Mike Smith was known as one of the Ivy League’s most dynamic scorers. He scored 1,653 career points in for seasons at Columbia, cementing himself as the school’s fourth all-time leader.
The same Mike Smith set a new Big Ten Tournament record with 15 assists on Friday afternoon. And he did it without committing a turnover, all while adding 18 points of his own.
The evolution of Smith is one of the primary reasons the Michigan Wolverines are a near-lock to earn a No. 1 seed on Selection Sunday. Smith has transformed his game throughout this season from that of a scorer to a creator.