Bill Frieder

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Bill Frieder was a 1964 BBA graduate of Michigan's School of Business and basketball coach at the University of Michigan (1981-1989) and Arizona State University (1989-1997). Frieder was fired by Michigan athletic director Bo Schembechler on the eve of the 1989 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament after Frieder announced that he would leave Michigan for ASU at the end of the season. Schembechler wanted a "Michigan man" to coach Michigan. The Wolverines went on to win the tournament.

Preceded by
Johnny Orr
Michigan Men's Head Basketball Coach
1980–1989
Succeeded by
Steve Fisher


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