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Well, that’ll help take some of the sting out of some of the recent outgoing transfers.
While many Michigan basketball fans were focused on Harvard transfer Bryce Aiken, who ultimately chose Seton Hall as his next destination of choice, the Wolverines and Juwan Howard had another ace up the sleeve. And it comes from a school that the maize and blue have already received a transfer from.
It was now two offseasons ago that the Wolverines received a commitment from Columbia forward Jaron Faulds, who’s on the team now as a preferred walk-on. But now it has another player from the Lions — guard Mike Smith, as he announced that he’s transferring to Michigan to finish out his college career.
First and foremost, I would like to thank my amazing Lord and savior Jesus Christ, without whom none of this would be possible. I’m truly blessed and excited to officially say that I will be a Michigan Wolverine. Ann Arbor it’s demon time 🖤 #GoBlue 〽️ pic.twitter.com/cZLK7a3Xpp
— Mike Smith (@Ayeyoomike__) April 10, 2020
In 2019-20, Smith played in 30 games and averaged 22.8 points, 4.5 assists and 4.1 rebounds.
With Zavier Simpson and David DeJulius both departing, Michigan now has an experienced leader in the backcourt, to go along with fellow guard Eli Brooks.