Back to the Michigan Wolverines Newsfeed

Michigan basketball reinstates Zavier Simpson, says he will play vs. Rutgers

Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard speaks to the media in Ann Arbor on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, one day after the death of Kobe Bryant. Detroit Free Press

Michigan basketball announced Friday it has reinstated senior point guard Zavier Simpson from his suspension.

The senior point guard will play against Rutgers in Saturday afternoon's contest at Madison Square Garden.

"After speaking with Warde (Manuel) before today's practice and after my media availability, we agreed to lift Zavier's suspension," said coach Juwan Howard in a released statement. "I am looking forward to moving on from this.