Wolverines Report: Notes, Quotes

--Freshman G Tim Hardaway Jr. had the first double-double of his career in the win over Northwestern, scoring 17 points and picking up a career-high 10 rebounds. Hardaway scored in double-figures in 10 of the last 11 games for the Wolverines.

--In its 75-66 win over Northwestern, Michigan had the upper hand in the rebounding battle, 38-25. That marked Michigan's biggest rebounding advantage in Big Ten play.

--Sophomore PG Darius Morris had 11 points and seven assists in the recent win over Northwestern. Morris also had seven rebounds in Michigan's victory.

--Michigan had just six 3-pointers in its recent loss at Ohio State on Feb. 3, which is below its average of 8.45 per game, second best in the Big Ten through Feb. 6.

--When the Wolverines dropped a 62-53 decision at top-ranked Ohio State, it marked the 22nd loss in the 23 times in program history that Michigan has faced No. 1.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"We've played so many of those good teams so far that I don't know if it matters if you're playing number 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. It depends on the kids. I know I don't look at it any differently." -- Michigan coach John Beilein, after facing so many ranked teams in Big Ten play, plus Kansas.

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