Transfers Chaundee Brown, Mike Smith flourish in Michigan's winning environment

Last offseason, transfers Chaundee Brown and Mike Smith had their share of suitors and possible landing spots. Their paths led them to Ann Arbor for one reason — to win.

Just two months into the schedule at Michigan, they’ve come across more success than they have at any time during their previous stops at Wake Forest and Columbia.

“I think they both were looking forward to the challenge and being a part of something special. We feel like we’re working to do something special,” assistant coach Howard Eisley said this month.

“I think both of the guys were very excited to come in and have an opportunity to contribute to something that they haven’t experienced before.”

Brown, a senior guard,…