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Evan Smotrycz, Colton Christian and Carlton Brundidge Decide to Leave Program

Found March 21, 2012 on UM Hoops: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Evan Smotrycz,  Colton Christian,  Carlton Brundidge
TEAMS: Michigan Wolverines
Official release: ANN ARBOR, Mich. — University of Michigan men’s basketball head coach John Beilein announced today (Wednesday, March 21) that sophomore forward Evan Smotrycz (Reading, Mass./New Hampton Prep [N.H.]),sophomore forward Colton Christian (Bellevue, Wash./Hargrave Military Academy) and freshman guard Carlton Brundidge (Southfield, Mich./Southfield HS) each decided to leave the Wolverine basketball program and transfer to another school. “We never like to see players leave the program, however, Evan, Colton and Carlton have made the decision to transfer and continue their careers elsewhere,” said Beilein. “All three are fine young men with bright futures. We wish them and their families nothing but success going forward.” Smotrycz played in all 69 games over his two seasons in Ann Arbor, averaging 7.0 points, 3.6 rebounds while playing in 19.4 minutes per game. Christian came off the bench in 45 games, averaging 3.8 minutes, and posted a career-best two points on five di...
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