ANN ARBOR (NCAA) - When Tim Hardaway Jr showed up to play at the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship in Lithuania, he was able to experience something his father had.

His dad, five-time NBA All-Star point guard Tim Hardaway, had played for the Americans at the Sydney Olympics 11 years before.

After competing in the Baltics, Hardaway Jr was able to say he, too, had worn the USA shirt.

Hardaway made that under-19 team because his future in the game was bright.

If Tim Hardaway was known for a cross-over dribble that allowed him to blow past defenders, Hardaway Jr is best known for being a catch-and-shoot guard.

He put his skills to use on Tuesday night in a big way to lead the University of Michigan past Ohio State in overtime, 76-74.

The college junior drilled five three-pointers in a row in the second half for the Wolverines and then in overtime, he came up with a key block at the death to preserve the two-point win in the Big Ten clash.

"It's probably just the reps I got before the game,” he said.

“I really felt good and my teammates did a good job of finding me.

"I knocked down two threes in a row and Coach (John) Beilein just did a great job of drawing up plays to get me open.

“It was up to me to make hard cuts and fake my guy out; it was tough but it worked."

Hardaway, who is playing an average of more than 34 minutes per game, led all scorers with 23 points as Michigan improved to 21-2.

He is averaging 16 points and shooting a scintillating 43.1% (47 of 109) from behind the arc.

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