Michigan State basketball: 5 reasons Josh Langford injury won't derail run

Michigan State Basketball: 5 reasons Spartans can contend without Josh Langford

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 06: Tom Izzo the head coach talks with Joshua Langford #1 of the Michigan State Spartans shoots the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks during the State Farm Champions Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 6, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 08: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans talks with his team during the second half at Breslin Center on January 08, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 77-59. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

3. Spartans have plenty of depth

Depth is not an issue for this team, and that’s been evident over the past eight games without Josh Langford. The Spartans still know how to score at a high rate and they’re playing their best defense of the season, holding five straight teams under 70 points before losing to Purdue last weekend.

When you look at the roster, you see depth at just about every position besides point guard as Cassius Winston has been playing 35-plus minutes per game. Sure, having a healthy Langford would be nice because it could give Winston a rest and move Matt McQuaid to the point, but having Aaron Henry step up could do just that.

The depth with Henry stepping up and Gabe Brown seeing healthy minutes could still give Winston short rests in between his long periods on the court and Foster Loyer could even see his minutes increase — which could only be a good thing for his future.

If you’re worried about the depth on this team after Langford’s injury, you shouldn’t be. The Spartans have plenty of it and have put up a 7-1 record without Langford thus far.

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