In Michigan, Juwan Howard is a coach for whom you "play hard"

Robinson was transferred from Division III Williams College to U-M in 2014 and played three seasons from 2015 to 18. He described Howard as a "relationship-enhancing coach."

"He's just the type of guy for whom you want to play, for which you want to play hard," said Robinson. "He strives to reach out and make connections and to be more than just people able to teach and practice basketball but feel that you have an authentic relationship." with.

"Often, in the training, it is more than half of the battle, to bring people who are willing to hire because they trust you and that 's what they do. they understand that your motives are sincere. "

In Miami, Howard helped spot his opponents and develop defensive game patterns, even though the roles could change game. During his six years as assistant / assistant, the team ranked the positions of Defense No. 7, No. 8, No. 5, No. 7, No. 20 and 15.

"He has a very, very good understanding of this piece of talk conceptually and what it takes to succeed, both as an individual and as a team defender," Robinson said. kind of thing. He was constantly in my ear, just trying to help me grow as a player. "

FEATURE – In this November 30, 2016 photo, Miami Heat assistant coach Juwan Howard will watch the second half of the NBA basketball game against the Nuggets in Denver. A person aware of the situation told the Associated Press that Howard had accepted a five-year contract to become the Michigan men's basketball coach. The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, because the announcement had not been made. (AP Photo / David Zalubowski, File) (Photo: The associated press)

Robinson, who has played 24 games with Miami this season, acknowledged that Howard helped improve his defensive play. He thinks Howard has extensive knowledge that can be applied to both ends of the ground.

"I think he's also more than capable of committing an offense," Robinson said. "I think he understands both very well." The other thing that really impressed me is his ability to understand the development of players, especially with tall men, and what they do. It is necessary to develop this position. "

Robinson believes Howard is ready to become a head coach, highlighting talks he has had with other NBA teams for head coaching positions this season.

Although Howard has no experience in recruiting, Robinson thinks he has "more than what is needed" to succeed in this area.

"I think it's an area in which he's really going to excel," Robinson said. "It may not always be the case when people come from the NBA to go to university, but he is so good at establishing real relationships that it would be difficult to find a child who would not want to play for him.

"I think it's pretty cool to have an NBA champion, a guy who's played 19 years in the league, who has a career as glorious as his – especially with the Fab Five. It's very special … As a player, I know how to grow up is the kind of thing that you idolize.

As for comparing Howard to former coach John Beilein, Robinson said there were differences. But he also thinks that there is an essential similarity between the two coaches:

"I think it's common ground that they have in common, they're really good people who care about their players, in all honesty, and always put their players first," Robinson said. . "But what matters most is how you develop these young kids on and off the field."