Michigan's Juwan Howard praises Isaiah Livers' performance vs. Michigan State in 77-68 win, Feb. 8, 2020. Detroit Free Press
Zavier Simpson's shot traveled through the basket with ease Saturday, in almost perfect contrast to the roller-coaster week he had just experienced. As if he needed a reminder, he delivered a stellar performance at Crisler Center as chants of his now-infamous alias, "Jeff," were heard from visiting sections in the arena.
Simpson, a senior point guard and co-captain, scored a team-high 16 points and added eight assists in Michigan basketball's 77-68 win over No. 14 Michigan State, just two days after details of his one-game suspension became public:
He broke curfew, then lied to police after wrecking a car owned by Chrislan Manuel, the wife of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel.