Detroit Free Press · Mar 18, 2020
Michigan basketball assistant coach Saddi Washington sticking with program
Jon Teske gets emotional giving thanks on senior night, after Michigan's 82-58 win over Nebraska, March 5, 2020 at Crisler Center. Detroit Free Press
Michigan basketball will not be saying goodbye to its longest-tenured assistant coach.
Saddi Washington confirmed with the Free Press on Wednesday afternoon that he will be staying with the Wolverines.
Sam Webb of The Michigan Insider was the first to report the news.
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Washington, 44, was a candidate for the head coaching job at Western Michigan, his alma mater. The Broncos decided earlier this offseason that former coach Steve Hawkins would not return.
