from Sept. 15 heart surgery to remove an aortic aneurysm and repair his aortic valve. Hoiberg had the same procedure that suddenly ended his 10-year NBA playing career in 2005. Howard's conditions were identified following a routine medical check. He is expected to fully recover and return to the program this fall. Assistant coach Saddi Washington represented the Wolverines at Big Ten Media Day in Minnesota. He said there was no specific timetable for Howard's return to the sideline.
