Miami Heat Beat report: Juwan Howard expected to coach Michigan

It’s no secret that Juwan Howard has been looking for a head coaching job, in the NBA or in college.

Now it appears that Erik Spoelstra’s top assistant will land the perfect one.

The former member of the Fab Five is expected to take the gig at the University of Michigan, according to Five Reasons Sports affiliate Miami Heat Beat, which has been out front of recent news related to Howard.

Our guys at @MiaHeatBeat are breaking this…https://t.co/JuQUDlmIqK

— Five Reasons Sports Network (@5ReasonsSports) May 21, 2019

If Howard goes, it leaves a huge hole on the Heat staff. Howard is the primary communicator with the players among the assistants, filling the role that current New York Knicks coach David Fizdale did with the Big 3 when Howard was a playing member of those teams. Howard is respected in the locker room for what he’s done in a variety of capacities, especially by the big men.

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— John Kozan (@brassjazz) May 21, 2019

It’s also notable that, other than Anthony Carter — who is still learning the ropes — the Heat do not have a prominent African-American assistant, which is striking considering how progressive the franchise has been in many areas.

People are suggesting UD or CB as the next assistant.

Either would be incredible.

I don't see it at this stage of their lives.

— Five Reasons Sports Network (@5ReasonsSports) May 21, 2019

Now we have more on the possible candidates.

Some interesting names — and I’m personally hearing that Posey could emerge as the favorite.

Quality group of candidates, all African-American, 4 with direct ties to the Heat https://t.co/LIlbiqxWsR

— Five Reasons Sports Network (@5ReasonsSports) May 21, 2019

The Big 3 guys, starting with LeBron and Wade, are in favor of the move.

Big time.

Here is more on Irv Roland, who has an excellent reputation:

Potential Heat assistant coaching candidate Irv Roland was the man behind the 🎥 during the viral scrimmage in Miami last summer, featuring Kyrie Irving, James Harden, and Kevin Durant vs. the @MiamiHEAT. https://t.co/mewC0UfRUx

— Miami Heat Beat (@miaheatbeat) May 21, 2019