Phil Martelli Returns to The Palestra as Acting Head Coach for Michigan in Game Against Penn State

Despite a loss for Michigan, Martelli cherishes the return to the historic Philadelphia arena where he coached for 34 years.

Phil Martelli, the associate head coach of Michigan's basketball team, took over as acting head coach during a game against Penn State at The Palestra, a historic Philadelphia arena where he coached for 34 years.
Martelli's return to The Palestra was marked by a loss for Michigan, with a final score of 79-73 in favor of Penn State.
Martelli has previously stepped in as interim head coach for Michigan during Juwan Howard's recovery from heart surgery and suspension.
The game at The Palestra was also a family affair, as Martelli's son, Jimmy, is an assistant coach for Penn State.
Despite the loss, Martelli cherished the opportunity to coach again at The Palestra, emphasizing the importance of memories and relationships in his career.