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Posted on Mon, Feb 21, 2011 : 9:56 a.m.

Michigan guard Tim Hardaway Jr. wins Big Ten basketball Freshman of the Week

By Michael Rothstein

After scoring a career-high 30 points against Iowa on Saturday, Michigan freshman guard Tim Hardaway Jr. picked up his second straight Big Ten Freshman of the Week award on Monday.

The Miami native averaged 20 points over the past week in a loss to Illinois and then an overtime win against Iowa.

Hardaway shot 56.5 percent from the field, 55.6 percent from the 3-point line and 90 percent from the free throw line.

Hardaway's 30-point game was the highest by a freshman in a Big Ten game this year and the first time a Michigan freshman scored 30 points in a game since Daniel Horton scored 31 against Purdue in 2003.

In the past five games, Hardaway Jr. has averaged 19.2 points and four rebounds.

Michael Rothstein covers University of Michigan basketball for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at (734) 623-2558, by e-mail at michaelrothstein@annarbor.com or follow along on Twitter @mikerothstein

Comments

81wolverine

Mon, Feb 21, 2011 : 10:35 p.m.

Congrats again to Tim Hardaway. He's the best looking freshman player I've seen come in here in a long time. He looks better than either Sims or Manny Harris as freshmen. I think growing up with a big-time player Dad probably helped. The constant exposure to basketball at a high level must have rubbed off on him. Can't wait to see how much better he is next year. He has to be considered next year as a potential All Big 10 pre-season.

azwolverine

Mon, Feb 21, 2011 : 5:56 p.m.

With the outstanding Fr. on this team, the many underclassmen, and the fact that our facilities stink and have to hurt recruiting, I think Beilein is doing a good job. Heck, we're still in the running for the Dance, and he took us there two seasons ago. He's also a good character guy and, therefore, a quality representative of the University. With the addition of new facilities, it will be easier for Beilein to get better recruits and make Michigan that much better in the future. Is he as good as Izzo or the other top coaches? Probably not, but he's currently doing a fine job for UM and is laying a foundation for a very competitive program moving forward.