NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 20: Mike Smith #21 of the Columbia Lions handles the ball on offense against the St. John's Red Storm at Carnesecca Arena on November 20, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
Michigan basketball will have three guys battling for the starting point guard spot this season. Eli Brooks, Mike Smith, and Zeb Jackson will all look to win that job and fill the void left by Xavier Simpson.
It’s always a bit uncomfortable heading into a new season when you’re trying to replace your floor general. It’s even more uncomfortable when that guy was one of the best point guards in Michigan basketball history.