It was Juwan's decision out of respect for Phil returning to his hometown of Philadelphia and coaching at the Palestra.
"In an amazing & classy move, Juwan Howard asked Phil Martelli to serve as Michigan’s head coach for the Wolverines game against the Nittany Lions at the Palestra and in his hometown of Philadelphia"
"In an amazing & classy move, Juwan Howard asked Phil Martelli to serve as Michigan’s head coach for the Wolverines game against the Nittany Lions at the Palestra and in his hometown of Philadelphia"
