Elite Scoring Guard with Ivy-League Pedigree Now Playing Overseas
Mike Smith (born 1997), a 5-11 scoring guard who played for Michigan after Columbia, is no longer on the Wolverines roster—he entered the 2021 NBA Draft and now plays professionally for Bursaspor Basketbol in Turkey’s BSL. His differentiators include prolific inside/out shooting, strong court awareness, and efficiency; he was the 2019–20 Ivy League scoring champion and led the Big Ten (2020–21) in assists per game. While his size (5-11) limits rim protection, his intensity, leadership, and playmaking make him a high-value fit for teams needing a floor-general who can score in bursts. If you’re building a roster for 2026, he’s not available for college—but as a pro, he offers veteran savvy and clutch scoring.
