Mike Smith Liked What He Saw From U-M's Unexpected Contributors Today

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With senior forward Isaiah Livers out indefinitely with injury, the Michigan Wolverines’ basketball team knew it would have to get some added contributions from players who don’t normally produce at a high level. Junior forward Brandon Johns — starting in place of Livers — tallied 11 points, while freshman guard Zeb Jackson registered six points on two three-pointers, and freshman forward Terrance Williams four points and three rebounds. “Coach [Juwan Howard] always preaches a next man up mentality, and to stay ready so you don’t have to get ready,” fifth-year senior point guard Mike Smith exclaimed after the win, pouring in a team-high 18 points of his own.

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