Michigan State basketball turns to its depth in an effort to replace lost stars
New York TimesEditor’s note: This offseason The Athletic is again exploring the college basketball landscape with in-depth examinations of 75 key programs. The bad news is I think we’re really deep.” Winston and Tillman combined for 32.3 points, 12.8 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game last year. It can’t be a coincidence that his two best games as a freshman were also Michigan State’s two best wins of the season: at Seton Hall and at Maryland. He just goes.” Suggested that one might not be surprised is Sissoko is the starter by year’s end, Izzo responds, “I wouldn’t be either.” Hauser’s play in the Big East as a freshman suggests he can be a difference-maker for Michigan State. Well, Michigan State is relying on a point guard who isn’t a true point guard and a 23-year-old shooting guard who hasn’t played a game in 21 months.
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