Michigan State Basketball: 5 takeaways for comfortable win over Nebraska

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - MARCH 05: Head coach Tim Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts on the bench while playing the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Breslin Center on March 05, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 91-76. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – FEBRUARY 20: AAron Henry #11 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket while defended by Montez Mathis #23 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knight in the first half at Breslin Center on February 20, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

4. Aaron Henry can be a threat on offense, after all

The frustration of watching Aaron Henry not realize his potential on the offensive end of the court had been real all season but it was washed away on Tuesday, if not for just a moment.

The freshman wing from Indiana had a career game, posting 15 points to go along with five rebounds, three assists and a block. He only turned the ball over one time and it occurred on an offensive foul in the first couple minutes of the game. His fouls seem to keep him from earning 20-plus minutes of play regularly, but he had one of his best games as a Spartan.

This came just days after Tom Izzo spoke about him following the Indiana loss, stating that Henry could be a heck of a player if he goes from liking the game to loving it and then living it.

Henry needed a performance like this and it proved that he can be a threat on the offensive end of the court, after all. He shot 5-of-8 from the field and was 1-for-2 from distance. He made a nice mid-range jumper and added a dunk and a nice floater close to the hoop.

If this kid can put it together on offense, he is going to be a star in the Big Ten.

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