Michigan's Mitch McGary, center, hustles for a loose ball during Michigan's 71-56 win over South Dakota State at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Thursday, March 21.
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What was the most encouraging sign in the win?
Mitch McGary's energy? Tim Hardaway Jr. going off? Trey Burke -- despite his struggles -- at least popping up healthy after taking a hard fall?
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