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Newsstand: Former Michigan guard Zavier Simpson to play with Detroit Pistons in NBA Summer League

clayton-sayfieby:Clayton Sayfie•07/01/23•

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Former Michigan point guard Zavier Simpson played last season with the Lakeland Magic, but he’s now searching for his next team. He’ll play with the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Summer League July 7-17 in Las Vegas, according to the organization. His former head coach, John Beilein, was on the Pistons’ staff until recently. Simpson will play with his former teammate, forward Isaiah Livers, who’s entering his third season in the NBA.

Michigan basketball head coach Juwan Howard discussed guard Kobe Bufkin’s “turning point” in his career en route to becoming a top-15 NBA Draft choice.

Former Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson, the 1997 Heisman Trophy winner, with a rose in his mouth after the Wolverines beat Ohio State that season remains one of the most iconic photos in college football history.

Former Michigan guard Jett Howard, the No. 11 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to the Orlando Magic, discussed departing U-M in a recent interview with Brian Boesch on Defend The Block.

“My last exit meeting, I cried,” Howard said. “I was boo-hooing, just because I wanted to win here. I got a chance to play with my brothers.

“It’s hard to turn down an opportunity for your dream. If it was wasn’t for that, I would definitely come back. It’s bittersweet, because I wanted to work out with them today — if I could. It’s bittersweet, just because of that and you feel like you have unfinished business here as a player. 

“But for the most part, it’s good to see. I’m cool with a lot of the new people, like [forward] Olivier [Nkamhoua] and [guard] Nimari [Burnett] — pretty much all the freshmen. I think just seeing them all click together, it’s a good feeling.”

Former Michigan guard Caris LeVert has signed a new two-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Quote Of The Day

“He’s one of a kind. He’s just real. There is nothing fake about him. It’s always genuine with him. Half of the time, it’s football. The other half is just life. We talk about fishing and going to the beach. It was pretty cool to actually see his son on campus. Clink is a dad and a coach, and we got to see it all at once. He doesn’t hide it. He brings the kids around there, and that’s pretty dope.”

Chris Ewald Sr., father of Top 100 2025 Michigan cornerback commit Chris Ewald Jr., on co-defensive coordinator Steve Clinkscale

Headlines Of The Day

• Zach Libby, The Wolverine: What’s next for Michigan in-state recruiting? A look at key 2025 targets

• EJ Holland, The Wolverine: Wolverine TV: Breaking down Michigan’s five highest ranked remaining targets

• EJ Holland, The Wolverine: Reflecting on five Michigan head-to-head recruiting wins over Michigan State

• Anthony Broome, The Wolverine: 64 days until Michigan football: Responding to criticism about the non-conference slate

• Chris Balas and Clayton Sayfie, The Wolverine: INSIDE THE FORT, June 30 — Michigan football, NIL intel, more

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