In an embarrassing scene, the end of the Michigan vs. Wisconsin basketball game on Sunday ended in a fight between both teams during the handshake line. And it all started because of the actions of Wolverines’ head coach Juwan Howard.
Howard was apparently not happy about Wisconsin calling a timeout with only 15 seconds left and already up by 16. After the game ended, a 77-63 Badgers win, the Michigan head coach appeared to walk away from the handshake line, but filed in at the end instead of leading it off like he normally does.
When he got to Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard, he pulled his mask down and reportedly told him that he’d “remember that,” referencing the timeout. Then, according to Gard, he put his hand on Howard to start to explain why he took the time out, trying to reset the 10 seconds players he just put into the game had to cross the ball past midcourt. Howard, apparently not happy about Gard touching him and voicing his opinion, then got heated and eventually reached towards one of the Badgers’ assistants, appearing to strike him with his open hand.
