But in the NCAA tournament Michigan returned to form, thanks in large part to 6-foot-10 forward Mitch McGary, who during the season averaged about seven points per game but who entered Sunday's game averaging almost 20 points per game during the tournament.

WSJ: Michigan Advances to Final Four

Stoudemire and Anthony are outscored by opponents when on the floor together and Anthony's points per game average drops by eight points a game when Stoudemire is playing in the game.

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"You feel helpless, " Harrison, the Big East's second-leading scorer at 19.8 points per game, said of sitting on the bench for the game's last 8:45.

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