Social Media Reacts To Michigan Coach Juwan Howard Consoling Kennedy Chandler After Tennessee Loss

Juwan Howard may get some angry people after him when he punched Wisconsin Badger coach Greg Gard last month, but this month he is being praised for his actions.

Michigan Wolverines coach Juwan Howard was seen consoling Tennessee Volunteers player Kennedy Chandler after the 11 seed Wolverines knocked out the 3 seed Volunteers on Saturday.

Fans were quick to take social media to say how they thought about it all, and supposedly, the two go way back.

I hope they share this video clip as much as they did the other one. Much Respect to Juwan Howard for consoling Kennedy Chandler the way he did. Real class act pic.twitter.com/jSc7ki9v25

— Etan Thomas (@etanthomas36) March 20, 2022

Many fans shared their praises for the coach who had just been suspended for his post-game antics last month.

Apparently, Coach Howard’s son Jett Howard has known Chandler since the 4th grade.

Wasn’t about being a gesture, Coach is quite familiar with the player, who’s known Coach’s son Jett Howard since 4th grade.

But you do you. Have a nice day. pic.twitter.com/iVBp4bFICG

— 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 (@RetroBitCoach) March 20, 2022

Run this clip 5,000 times like y’all did the other one too. https://t.co/iFEecF5bMw

— Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) March 20, 2022

While many fans may be upset over a busted bracket, this is some of the players last chances to try and cut down the net and showcase their skills for the NBA. It is no doubt that many of these players, especially ones attached to bigger name schools, have the hopes of getting signed to play professionally.

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard embracing Tennessee freshman Kennedy Chandler after leading his team to Sweet 16 a touching #MarchMadness moment pic.twitter.com/2k73rErEpk

— 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 (@exavierpope) March 20, 2022

While many praised the coach, many were still not quick to forget his previous antics.

Please don’t tell me that should make up for his behavior after the Wisconsin game.

— Bill Hill (@BillHill53) March 20, 2022

This is the guy that threw a punch and got a slap on the wrist for it, now he’s a hero ?

— David Hastings (@DavidSix4to3) March 20, 2022

Slugging ‘em or hugging ‘em!!! pic.twitter.com/CxK87z0cOp

— Uncle Leo (@UncleLeonardo) March 20, 2022

Chandler scored 19 points, had 9 assists and added 4 rebounds in his 37 minutes of work on Saturday.

No doubt fans will have their opinions and one right doesn’t eliminate his wrong, but it was a nice gesture from the coach who is taking his 11th seeded Michigan Wolverines to the Sweet 16.

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