Michigan State Basketball: 5 takeaways from Sweet 16 win over LSU

Michigan State Basketball: 5 takeaways from clutch Sweet 16 win over LSU

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Matt McQuaid #20 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket against Tremont Waters #3 of the LSU Tigers during the first half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 29: Aaron Henry #11 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a basket against the LSU Tigers during the first half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

3. Aaron Henry is turning into a sophomore before our eyes

People keep praising Aaron Henry for being a breakout freshman performer in the tourney but he’s actually turning into a sophomore before our eyes.

The regular season is when freshmen can be excused when making mistakes, but when it comes to the postseason, coaches expect these young guys to step up and play their best basketball. Henry is doing just that while being coached up and even praised by Tom Izzo.

In fact, he just put together the best game of his career, scoring 20 points with eight rebounds and six assists against LSU, making 9-of-14 shots from the floor. He was making baskets from everywhere and he looked like a star-in-the-making. His athleticism allowed him to drive to the lane and make some pull-up jumpers and he was also making his open threes.

Henry didn’t turn the ball over once and his assist total was a sign of his growth as a player and development into a sophomore.

We are seeing Henry develop before our very eyes.

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