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Sportlight for: June 11-17, 2 TakesJUNE 10, 2021 • Associated Press
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Sportlight for week: May 14-20MAY 13, 2021 • Associated Press
Mike Smith's decision not to return to Michigan was a bet on himself and his future Former Michigan point guard Mike Smith's decision to chase his professional dreams was a bet on himself and his future.
MAY 10, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Reaction to Mike Smith's decision to move on from Michigan Some thoughts on Mike Smith's departure and what it means for the Michigan basketball team.
APRIL 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Michigan basketball's Mike Smith passes on extra year in college, declares for NBA draft Michigan basketball's Mike Smith, the transfer from Columbia, announced that he will enter the 2021 NBA draft, passing on an extra year in c...
APRIL 7, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Mike Smith announces for 2021 NBA draft There has been a lot of question about who could return for Michigan basketball, given that the NCAA declared that the 2020-21 season was so...
APRIL 7, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Webblog: Will Michigan basketball be active in the transfer portal again? A former major Michigan target is in the transfer portal. Will Michigan pursue him again?
MARCH 24, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Ivy stays sidelined, but transfers representing league well Three years ago, Mike Smith and Seth Towns were playing against each other in the Ivy League. Last week, those two made quite an impression...
MARCH 19, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Mike Smith, architect of Michigan basketball's offense, turns in flawless performance Mike Smith played his best game of season in Michigan basketball's 79-66 win over Maryland, scoring 18 points and dishing 15 assists for Wol...
MARCH 12, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Mike Smith recaps Michigan's win, previews Rutgers game and more Senior guard Mike Smith met with reporters to discuss his season, what's next for the Wolverines and more.
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Logs six assists in win Smith tallied six points (2-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists, two rebounds and two steals over 31 minutes in Sunday's 67-59 win over Wisconsin.
Impact Smith was the least productive starter on the scoreboard Sunday, but he led the team with six assists during the comeback victory. The transfer from Columbia has been quite inconsistent during his first season with the Wolverines, averaging 8.2 points and 5.6 assists over 30.4 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Michigan coach Juwan Howard on Brad Davison's elbow to Mike Smith Michigan coach says he felt the infraction committed by the Wisconsin player was a non-basketball foul.
FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
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Sportlight for Jan. 30-Feb. 5JANUARY 28, 2021 • Associated Press
Dishes out 10 dimes Smith recorded zero points (0-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 10 assists, two rebounds and one steal over 37 minutes in Saturday's 75-57 loss to Minnesota.
Impact Smith failed to convert on any of his six field goal attempts in Saturday's loss, but he was still an offensive factor with a season-high 10 assists against the Gophers. He's now averaging 8.4 points, 5.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds over 30.4 minutes per game this season.
JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'Heart over height': Mike Smith holding his own on defense for Wolverines Through six Big Ten games, Smith has stood his ground and pulled his weight on the defensive end.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Leads team in assists Smith totaled seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 FT), six assists, two rebounds and one steal over 27 minutes in Wednesday's 82-57 win over Minnesota.
Impact Smith struggled with ball control, as he committed six turnovers against the Gophers, but he was still relatively productive offensively for Michigan. Smith has now tallied six assists in each of the last four contests, and he did so once again Wednesday despite seeing a slight decrease in playing time in the blowout win over Minnesota.
JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Smith on Michigan's 8-0 start: 'It's been great' Mike Smith on Michigan's 8-0 start: "It's been great. To start 8-0, I never thought it was possible. But it is. And I'm happy to be a part o...
JANUARY 3, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
In tricky road game, Mike Smith comes through for Wolverines Maintaining their status as the conference’s lone unbeaten team, the No. 16 Michigan Wolverines (8-0, 3-0 Big Ten) defeated the Maryland Ter...
JANUARY 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Point guard Mike Smith proving he's a great fit for Michigan basketball Mike Smith is giving Michigan basketball steady play at point guard.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Tallies 10 points Friday Smith recorded 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists and five rebounds over 33 minutes in Friday's 80-69 win over Nebraska.
Impact The Wolverines had a lengthy layoff since their last contest, but Smith was quite productive as the team returned to the floor. Through his first seven games with Michigan, the graduate transfer from Columbia is averaging 8.1 points and 5.0 assists over 28.7 minutes per contest.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
What Mike Smith sees in freshman G Zeb Jackson ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan freshman guard Zeb Jackson has just three points through three games thus far, and all have been free throws. Bu...
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Scores 16 in Michigan debut Smith logged 16 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight assists and one rebound over 32 minutes in Wednesday's 96-82 win over Bowling Green.
Impact Smith was immediately eligible to play during the 2020-21 season as a graduate transfer from Columbia, and he wasted no time in making his presence felt with the Wolverines. The 5-11 guard picked up three fouls, but he had a team-high eight assists as he helped propel Michigan's offense against the Falcons.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Sportlight for Nov. 7, 2020OCTOBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press
'Nothing like being wanted': Mike Smith adapting to fill needed role at Michigan Juwan Howard and the Wolverines are hoping the Ivy League grad transfer can help the void at point guard.
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Juwan Howard played pivotal role in bringing Mike Smith to U-M Michigan head coach Juwan Howard was the difference-maker in bringing Columbia transfer point guard Mike Smith to Ann Arbor.
OCTOBER 20, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
