Michigan proved on Wednesday it could survive long stretches without senior center Jon Teske.
On Thursday, the Wolverines showed they can prevail when senior guard Zavier Simpson is in foul trouble, too.
In a Battle 4 Atlantis semifinal matchup showcased two of the nation’s premiere point guards, it was Michigan’s backcourt of junior guard Eli Brooks and sophomore guard David DeJulius who rose to the occasion in a 73-64 win over No. 6 North Carolina at Imperial Arena in the Bahamas.
Brooks finished with 24 points and hit a game-sealing 3-pointer in the final minute, while DeJulius added 11 points off the bench for Michigan.