Tim Hardaway Jr. says he feels fine after bump to the head, good to go vs. North Carolina State

Michigan junior guard Tim Hardaway Jr. says he's feeling fine after taking a knee to the head last week in New York City. AP photo

ANN ARBOR -- No. 3 Michigan will have its leading scorer in full health Tuesday when it plays its first game against a ranked opponent this season.

Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. said he feels fine after taking a knee to the head Friday against Kansas State, and hasn't been limited at all in practice since then.

"My head's fine, I'm doing OK," Hardaway said Monday. "I'm practicing today, so I'm good."

Hardaway -- who was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament last week in New York -- was forced to leave Michigan's title-game victory after taking a knee to the head late in the second half.

He spent several minutes on the floor, appearing to be in some pain, before being helped to the sidelines.

Hardaway then went through a concussion test with team athletic trainers after the game, and passed everything with flying colors.

He admitted that, at first, the entire situation was a bit scary -- but it's nothing to worry about now.

"You're definitely concerned," Hardaway said. "Any time you hit your head you don't know what's happened.

"But we have a great training staff. The trainers and strength coaches did a great job making sure I was OK."

Hardaway currently leads the Wolverines in scoring at 18.2 points per game.

Michigan hosts No. 18 North Carolina State on Tuesday (7:30 p.m., ESPN) as part of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.