Xavier Simpson to Michigan: Wolverines Land 4-Star PG Prospect

In an unexpected turn of events, highly touted point guard recruit Xavier Simpson committed to the University of Michigan on Wednesday.  

Sam Webb of WTKA was among the first to report Simpson's shocking decision. He also provided a photo of the talented point guard and his family decked out in Wolverines garb:

According to 247Sports, Simpson is a 4-star prospect who rates as the No. 13 point guard and the No. 71 overall player in the class of 2016.

The 5'11" native of Lima, Ohio, didn't seem to have Big Blue on his radar as Michigan was not listed among his final four choices in an Instagram post Monday.

Big Ten rivals Illinois and Wisconsin were among the possibilities, but he went in an entirely different direction, which took many by surprise.

Evan Daniels of Scout.com commented on the wild roller-coaster ride that was Simpson's recruitment:

Although his decision has left several schools heartbroken, Michigan and its supporters are undoubtedly thrilled to land a prospect of his caliber.

Branden Hunter of Rivals.com offered a scouting report on Simpson and praised his defensive acumen in particular:

Since guard Caris LeVert is entering his final year of eligibility and both Derrick Walton and Zak Irwin are juniors, the Wolverines will soon have to replenish their backcourt.

Simpson figures to help immensely in that regard as he could be Michigan's best point guard since Trey Burke departed for the NBA.

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