Ann Arbor — Opposing coaches have often praised Michigan senior guard Zavier Simpson during their postgame pressers this season.
But in the same breath, several made it known their game plan has centered around trying to make Simpson, who leads the nation in assists, less of a facilitator and more of a scorer.
Louisville’s Chris Mack said as much back in December. So did Illinois’ Brad Underwood, Saturday’s opponent, after the teams’ first meeting.
And earlier this week, Penn State’s Patrick Chambers became the latest coach to acknowledge the goal was to make Simpson as one-dimensional as possible.