Tim Hardaway Jr. named Big Ten player of the week

He played in only one game last week, but Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. was honored as the Big Ten player of the week.

In the Wolverines top-10 battle and win over Minnesota Thursday, he scored 21 points, had five rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks.

The honor was the second of the season for Hardaway, and the third of his career.

Michigan hosts Purdue Thursday.

Nebraska's Shavon Shields was named the league's freshman of the week.