JACE HOWARD NEWS

Medically retires Howard has medically retired from basketball, Clayton Sayfie of On3.com reports.

Impact Howard transferred from Michigan to Fordham for his sixth season of college basketball and appeared in two games with his new school. However, he'll be stepping away from the game for medical reasons. Howard averaged 10.0 minutes per game in 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jace Howard, son of former Michigan basketball coach, announces transfer destination Howard's tenure included a trip to the Elite 8 and two to the Sweet 16. He stayed with the program for the 2024-25 year, after his father wa...

APRIL 30 • FREEP.COM

Commits to Fordham Howard has committed to transfer to Fordham on Tuesday, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Howard spent the past five seasons at Michigan in a limited role, never making a start. The 6-foot-7 graduate senior, who comes from a bloodline of basketball success, now looks to carve out a more impactful role in the next chapter of his career.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jace Howard, son of Juwan Howard, to leave Michigan basketball, enters transfer portal The son of the former Michigan basketball legend and head coach is departing the program.

MARCH 31 • USATODAY.COM

Enters transfer portal Howard entered the NCAA's transfer portal Monday, according to Travis Branham of 247Sports.

Impact While healthy for Michigan's 2024-25 season, Howard logged more DNPs (32) than games (five). He has not recorded any 2025 games and one year of collegiate eligibility remaining.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Not on injury report Howard (knee) is not listed with an injury designation on Michigan's availability report ahead of Monday's opener against Cleveland State.

Impact All signs point towards that fact that Howard will be available tonight after the senior returned to practice last week. The 6-foot-7 forward, who appeared in just 10 games last season due to injury, will look to establish a role for himself off the bench this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Return to practice expected Head coach Dusty May indicated that Howard (knee) is expected to return to practice within the next few days, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Howard sat out Michigan's recent exhibition game against Toledo with what was referred to as a 'minor injury' but appears to be on track to make his return soon. The senior forward has not seen a ton of playing time in his tenure with the Wolverines, logging a career-high 12.8 minutes per game during the 2023-24 season, though the new era of Michigan basketball under Coach May could lead to a larger role as a bench option for Howard. His status will be worth monitoring moving forward heading into Michigan's season opener against Cleveland State.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with 'minor injury' Howard (undisclosed) sat for Michigan's exhibition against Toledo, James Hawkins of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Howard reportedly had a minor injury that caused him to miss the exhibition. It doesn't sound like the wing's long term status is in question, but he's certainly questionable for the start of the season when Michigan tips off on Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 7, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Questionable to play Saturday Howard (undisclosed) is questionable to play Saturday against Michigan State.

Impact Howard has missed four games in a row, and it wouldn't be shocking if he misses a fifth straight contest with a nagging injury. Howard has struggled with injuries all season long and has logged just five appearances off the bench this campaign, so he's not expected to make a big fantasy impact even if available.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs Badgers Howard (undisclosed) is listed as out against Wisconsin, Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com reports.

Impact Howard didn't play in the Wolverines' last game against Rutgers, either. The forward has only appeared in five games this season after missing Michigan's first 16 contests. Howard is averaging 2.2 points and 1.4 rebounds across 9.6 minutes.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Knee lands new designation Howard (knee) has been listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against Illinois.

Impact Howard's has only played one game so far this season due to his knee injury, recording eight minutes with zero points and three boards. The junior forward was listed as questionable as well and still played, but his status is still worth monitoring due to the ability of knee injuries to resurge.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed and warming up Howard was seen dressed and warming up ahead of Michigan's game against Maryland on Thursday, Noah Kingsley of Michigan Daily Sports reports.

Impact Howard was previously listed as a game-time decision with a knee injury and has yet to play in a game for the Wolverines this season, though the junior forward appears to be ready to go against the Terrapins. Howard averaged 1.2 points per game for Michigan in the 2022-23 season.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Howard (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus McNeese State.

Impact Howard will have to wait at least until Thursday's matchup with Minnesota to make his season debut as he continues to deal with a knee injury. However, Howard's return timetable is uncertain.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Eastern Michigan Howard (knee) is out for the Wolverines' game Saturday against Eastern Michigan.

Impact Six weeks have passed since the initial diagnosis of Howard's knee injury. Even so, he will still need time to recover. Now, Howard's next opportunity to play for the Wolverines is against Florida on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No timetable for Juwan Howard to return to Michigan, 'continuing to make strides'

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan guard Jace Howard sidelined with knee injury as Wolverines begin season Michigan men’s basketball guard Jace Howard will miss time as he recovers from a stress fracture in his right knee and tibia.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michigan's Jace Howard to miss 4-6 weeks with stress fracture

Jace Howard, the son of head coach Juwan Howard, was expected to take on an increased role this year for Michigan.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Logs limited minutes Thursday Howard (concussion) returned from a two-game absence Thursday and finished with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT) over eight minutes in a loss to Purdue.

Impact Howard missed the last two games with a concussion and was able to return to action Thursday. Even with Jett Howard (ankle) unavailable, Howard still wasn't able to see any sort of increase in minutes. On the year, he's averaging just 7.5 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited during practice Howard (concussion) was limited during his practice Tuesday, according to Michigan beat writer Dylan Burkhardt.

Impact Michigan underwent one its pre-game practices Tuesday. But because Howard was a limited participant that, his availability status will be doubtful before the Wolverines host Purdue on Thursday.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Minnesota Howard (concussion) will sit out Michigan's game Sunday versus Minnesota, according to James Hawkins of The Detroit News.

Impact Howard will have logged multiple absences because of his concussion. Currently, Michigan's next matchup is when the Purdue Boilermakers visit on Thursday.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Howard has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Maryland due to the concussion protocol, James Hawkins of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Howard has been on the fringes of Michigan's rotation for most of the season, but he'll be unable to suit up for Thursday's matchup. It's unclear whether he'll be available for Sunday's game against Minnesota.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores two in loss Howard notched two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound in 10 minutes during Thursday's 63-61 loss to Central Michigan.

Impact Howard continues to ride the bench, logging 10 minutes in a game for the first time since the third contest of the season Nov. 16 against Pitt. It seems unlikely he will be able to contribute at a higher level any time soon.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Is Michigan learning, or are late-game woes a troubling trend?

Juwan Howard and his players expressed optimism after Michigan's narrow loss to No. 3 Virginia, but the trend of late-game collapses continu...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • FOX SPORTS