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Michigan athletic director: I never apologized to Chris Webber on school's behalf

So, about that apology.

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel released a statement to ESPN on Friday, denying that he apologized on behalf of the university to former Fab Five star Chris Webber for the fallout from the NCAA investigation that led to the school's decade-long disassociation period from Webber.

"I enjoyed the conversation with Chris when we met several years ago," Manuel said. "But I can assure you I made no apology to Chris and, for those who may be curious, I never asked him to apologize to the University of Michigan. I wish Chris nothing but the best, and I'm happy that he's being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.