Michigan Basketball Contributor Out 4-6 Weeks With Injury

Coach Juwan Howard announced key contributor Jace Howard will miss the first four-to-six weeks of the season due to a stress fracture in his right knee and tibia. 

"This is unfortunate for Jace as he is a vital member of this program," said Juwan Howard. "We know over the next four to six weeks he will be diligent and work as hard as he can to get healthy."

Entering his fourth year with the basketball program, Howard played in 30 games off the bench a season ago. He averaged 1.2 points per game and played nearly eight minutes of action per game. 

The Miami native has been a two-time Academic All-Big Ten and he has two years of eligibility remaining after this season. 

Howard is bummed out after sustaining an injury but he plans on being a big voice for the team this season. The guard/forward wants to be a leader going forward on the Michigan team. 

"You never want to get injured, especially at the beginning of a season," said Jace Howard. "It hasn't been easy not being with my brothers on the floor, however, I am going to continue to be a voice and make an impact."

Michigan is also without coach Howard who is out recovering from heart surgery back on Sept. 15.

Michigan begins its season on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at home against UNC Asheville.