Michigan State Basketball: 5 bold predictions for March 2018

ROSEMONT, IL - FEBRUARY 17: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after making a three-point basket against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half on February 17, 2018 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. Michigan State defeated Northwestern 65-60. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) /

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ROSEMONT, IL – FEBRUARY 17: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after making a three-point basket against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half on February 17, 2018 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. Michigan State defeated Northwestern 65-60. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) /

4. Cassius Winston becomes household name outside of East Lansing

If you’ve watched Michigan State’s last five games, you’d probably realize one player has done exceedingly well compared to the rest. Sure, guys like Nick Ward, Jaren Jackson Jr. and flashes of Miles Bridges have done well, but no one has been quite as consistent as Cassius Winston.

The sophomore point guard is averaging over 14 points and six assists per game, even approaching six rebounds per contest, over the last five games while shooting 74 percent — yes, you read that right — from 3-point range. Winston is an unbelievable 17-of-23 from downtown in this hot stretch.

Every national title contender needs a premier point guard to lead the way, and Michigan State has just that and he will remain red-hot for the Spartans, averaging about 15 points, 7.2 assists and 5.4 rebounds in the month of March to help lead the Spartans deep in both the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments.

Winston is going to carve out a name for himself on a national level this March and he could soon become a household name.

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