University of Wisconsin men’s basketball assistant Howard Moore has been transferred to a long-term facility and will not coach in 2019-2020.
Howard, who lost his wife and daughter and suffered severe burns in an auto accident in May when a wrong-way driver struck their vehicle in Michigan, underwent cardiac arrest and has been receiving care by the doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital, according to a statement from UW.
UW officials released a statement from the Moore family Monday:
“University of Wisconsin men’s basketball assistant coach Howard Moore recently experienced a medical issue at his Madison area home that required ambulatory transportation to a local hospital. During the transportation to the hospital, Howard underwent cardiac arrest and has been receiving care by the doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital.
“Howard will now be moving to a long-term care and rehabilitation facility to continue the focus on his recovery and health. He will not coach during the upcoming 2019-20 season.
“The Moore Family greatly appreciates the outpouring of love and support from the greater Madison and Chicago communities, the Badgers and Big Ten families and all whose lives Howard and his family have touched. Please continue to keep Howard and his son, Jerell, in your prayers.”
